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Hi everyone, and welcome to this experiment!

After many years living and working in the Silicon Valley my family and I relocated to Long Island, NY in 2009. Yes, it is a big change. A change that can either literally freeze your heart or transform your soul. During this process of change I have shelter myself into sharing more quality time with my family, reading, going back to college, and cooking. I love food. Not just for the mere reason of eating it,but because I find fascinating the way in wich flavors and textures are combined to form a piece of art. Art that bring people together and feeds the heart as it feeds your stomach.
In this blog you will enjoy the puertorrican flavors added to different meals you may already know. In addition I will share some traditional recipes with my own touch. And will ask my mom permision to share some of hers.
Flavors from Puerto Rico are vibrant and that's what we all need to spark a meal and enjoy it. Sharing this fantastic art with family and friends is a way to open a window to my Caribbean culture.
Open the window and let the sun in! It's time to cook something you'll love to eat!
Carmen



Thursday, May 6, 2010

Pumpkin Soup

My favorite soup to have for lunch for a quick "snack" that is not heavy. I just get a mug fill it up and have my soup as I work.
For this soup I get the pumpkin found at latino or caribbean markets. The color is a darker orange and it is harder to cut. The flavor though is richer and the fibers are shorter if you will.

Ingredients:
-1 lb pumpkin. Clean, seeded, no skin.
-6 cups of water-1 Tbs Olive oil
-Salt to taste
-1 cup chicken or beef broth.

Procedure:
-Cut the pumpkin in cubes
-Boil the water
-Add broth
-Add salt and oil
-Bring the heat to medium low
-Let it cook until the pumpkin is soft
-Inside the pot smash the pumpkin and stir
-Ready to serve.

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