JJ Johnson

Dec 4, 2024 | foodandwine.com | JJ Johnson

Photo: Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Servings:8 For Chef JJ Johnson of Fieldtrip in New York City, the aroma of arroz con gandules heralds the arrival of the holiday season, a time spent cooking alongside family. Served on special occasions, this classic rice dish from Puerto Rico gets its golden hue from a mixture of tomato sauce and sofrito, a blend of aromatic vegetables, herbs, and spices cooked in fat.

Dec 4, 2024 | foodandwine.com | JJ Johnson

Photo: Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Active Time: 1 hr 45 minsTotal Time: 2 hrs 55 minsYield:16 pasteles Pasteles are bundles of savory dough made with both soft, sweet plantains and the starchy green variety, plus yuca and kabocha squash.

Dec 2, 2024 | foodandwine.com | JJ Johnson

A spread of pasteles and arroz con gandules, which the author’s family makes each year for Nochebuena. Photo: Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen For countless Latino and Filipino families across the globe, Nochebuena (celebrated on Christmas Eve) is where the real Christmas magic happens. In my Afro-Caribbean Latino home, there are constant bursts of laughter, sweet coquito to warm hearts and stir dancing feet, never-ending music, and a flavorful feast.

Nov 21, 2024 | today.com | JJ Johnson

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Nov 8, 2024 | realitysurvival.substack.com | JJ Johnson

Okay folks it is past that time again! But here we go. This month (Oct) I will be giving away 4 of these sweet smelling Organic Palm Wax jar candles from Welsh Mountain Candle Company. These candles will make a great addition to your power outage kit and would be perfect Christmas gifts as well!! I will also be giving away a SOG EDC Backpack to keep all of your high speed low drag EDC or tactical gear in! It is fantastic that common sense and decency won the day in the elections! Hallelujah.