Delectable Perception

In this episode of Delectable Perceptions, I sit down with my longtime mentor and friend, Adam, to talk about jibaritos, a sandwich I surprisingly never had growing up in Chicago! This dish is a symbol of resilience, culture, and creativity, blending Puerto Rican roots with the innovation of Chicago’s Humboldt Park community. From plantains used as bread to the deep cultural connections food creat...

In this heartfelt and raw episode of Delectable Perception, we’re diving into the layers—literally and figuratively. Inspired by my beloved banana pudding with mixed berries, this episode unpacks the layers of life, from joy and balance to stress and healing. I share my personal journey of navigating physical and mental health challenges during my catering career, including how I ignored warning s...

🌟 Apple, Ginger, and Carrot Juice: A Recipe for Balance 🌟 In this episode, I get real about the ups and downs of turning my passion for cooking into a business and the mental toll it took on me. Using my favorite juice recipe—apple, ginger, and carrot juice—I share how it became a symbol of my journey to rediscover balance, joy, and self-advocacy. Join me as I reflect on: 🍎 Why listening to you...

“Pumpkin Seeds” – In this episode of Delectable Perceptions, I reflect on how a simple act of roasting pumpkin seeds became a profound lesson in overcoming self-doubt and procrastination. Join me as I share how faith, action, and a little help can turn small steps into big wins. Ready to tackle those seeds of doubt? Let’s grow together. Check out this recipe on how to make your own pumpkin seeds: ...

Recipe link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FoIAbmYrU8 How to make Seafood Gumbo | New Orleans style | Let’s Go! Ingredients 2 lbs HOT SAUSAGE 2 lbs SMOKED SAUSAGE 2-3 lbs SHRIMPS 10 - 15 BLUE CRABS 2lbs STEW MEAT 10-15 CHICKEN WINGS: vitamin-D, Calcium, Phosphorus, selenium (reduce the risk of bones loss that is called arthritis), source of vitamin-B6 keep your blood cells healthy and help to c...

Join me as we discuss a Traditional English breakfast. Recipe link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JUbuCEUVuA ENGLISH BREAKFAST | HALAL | QUICK & EASY | STEP BY STEP - BAKE SHAKE UK Ingredients Baked beans Egg Sausage Bacon Tomatoes Mushrooms Toast

Recipe link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbtI7psj8SA https://divascancook.com/pound-cake-recipe/ Southern Pound Cake 101: How to make the BEST Classic Pound Cake Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour : rich in dietary fiber, and bran. can significantly reduce the riskeating whole wheat daily aids with blood sugar regulation. of colon cancer. Helps to enhance your general digestion, leading to b...

This episode is called All the nuggets! My nugget episodes will be short and sweet. Take your time and listen to this knowledge dropper. Just like those nuggets dropped in the oven, dropped in that oil, this knowledge is dropped in your head. You can't unhear and unlearn!

Recipe link: Iced white chocolate mocha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbZHhq6GQK0 Ingredients: Coffee: Coffee is high in caffeine, making it mildly addictive,each cup of coffee people consumed per day was linked to an 8% lower risk of depression, diurectic, coffee could help extend longevity Oat Milk: Fiber can help you slim down as well White chocolate: white chocolate contains cocoa butter, a...

Recipe link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4riDF3g_Z4g (How to make RED Chicken POZOLE , The Best Step BY Step Recipe) Pozole rojo ingredients 2 whole chickens : vitamin-D, Calcium, Phosphorus, selenium (reduce the risk of bones loss that is called arthritis), source of vitamin-B6 keep your blood cells healthy and help to contain more oxygen in red blood cell 1 1/2 gallons of water: Our blood co...

Click Recipe link: ( How to Make Authentic Masala Chai ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_Bkg9v8Nww Ingredients Cardamom : ease digestive issues, detox, eliminate waste through kidneys, helps freshen breath, powerful diuretic , lowers blood pressure, prevents blood clots Cinnamon : large amounts of antioxidants (protects the body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals), anti inflammatory,...