Hola mi gente, So, as you already know my fiance and I are tying the knot! We are extremely stoked! As you may know, the winter season can be a stressful time for many. Weddings on their own can bring a lot of stress, so planning a wedding during the holiday season we’ve noticed can … Continue reading Roge Boda 💒- We’re Tying The Knot! 👰🏻💍🤵🏻
Hola mi gente!! So….. I have some super exciting news to share with y’all. I’m getting Married!! I’m marrying my best friend! I couldn’t be more happy y excited!! Quick back story to how we met, we met online and FaceTimed for about 5yrs. Year five, I moved from VA to Chicago. The day I … Continue reading Roge Boda- We’re Engaged!!
To most people, this stainless steel figure is a work of art – but to tourists, it’s the best opportunity for a selfie. The Cloud Gate sculpture also known as ‘the Bean,’ is one of the top things to see in Chicago. The bean is a large public sculpture that was unveiled at the opening … Continue reading The History of The Bean Chicago
Tropical Storm Dorian strengthened to a hurricane Wednesday afternoon as it threatened the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, with forecasters predicting it could become a Category 3 hurricane by the time it hits Florida over the weekend. US President Donald Trump has been criticizing Puerto Rico. On Tuesday, Mr Trump tweeted: “Wow! Yet another big storm … Continue reading Puerto Rico braces for Hurricane Dorian 2019
Seguimos conectando con los Boricuas en EU y ésta vez con una jóven universitaria que se fue trás el paso de María. Además, ¿Ya entiendes lo que es COFINA? Glerysbet preguntó en la calle y hasta consultó con Anibal Acevedo Vilá. Continue reading ¿Entiendes qué es COFINA? Glerysbet habla con Acevedo Vilá y conectamos con Boricuas en EU.
While Puerto Ricans are unapologetic in their pride, some tend to downplay their African ancestry. The truth is, Puerto Rico as we know it wouldn’t exist without the cultural influences of African tribes. The racialization of Puerto Rico as a Latin American/Caribbean archipelago and of Puerto Ricans as non-white should not deny the specificity of … Continue reading Historia de Afro Puertorriqueños
Promoting our Borikua sister’s business✊🏾🇵🇷 #BorikuaGroupEconomics la teenaTees.com she on Instagram as well let her know I sent you, she is great at supporting other Borikuas. – El Vis Katari Continue reading Show with Crystal “Teeny” Garcia – El Vis Katari
Buen Dia Mi Gente!! “Pa’lante, Siempre Pa’lante” which means “Forward, Always Forward!” – Bobbito Ross Bienvenido, today I will be talking about what has inspired me as an artist and where I will interview other artists, art students, and people involved in the art & entertainment world and who are community activist in the coming … Continue reading Bobbito Ross Pa’lante, Siempre Pa’lante!!
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MARCH IN WASHINGTON, DC WILL OCCUR ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 (DAY BEFORE THE WOMEN’S’ MARCH ON WASHINGTON) 8AM GATHERING LOCATION: BUILDING OF INTERIOR AFFAIRS 1849 C STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 9 AM PRAYER 10AM MARCH ROUTE: EAST ON C STREET NW , SOUTH ON 18TH ST NW CROSSING OVER ON CONSTITUTION AVE … Continue reading “We Are Still Here!” Indigenous Peoples March Is Heading to D.C. this Friday
Bienvenidos Mí Genté!! Today I want to share my Carrot 🥕 Cake 🧁 recipe with y’all. Haven’t post anything about baking in awhile so I figured since I was in a baking mood I’d share this with you. Baking gives me a kind of relaxing feeling, I just turn my music 🎶 up and start … Continue reading Leti’s Carrot 🥕 Cake Recipe
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Prep15min Total35min Ingredients8 Servings 8 8 Ingredients 12 ozs of bacon cut into fine pieces Save $ Frying oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 green plantains 4 mashed garlic cloves 1/4 cup green pepper 1/4 cup red pepper Salt and pepper to taste In a pan, stirfry the bacon in oil until crunchy, stirring it … Continue reading Puerto Rican Mofongo Turkey Stuffing
15 min Total 30 min Ingredients 12 Servings 4 12 Ingredients 3 1/2 cups whole milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 2 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 cup Arborio rice 7.5 ozs pumpkin puree 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Orange zest for garnish Pepitas for … Continue reading Pumpkin Arroz con Leche
Prep 15 min Total 1 hr 15 min Ingredients 17 Servings 8 17 Ingredients For the coquito: 12 oz coconut milk 8.5 oz coconut cream 12 oz evaporated milk 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 cinnamon sticks 1 cup white rum (optional) For the cheesecake: 1 1/2 cups Graham crackers, ground 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened … Continue reading Puerto Rican Coquito Cheesecake
Prep 30 min Total 1 hr 15 min Ingredients 12 Servings 6 12 Ingredients 6 ripe maduro 1/3 cup vegetable oil + 2 teaspoons 2 lbs ground meat 1 teaspoon dry oregano 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder (or to taste) Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons sofrito 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 seasoning package 1/3 cup … Continue reading Puerto Rican Pastelon Lasagna
INGREDIENTES 5 oz. de queso blanco ECONO 5 oz. de pasta de guayaba ECONO 1 pqte. de hojaldre para empanadas ½ taza de nueces tostadas PROCEDIMIENTO ¡Convierte tu cocina en una fábrica de sabor para tu familia! Aprende a preparar unos ricos Pastelillos de Guayaba y ¡disfruta el proceso! Calienta el horno a 400 �? … Continue reading Pastelillos de Guayaba
The story is that a long time ago on a small and enchanted little island, Guava met Cream Cheese. Guava noticed Cream Cheese first and was very taken with how smooth and understated he was, although Guava had heard that Cream Cheese could be a little sour on occasion. Suddenly Cream Cheese looked up and … Continue reading Tarta de yogur, parecida al cheese cake 🍰🇵🇷
Como hacer bacalaitos Puertorriqueños https://youtu.be/db9C8JjSZTQ Ingredientes 1 libra de bacalao 1/4 pimientos rojos 1/4 cebolla cortada en pedacitos 1 mano de cilantro fresco 3 dientes de ajo fresco machacado 1 sobre de sazon con culantro y achiote 1 cucharadita de pimienta negra 3 tazas de harina de trigo sal al gusto o sazonador de sal … Continue reading Bacalaitos Puertorriqueños 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
What’s #GivingTuesday? Unlike the two big shopping days, #GivingTuesday is a day for charity. Rather than thinking about saving money on the best gifts possible, we think about giving money to the best cause possible. Rather than feeling the stress and chaos of the holidays, we feel the peace and joy that comes from contributing to a good … Continue reading Giving Tuesday 2017
Hola y Bienvenido! Welcome back friends and family as I attempt to update you on Puerto Rico’s long road to recovery. I want people to understand just what really is happening for our friends and family on the isla de Puerto Rico. I feel like you need to know the severity of the aftermath Irma … Continue reading Puerto Rico The Long Road To Recovery 🇵🇷♥️🇵🇷
Hola y Bienvenidos! I’d like to welcome you back today to update you on what is currently happening on my isla. Puerto Rico is truly made of strong people. We are survivors! SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Saddled with economic problems and its own damage from Hurricane Irma, Puerto Rico is taking thousands of refugees … Continue reading Puerto Rico Strong Update On What My Isla Is Doing Now 🇵🇷♥️🇵🇷
Hola y Bienvenido! In the past few days following the horrific hurricane Irma not much light has been shed on my beloved isla of Puerto Rico. Today, I’d like to give everyone an update on what is happening post Irma. As Hurricane Irma loomed larger and larger in the first days of September, there was … Continue reading 🇵🇷Update On Puerto Rico After Hurricane Irma 2017🇵🇷
Bienvenido! Today, I’d like to share with you my dedicated readers and friends the current situation of my beloved homeland my isla. Hurricane Irma’s wrath in the Caribbean left at least seven people dead and thousands of others without homes on Thursday and the vicious storm isn’t done yet with its sights now set on … Continue reading 🇵🇷Puerto Rico y Hurricane Irma 2017🇵🇷
Coquis reproduce year-round in Puerto Rico, but breeding activity is concentrated in the wet season. This species utilizes internal fertilization and like other eleutherodactylids, the fertilized eggs undergo direct development, rather than passing through a free-living larval (tadpole) stage, which means the parents don’t have to lay their eggs on water, as it happens with … Continue reading Coqui
Calendar of Events This calendar contains a sampling of events scheduled across the island. All are open to the public. Most require no reservations. Many are free. You can plan on attending at least one of these events during your visit to Puerto Rico so that you can get a sampling of the culture. You … Continue reading Junio Eventos 2017
Bienvenido! Welcome back on our tour through Puerto Rico! Today, I’d love to show you Rio Grande Puerto Rico. I’m going to try not to bore you to much with the whole history trip but I must say the history of Rio Grande is pretty awesome! Well, it’s an awesome place to visit! Rio Grande … Continue reading Visita Rio Grande, PR
Bienvenido a Carolina Carolina is pronounced (kah-ro-LEE-nah) I’d love to take you on a quick trip to Carolina also known as “La Tierra de Gigantes” (land of giants), in honor of one of its inhabitants: Don Felipe Birriel, who was the tallest man in Puerto Rican history, with an unconfirmed height of 2.413 meters or … Continue reading Carolina PR
Bienvenido! I’d like to invite you to take another trip with me down history lane if you will. Last year as most of you are aware I visited home in August. Sometimes, you don’t really realize the importance of something until you go there and experience it for yourself so you can share it with … Continue reading El Morro: Explore a 400 Year Old Fort
Go Back in Time 225 Years at Fort San Cristobal Bienvenido! I’d like to share a lil bit of our rich Puerto Rican heritage with you. As, most of you know Puerto Rico is known for our beautiful people, gorgeous beaches, and oh so tasty food. But, do you know the real history behind our … Continue reading Castillo de San Cristobal
(Play Me And Happy Reading…..It Just Goes Together) Hola y bienvenido BBS Family! It’s finally almost here December 24th 2016 is: 0 years 0 months 1 day 11 hours 44 minutes 14 seconds And counting….. (The kiddos in our family look foward to this very moment) I wanted to wish all my readers a Very … Continue reading Feliz Nochebuena From Me To You
“Ahhh… Christmas!” *Slouches into the arm chair with a cup of tea and a tin of Roses* – this is what we dream about when it comes to Christmas, but in reality we tend to spend 99% of our time doing the opposite. Running around doing the shopping, stressing over our budgets and most of the … Continue reading How To Survive Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the casa not a creature was stirring, not even a Coquí. The children were tucked in their beds fast asleep in hopes Papa Noel soon would be there. Christmas in Puerto Rico starts early on, for some it starts right after Thanksgiving, which is the Advent or … Continue reading A Very Merry Borikén Christmas
The holidays are here, with wall-to-wall shoppers at the supermarket. Who wants to have to join them? Please, don’t everyone raise their hand at once. Right, that’s what I thought you’re probably sitting there reading this and rolling your eyes at the thought of all the Christmas hustle n’ bustle! Makes two of us. Don’t … Continue reading ☃️Christmas🎅🏼 Stress 🎄Free
Even though Thanksgiving was not always a traditional holiday on the island, many Puerto Rican families calling the States home began celebrating it by adding a touch of Sabor Latino. Puerto Ricans weren’t really part of the original festivities, but they have embraced it eagerly. They’ve also put their twist on this classic American tradition. … Continue reading Thanksgiving Puerto Rican Style🦃🇵🇷
Thanksgiving is upon us, and if popular culture is to be believed, many parents and their adult children look forward to the holiday with a mix of pleasure and worry about how everyone will get along.For those still wavering about whether to head home for Thanksgiving (is my family the only group of procrastinators?) or … Continue reading Thanksgiving….The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Love the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas? If so, this Jack Skellington wreath is for you. Greetings Friends! As, you may or may not know I LOVE Halloween! It is my most favorite holiday. I could walk through the Halloween section in any store for an hour or more. I don’t know about you, but … Continue reading Halloween DIY Wreaths
Prep time 15 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 35 mins These one-bowl pumpkin apple muffins include plenty of pumpkin puree and sautéed cinnamon apples. Plus, they’re vegan, ridiculously moist and positively scrumptious. Recipe type: Muffin Serves: 12 muffins Ingredients 1 cup unbleached flour + 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/3 cup old fashioned … Continue reading Vegan Pumpkin Apple Muffins
Prep time 10 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 15 mins Tender, spiced vegan pumpkin pancakes that require just 1 bowl and 20 minutes to prepare. Healthy, simple and perfect for chilly fall mornings. Recipe type: Breakfast Cuisine: Vegan Serves: 2 Ingredients 3/4-1 cup* unsweetened vanilla almond milk + 1 Tbsp lemon juice or … Continue reading Vegan Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
Yield Makes 25 pasteles Ingredients For the Seasoning Base (_Recado_) 6 large tomatoes (about 3 pounds), coarsely chopped 1 medium green bell pepper (about 6 ounces), cored, seeded, deveined, and coarsely chopped 1 medium yellow onion (about 8 ounces), coarsely chopped 8 garlic cloves, peeled 20 Caribbean sweet peppers (ajíes dulces), seeded and cut in … Continue reading Pasteles Puertorriqueños
The Gran Meliá Golf Resort in Puerto Rico was our stop on a week-long vacation for our family of two. This is our experience staying seven days at the Gran Meliá Golf Resort. I received no compensation for this review. The Drive: The Gran Meliá Resort is in Rio Grande, about 30 minutes by … Continue reading The Gran Meliá Golf Resort, Puerto Rico | Travel Review
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