Puerto Rican cuisine

Mariela Russe Margaret M. Strain English 100 6 September 2016 The Puerto Rican Table Some people may know Puerto Rico for its fluorescent landscape or by its vibrating music but for me it is definitely its unique flavors which by just thinking about it, I can already savor it. Our typical Puerto Rican table has a variety of dishes that is based on the combination of rice, grains and meat. Its distinctive taste comes from the mix of herbs, spices and the famous sofrito. Traditional plates are strong and colorful dishes decorated with fried foods. The following plates are normally found in any home or restaurant in Puerto Rico. In our cuisine rice is essential in a dish, especially if accompanied by beans, a choice of meat, and a side dish of…

(Puerto Rico the Profile pg 4) Its currency is the same as the U.S; they just use Spanish words to describe their money. At one period in time when the fare for traveling was cheap, many Puerto Ricans took advantage and moved to the Mainland. Many Puerto Ricans reside in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Hartford, or Newark. Not surprisingly more Puerto Ricans live in New York than in their own island’s capital. With a large percentage of them in New York they are able to establish their own…

One foot rooted in urban Puerto Rican heritage and the other having been later immersed in the Southern black experience as an adult, I have learned to merge the conceivably disparate cultures of my family. Each afforded me a unique point of view, developing the self-assurance that has empowered me to succeed in the face of adversity. Being of Puerto Rican descent in the inner city kept the lack of financial stability of my youth in view and motivated me to pursue my education. As a black…

that depending on where you are they are looked at differently. The Coquí is a valued animal in Puerto Rico but in Hawaii it is viewed, as a pest and it need to be taken care of because it is hurting more then it is benefiting anything. The frog is native to Puerto Rico but was brought into Hawaii on accident in late 1980’s (Baren 2005). There are many Coquí’s in Puerto Rico but there is a decline in the population and in Hawaii they are increasing in population causing issue to arise on how to…

Everyone’s immigrant roots have a story that influences how that person will developed later in their lives. I will start my story by saying that I’m 100% Puerto Rican, oldest daughter and granddaughter, a student, an employee and most importantly a Latina woman. Holding all this status as a Puerto Rican have influence my development immensely and mold me into the woman I am today. Like I mention in the introduction, I’m 100% Puerto Rican born and raised. This means that I’m bilingual in…

Puerto Rican food is a bold, unique blend of Latin, African and caribbean cuisine, using both native ingredients and imported elements. Often high in fat and sugar, this cuisine is as big on calories as it is on flavor. Whether just visiting a regular island , you’ll be sure to experience food and drinks that you will never forget, and that might kick start your cravings. One way that this article analyzes that it uses explanation and examples is, explaining what Puerto ricans use to…

Puerto Ricans value the importance of family. “Traditionally, the Hispanic family is a close-knit group and the most important social unit. The Hispanic "family unit" includes not only parents and children but also extended family” (Clutter and Nieto, n.d.). Puerto Ricans also consider close friends and church members as family as well. Familismo, a cultural belief, that focuses on family values and family’s well being rather than on individual opportunities (Ayón and Aisenberg, 2010). When a…

Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States of America and actively participates in its government and its elections as much as any other American citizen would. The President of the territory is Barack Obama and its Vice President is Joe Biden, the same as the U.S., but the territory has a Governor who acts as the figurehead of Puerto Rico. That man is Alejandro Garcia Padilla, a member of the Democratic Party, and he was elected on January 2, 2013 (World Factbook). Even though the…

Puerto Rico’s Culture Hola! The culture of Puerto Rico attracts me because my mom is Puerto Rican. The capitol of Puerto Rico is San Juan. The city of San Juan is the perfect place to experience true Puerto Rican culture. Puerto Rico has similar sports to America. Although we are Puerto Rican, we don’t always practice the country’s cultural norms. I would love to visit and learn more about the Puerto Rican culture. Puerto Rico has many facts for such a small island. Puerto Rico’s is…

Columbus landed in Puerto Rico, during the second voyage he called it San Juan Bautista. Later in 1508, the Spanish permitted settlement rights to Juan Ponce de Leon, who established a settlement at Caparra and became the first governor. In 1519, “Caparra relocated to a nearby coastal islet with a healthier environment, it was renamed Puerto Rico” (“Every Culture”). Puerto Rico is the easternmost and smallest of the Greater Antilles and is connected by the Atlantic Ocean. Puerto Rico is heavily…