CubanBee

Real Name:

Mel

Location:

North Bergen, NJ

Blog:

http://cubanbspot.blogspot.com/

My current drink of choice:

Mojito. It's SO hard to find a well made one.. but when you do? Aah. Lovely.

I really wish I could:

Speak every single language in the world so I could discuss food with EVERYONE.

My "Go-to" dinner party dish:

Not sure about the entree, but my go-to hors d'oeuvre is pancetta-wrapped shrimp with fresh sage and garlic. Salty, bacon-y goodness!

My favorite comfort food:

You mean I'm supposed to pick ONE? Not happening. Tamal en cazuela is high on the list, as are arroz con pollo and paella... and of course a media noche. Follow any of those up with a shot of espresso (LOTS of sugar) and either flan or tres leches. Tastes like home to me.

My top 5 favorite restaurants:

Bistro Ole - Asbury Park, NJ; Pranna - New York, NY; Dayin Yeri - Cliffside Park, NJ; Makeda - New York, NY; Les Halles - New York, NY

My most tattered cookbooks:

La Technique by Jaques Pepin