I received an email from Oh, The Joys asking me just what the heck my screen name means.NtycnBoricua She found my explanation interesting and suggested I post it on here. So, as the ever dutiful person that I tend to be, here goes nothing. First, let’s break it down – Ntycn & Boricua Ntycn stands […]
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican Coquito & other fine Navidad traditions
Before I sign off for the holidays, I couldn’t leave without sharing the recipe for coquito (let’s call it a Puerto Rican version of eggnog – but better! lol). ************************************************************************************ Coquito – from http://www.elboricua.com/coquito.html 30 ounces coconut milk 14 ounces condensed milk 1 cup Bacardi rum ½ cup water pinch of salt ½ tsp. cinnamon […]
It’s True!
I was bored and decided to browse Blogthings. I took the Who’s Your Inner European quiz and guess what????!!! I am indeed of Spanish heritage! Now if you don’t know, I am Puerto Rican, which of course means I have Spanish blood, but if you don’t believe me, see for yourself! lol 😀 Your Inner […]
Recipe – Puerto Rican Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas)
Arroz Con Gandules *From http://www.hechoenpuertorico.org/comida/gandules.html 2 cups long or short grain rice (rinsed) 3 1/2 cups of boiling water 1 1/2 cups of chorizo (sliced bite size)* 2 Tablespoons of sofrito 16 ounce can of gandules (pigeon peas) 2 tablespoons of alcaparrado without liquid one packet of Sazon with achiote 4 ounces of tomato sauce […]
Oldest Man Turns 115 in Puerto Rico
Oldest Man Turns 115 in Puerto Rico Aug 22nd – 6:44am By FRANK GAUD Associated Press Writer ISABELA, Puerto Rico (AP) – The world’s oldest man celebrated his 115th birthday Monday, offering advice on healthy living at a party where he was serenaded by a well-known Puerto Rican singer. Emiliano Mercado del Toro, who was […]
