Puerto Rican Terms of Endearment Only a Puerto Rican can understand and relate to these popular Puerto Rican terms of endearment and expressions of love. However, being in a bicultural relationship means conveying and explaining to my better half that if I call you Papi/Pai, I’m not really calling youRead More →
La cotorra puertorriqueña es un patrimonio nacional de Puerto Rico y también es el personaje principal de mi libro infantil Coco, la cotorra puertorriqueña. Por lo que me da mucho gusto compartir esta publicación con ustedes. Día Mundial del Loro (de la cotorra) ¿Sabías que el 31 de mayo deRead More →
I remember when my son was born 13 years ago, I search high and low for books about Puerto Rico. There weren’t many children’s books back then. Now there are quite a few out there, and of course, now that he’s outgrown them I will still keep them in ourRead More →
A Puerto Rican DNA conundrum. I am often asked what am I. I’ll go ahead and give you my answer, I’m all three. Earlier this week I was asked if I was Spanish or Native American. This is a question that I get asked often. Hence, no one ever asks ifRead More →
Discover the diverse blend of the Puerto Rican ancestry of indigenous Taínos, Africans, and Spanish heritage that defines our racial makeup. Puerto Rican Ancestry Puerto Ricans are a beautiful mix of indigenous Taínos, Africans, and Spanish ancestry; and they come in all shades and skin tones. So it’s hard toRead More →
Puerto Rican sandwich spread (sandwichitos de mezcla) is a staple in every party, event, or family gathering in Puerto Rico. What is it? It’s a creamy and delish mixture of cheese, luncheon meat, pimentos, and cream cheese* nicely spread between two slices of white bread. FYI, this is not healthyRead More →