Vuelve a la Vida – A “Reviving” Seafood Cocktail for Any Season

Vuelve a la Vida – A “Reviving” Seafood Cocktail for Any Season

"Vuelve a la vida" , translated from Spanish as "back to life", or "reviving", is a seafood cocktail, so flavourful and loaded with nutrients, that promises to energize any tired (or hung over) eater with a happy disposition.  Its place of origin is somewhat litigious, since it may be found not only at restaurants in the Mexican states of Campeche and Veracruz, where the cocktail is presented in thick, large goblets,  but also as far South as the streets of Venezuela, sold in jars for portability.  However, The recipe I am sharing in this post, comes indisputably from Veracruz, where locals add a secret ingredient to their sauce (hint: it's orange and bubbly) ... click on title for more

Black History Month – Bean’s Old World Sisters

Black History Month – Bean’s Old World Sisters

Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), were cultivated in the Americas with corn and squash, forming the strong agricultural and nutritional "three sisters"; with the influence of West African culture, the common bean adopted its culinary sisters from the Old World: white rice and fried plantain ... click on title for more