Varieties of the species Brassica oleracea are exuberant plants — it’s a pity we don’t often see them in their glory. Broccoli, the various cultivars of cabbage and cauliflower all produce abundant leaves crowning the head. They sort of show off, profuse in their physical presence. Brassicas are generous and it seems to me fitting […]
Coconut
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From the NCJ Archives: Cheers! It’s Coquito Time
Editor’s note: Looking for a new way to spread some holiday cheer? Here’s a recipe from 2019 that stands the test of time, bringing a little coconut to the table. Enjoy. It’s the holiday season and you can make it a little merrier and a little brighter with this holiday cocktail: coquito. Translated as “little […]
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Cheers! It’s Coquito Time
It’s the holiday season and you can make it a little merrier and a little brighter with this holiday cocktail: coquito. Translated as “little coconut,” coquito is the Puerto Rican cousin of eggnog. It’s a deliciously creamy, rum and coconut concoction steeped with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and vanilla. Like its counterpart, coquito is decadent. It’s […]
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Magic Pumpkin
Pumpkins are my favorite fall and winter vegetable — though technically a fruit. There are so many dishes you can make with them and you can get few meals out of just one pumpkin. I also love them because they are high in nutrients, antioxidant rich and low calorie. The color of any pumpkin dish […]