It's been raining out for a couple of days here in Massachusetts, which is completely welcome, especially after the intense drought that we had over the summer!
But with the rain comes also the frigid weather and that is not welcome for sure lol.
Our leaves are definitely enjoying the wet stuff outside. I thought that our foliage was not happening this year due to lack of rain, but looking at my maple tree that doesn't seem to be the case. This tree and it's majestic colors make me so happy! :) <3
My husband and I were lounging under our blankets on the sofa, watching the Patriots game (Go Pats! Welcome back Brady!), when we looked at each other and blurted out almost at the same exact time; 'this weather is perfect for some sancocho!'
Sancocho is a hearty stew made with red meat, chicken or pork, green plantains, potatoes and several varieties of spanish root vegetables. This dish is to Puertoricans what beef stew is to Americans, but with a lot more sazón - literally and figuratively lol ;). It's usually accompanied with a plate of white rice on the side and some avocado. It's an understatement to say that it is the perfect comfort food for gloomy weather like today's!
So off went my hubby and I to the Spanish bodega to buy all the yummy ingredients for some sancocho.
The prep work is a little tedious and time consuming...
...but the final product is always finger-licking-good!
I took the opportunity to practice my photography lighting, hope the above pictures do this delicious dish justice!
Hope everyone has an amazing week.
~ Yamilka <3 ~
