Cuban Boniatillo: A Sweet Potato Dream The first time I tasted Boniatillo, I was visiting my abuela in Miami. The air hung thick and heavy with the scent of salt and jasmine, and the rhythmic click of dominoes filled the evening. After a feast of lechon asado, its crispy skin crackling in my mouth, my … Read more
Tamarind Rum Glazed Shrimp Martini: A Culinary Fusion The memory still makes me smile. It was a balmy evening in Miami, years ago, at a small, unassuming restaurant tucked away in Little Havana. The scent of citrus and spices hung heavy in the air. I was there reviewing the menu when the chef, a charismatic … Read more
Caribbean Comfort: Creamy Boniato Mash The first time I tasted boniato was at a tiny beachside restaurant in Puerto Rico. The air was thick with the scent of salt and grilling seafood, and the rhythmic beat of salsa music pulsed in the background. I ordered a plate of mofongo, and alongside it came a generous … Read more
Creamed White Sweet Potatoes: A Taste of the Caribbean Sun The first time I tasted creamed white sweet potatoes, I was visiting my grandmother in Barbados. She had a small garden overflowing with all sorts of vibrant produce, but it was the subtle sweetness of the boniato, as she called them, that truly captivated me. … Read more