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Sonia R. Martinez
  • Female
  • Honomu, HI
  • United States

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Sonia Mendez Garcia Brennan favorited Sonia R. Martinez's blog post Fricasé de Pollo Estilo Cubano (Cuban Style Chicken Fricassée)
Feb 11
Sonia R. Martinez was featured
Feb 10
Sonia R. Martinez commented on Sonia Mendez Garcia Brennan's blog post Simply Seasoned Shrimp
"This sounds really good!"
Feb 10
Sonia R. Martinez commented on Sonia R. Martinez's blog post Arroz con Pollo a la Chorrera
"Gracias, Jorge...I was quite impressed with it myself...the best I have ever made!"
Feb 8
Maria Franzese favorited Sonia R. Martinez's blog post Arroz con Pollo a la Chorrera
Feb 8
Jorge - HK commented on Sonia R. Martinez's blog post Arroz con Pollo a la Chorrera
"This looks amazing, Sonia!"
Feb 8
Sonia Mendez Garcia Brennan left a comment for Sonia R. Martinez
"I knew I liked you as soon as i saw your name!! hahahha!!!"
Feb 7
Sonia R. Martinez left a comment for Sonia Mendez Garcia Brennan
"Thank you for the friend request, Sonia"
Feb 7
Sonia R. Martinez and Sonia Mendez Garcia Brennan are now friends
Feb 7
Sonia R. Martinez commented on Jorge's blog post Spicy Sweet Potato Bisque
"Here in Hawaii, sweet potatoes are eaten year-round and not just for the holidays....we see a lot of sweet potatoes of different colors.  I prefer the Okinawan purple sweet potatoes.  This bisque would be lovely using the purple ones…"
Mar 13, 2011
Sonia R. Martinez posted a blog post

Picadillo Stuffed Calabazita

I found the cutest little pumpkin, the kind we Cubans call 'calabaza', at the Hilo Farmer's Market recently.Then and there I decided I wanted to cook it whole stuffed with 'something'....but the something was eluding me until I realized that a Cuban style 'picadillo' would be wonderful.Picadillo is one of those dishes that have…See More
Feb 4, 2011
Sonia R. Martinez commented on Janelle Alfonso's blog post Pastelitos de guayaba y queso
"I'll take photos of them when I finish and will post later....thanks!"
Nov 14, 2010
Sonia R. Martinez commented on Janelle Alfonso's blog post Pastelitos de guyaba y queso
"I'm making pastelitos de carne today to take to a potluck....filling them with my favorite picadillo recipe....YUM!"
Nov 14, 2010
Sonia R. Martinez commented on Ana Quincoces's blog post On Social Media and Soufflés...
"I love this idea! Gracias Mil!"
Nov 2, 2010
Sonia R. Martinez commented on Hispanic Kitchen's blog post Frituritas de Maíz
"I love frituritas de maiz....I've eaten them with syrup (almibar) but this basil sauce sounds intriguing....Gracias!"
Sep 19, 2010
Sonia R. Martinez commented on Maydel Santana-Bravo's blog post Frita Cubana (Cuban Hamburger)
"Pretty much like what you do, except I use just pork and beef, no chorizo...I use minced garlic and onions, no onion powder. sometimes I fry my own shoestring potatoes - depends on mood. ;-)"
Jul 3, 2010

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4
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Experienced

Sonia R. Martinez's Blog

Fricasé de Pollo Estilo Cubano (Cuban Style Chicken Fricassée)

Posted on February 10, 2012 at 9:30pm 0 Comments

During one of my trips to the mainland (I live in Hawaii), my sister and I decided to make a Fricasé de Pollo based 'sort of' on the following recipe, but we made such a huge amount that we made some allowances and added more liquid (chicken stock, beer and 1 whole bottle of…

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Crema Catalana

Posted on February 10, 2012 at 9:00pm 0 Comments

Although I like many different kinds of desserts, my personal preferences are for those with a custard or cream base.  Whatever you call them; Bavarian Cream, Crème Anglaise, Flan, Crème Brulée, Natilla, Islas Flotantes, Crema Catalana, Leche Quemada...I love them…
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Arroz con Pollo a la Chorrera

Posted on February 8, 2012 at 2:30pm 2 Comments

 
We recently had friends over for late lunch/early dinner and I wanted to serve a Cuban Style Arroz con Pollo a la Chorrera.


I had a really outstanding dish of it served at a Cuban restaurant in Miami…
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Picadillo Stuffed Calabazita

Posted on February 4, 2011 at 10:08pm 0 Comments

I found the cutest little pumpkin, the kind we Cubans call 'calabaza', at the Hilo Farmer's Market recently.

Then and there I decided I wanted to cook it whole stuffed with 'something'....but the something was eluding me until I realized that a Cuban style 'picadillo' would be…

Continue

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At 1:24pm on February 7, 2012, Sonia Mendez Garcia Brennan said…

I knew I liked you as soon as i saw your name!! hahahha!!!

At 2:28pm on June 18, 2010, Veronica Shine said…
Nice to meet you Sonia and thank you for joining me here.
At 10:03am on June 4, 2010, Jorge said…
Aloha, Sonia! So glad you could join us! It's truly a pleasure. I look forward to your unique perspective on food. Here on Hispanic Kitchen, you can post recipes, photos, make friends, invite friends (really easy to do - just click on Invite) or just share your insights with us.
¡Bienvenida, Sonia!
 
 
 

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