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Originally Posted by Sachita

I spent a good part of my 20's in the islands- Caribbean, West Indies and south america. Also my hometown is Miami which host some of the finest ethnic cuisines anywhere I've been.

Everyone has their own little twist on Sofrito. I adore tropical fruits and flavors. Here in VA I grow tomatillos and all kinds of peppers. Cilantro is a staple in my home and I grow it year around with parsley. Fresh chimichurri
or sauces made with mints. Damn I'm getting hungry.

I'm a huge flavor whore. I can't eat anything bland. I love combining indian with thai or cuban and italian. Coming up with interesting combinations.

Welcome to the thread Sachita!

Miami is one of my favorite places on earth. That city has everything going for it. That is also where I first tasted Cuban food and I really did not want to leave. Also a big fan of Cafe' con Leche. It just never tastes the same outside of Miami.

You grow tomatillios and all kinds of peppers? Wow that is wonderful. Wish I could say the same but my last few summers have been so insanely busy that I never carved out time to grow much of anything. Good for you there is nothing like cooking with food that we grow ourselves. What is yoour favorite pepper?

Count me into the "Flavor whore" (Love it) club! I will wear that badge.

Please post any fusion recipes that you would like to share with us. That would be fabulous.