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Potatoes are Healthy AND Cheap! #tastemaker challenge part 2

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This month’s Potato Tastemaker 2K10 challenge was Nutrition on a Budget. I had to create a nutritious dish for 4 with only $10 – using potatoes of course! First, a few facts about potatoes: one medium-size potato has just 110 calories and is absolutely fat free one potato provides 45% of your daily value of [...]

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Win $25 Gift Card and Celebrate the Holidays!

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Across many Spanish-speaking cultures and particularly in Puerto Rico,  you may hear the phrase “viernes social” come Friday morning. Though the literal translation of “social Friday” almost defines it, it really describes a feeling of partying, socializing, and celebrating life. Think of it being similar to the “TGIF” sentiment. From now on, each Friday on [...]

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Rellenos de Papa…with a twist! #tastemaker challenge

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You saw me open the box. Then, it was on to cooking. This month’s Potato Tastemaker 2K10 challenge was honoring National Seafood Month. My task was to create a dish using potatoes and salmon. Watch and see what I created: I’ll probably post a full recipe in the future. For now, make sure you click [...]

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Planning Your Dinner Menu

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As a working mother, I need shortcuts wherever I can get them. Dinner is often a challenge for us busy moms, and this holds true for me as well. I work 8 hours a day outside the home, which leaves a small window in the evening for me to pick up baby girl, spend some [...]

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Puerto Rican Coquito & other fine Navidad traditions

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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 [...]

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