Hola!! Welcome to Café Sazón y Vida!
A little bit about me...
I was born and raised in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico in the town of Cabo Rojo to be precise. I left my islita to venture new horizons when I was in my early twenties. Around that time I arrived to Texas and called San Antonio my second home for the next 20 years. We have lived in a few different places because we are a military family but are currently living in Texas.
At a young age I remember being that person who was always in the kitchen. I love to cook! I also love photography. In 2012 I started my Instagram because I wanted to inspire people to cook, travel and eat good food. It was my hobby while I was working full time and attending Grad School.
In February of 2017 I launched Café Sazón y Vida as a space to take my love for food and photography. Here I share the nostalgic recipes I grew up with in Puerto Rico and also recreate the food I have tried in my travels.
What you will find here..
- Authentic Puerto Rican recipes - these are tried-and-true recipes that I grew up eating.
- Cocktails and libations - because honestly I love me a good cocktail!
- Seasonal Recipes - I am huge fan of Fall! and seasonal ingredients.
- Step by Step instructions with photos - Your skill level does not matter. I want you to be successful recreating these recipes!
I love to Cook and Share my Puerto Rican recipes!
I have no formal Culinary training, but I have been cooking for 39 years! My recipes are inspired by my mother's cooking and from all the delicious food I have experienced in my travels. These are easy and approachable recipes.
- Start with my Puerto Rican cooking staples : Adobo, Sazón, Sofrito/Recaito, and Achiote oil.
- Favorite drink: Puerto Rican Coquito
- Fall Favorites: Check this Pumpkin Pie Flan and Fig Goat Cheese Prosciutto Bread Pudding.
- Favorite Sandwich: a good crafted Cubano Sandwich with Slow Roasted Mojo Pork
- Best Snacks: These Savory Beef Empanadas and this Easy Shrimp Ceviche with a Puerto Rican twist!
Fun Facts about me:
- Fall and Winter are my favorite seasons! I love all things Halloween! Check out my Spooky Charbooterie Board and Spooky Black Margarita!
- I love a good Crafted cocktail and a Blood Orange Margarita is my go to!
- My favorites things to cook with are Sofrito, Truffle Oil/Salt, Onions and lotsss of garlic.
- New Orleans is my favorite city and you will find me rooting for the Saints (WhoDat!)
- Drinks/Cocktails are my favorites to photograph!
- I could eat Tostones, Crawfish Étouffée and Ceviche every day!
- I love Horror movies and making themed foods on movie nights.
- My Spooky Mug collection is huge BUT I always need a new mug!
- I thrift all my photography props and love finding vintage and unique props.
I am excited to share this pedacito of the internet with you and that you are here!
- You can find me on Instagram, and Pinterest
- Want to Collaborate and Partner with Café Sazón y Vida? Check my work here send me an Email: [email protected]
- Let's work together!!