With the birth of my daughter Sophia on 8/25/15, on her mother’s bday of all days, 2015 was an unforgettable year. In celebration of 2015, we enjoyed a delicious plate of our favorite finger foods. Happy 2016 everyone, may your wishes come true.
Archives for December 2015
Plátanos Maduros, Fried Sweet Plantains
If you visit Puerto Rico and and most Latin American countries, you’re likely to try this popular side dish. Platanos Maduros is the perfect salty, sweet, caramelized complement to savory Latin rice and meat dishes. My mom made some mean fried sweet plantains on xmass day. Enjoy. Print Plátanos Maduros, Fried Sweet Plantains Author: Three Guys…
Flan Caramel Custard
My mom made flan for Christmas dessert and this was my takeaway. A good Flan involves simple ingredients yet precise cooking technique. The best flan isn’t too thick with a a heavy burnt caramel aftertaste. Rather you want your caramel custard to be light in texture, with a sweet caramel bite, with a refreshing aftertaste….
La Campagnia: Expensive, Crowded, and Underwhelming
My wife and I got back from a disappointing and expensive meal at La Campagnia in Waltham, MA. The restaurant is beautiful. It is cozy, dimly litted, and adorned with many Italian art and sculptures. The cocktails and wine were solid. The pizza Margarita was average. The flavors were overpowered by salt and the crust…