Taste Chronicles

I have a weakness and I can't deny it - meat wrapped in any kind of pastry. Boil it, steam it or fry it, I will eat it and I wil...

I am not in Florida anymore. I can't just drive down to El Jalesco #5 (I love saying the name) and order my favorite mexican meals...

Don't be fooled by its humble name, beans are some of the most satisfying meals to put together for a weeknight. They are easy, heal...

Pico de gallo, or very simply "pico", is a fresh mild salsa that is a must have on taco nights. No chiles were harmed in the mak...

The weather has been playing ping pong lately. Warm days followed by chilly nights. I am still getting used to the weather in New Zealand....

I love game nights! They are a fantastic way to get a group of people to relax, unwind and have an absolute ball of a time. My voice is st...

Avocados are becoming plentiful again here in New Zealand and you know what that means? Guacermoles! That's right, I like guacamole s...

Lechon Asado is a timeless Cuban roasted pork dish. Traditionally, a whole pig is slow roasted over hot coals. This, unfortunately, is not...

As you start to read recipes on this blog, you will notice that certain words pop up fairly often. "Easy" is one of those words....

This recipe is extremely easy (I don't make desserts and even I made it successfully) and it makes rich and creamy flan. It has been ad...

Chicken Ropa Vieja Ever since I have moved to New Zealand, I have been craving good Cuban and Mexican food that I completely took f...