If you’re ever visiting Puerto Rico during the months of November and December stores across the island will have available traditional jíbaro clothing. The jíbaro is a symbol of Puerto Rican pride, especially around the holidays. Children dress like jíbaros for school, church and community programs. I’ve dressed my tweenRead More →
**Update: I wrote this post last year. However, for some reason, when I updated my blog it disappeared. So I re-wrote it.*** It’s been two years since Hurricane María ravaged through the island of Puerto Rico. Despite the limited disaster aid that the island has received from the U.S. governmentRead More →
The Puerto Rican roast pork or as it’s commonly known “lechón asado” is a staple in every menu across the island during the Christmas holiday. Served with arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas), guineos en escabeche (pickled green bananas), pasteles (similar to tamales), and ensalada de coditos (cold pasta salad) itRead More →
Three Kings Day is one of the most important celebrations in Puerto Rico.Read More →
Thanksgiving is over, and we’re gearing up for Christmas!!! Where is the best place to celebrate Navidades? Simple…. Puerto Rico! This little island has the best Christmas celebration in the world!Read More →
I first heard of Libros Libres (Free Books) in Puerto Rico via a friend’s Facebook feed. The concept is similar to Little Free Library but it wasn’t just a small looking type mail box. It was a wall with milk crates fixated onto them full of books, tons of them! LibrosRead More →