Tag Archives: Sofrito

Homemade Sofrito Adds Perfect Flavor to Many Dishes from Around The Latin World

As diverse as the U.S. Latino community, so, too, are the recipes for sofrito. Whether you are from Cuba, Mexico or Colombia, every country and region has its own version of sofrito, one of the basic flavor foundations for many traditional Latin dishes. And, if you ask anyone from those countries about who has the best sofrito, well, you know the answer. Sofrito is like...
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The Taste: Art of Mixing — An Indulgence of LA’s Finest

LatinoFoodie Nation, this will be the first of three posts recapping the LA Times/Food & Wine’s The Taste. It was just a lot to digest.  The Taste took place over four days during the Labor Day weekend: nine events in three locations.  This was my first Taste and I was determined to go to every single event.  I won’t hold you in suspense, so I’ll tell...
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