George Torres is the guy who knows everyone. He’s a master at connecting people, sharing stories, and building community in digital spaces.
On this final episode of season 3, Tania and Miguel chat with the award-winning Sofrito for Your Soul founder about the importance of storytelling, how to connect with your culture and traditions in modern ways, the changes and challenges brought by social media, and of course, food!
Links:
· Support our show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ricebeanpodcast
· Visit our webpage: https://www.coquithechef.com/podcast/
· George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbanjibaro/
· Sofrito For Your Soul: https://www.sofritoforyoursoul.com
· Mi Abuelita podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mi-abuelita/id1610812428?i=1000551577377
· Coquito Making Class: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/2062936
Episode 8 Glossary:
o Sancocho: Puerto Rican beef stew, also known as sancocho is a blend of tender beef, soft root vegetables, and bold flavorful broth!
o Sofrito: Spanish sauce that consists of tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs, and peppers. Sofrito, which means “to lightly fry,” forms the aromatic flavor base for a range of Spanish recipes.
o Patacones sandwiches: a sandwich with tostones instead of bread.
o Jibarito Sandwiches: an authentic Puerto Rican sandwich made from flattened, fried green plantains instead of bread. This version uses flank steak and is complemented by Swiss cheese, tomato, onion, and a garlic-flavored mayonnaise
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