I have fond memories of being allowed to have a Bourbon Ball or two at Christmastime when I was little. I attribute that experience to my current fondness for cakes and desserts that incorporate alcohol, and I never turn down a chance to taste a bourbon or rum cake. In Coconuts & Collards, writer and radio producer, Von Diaz, shares a collection of stories and recipes from her beloved Puerto Rican kitchen. The cookbook includes not only Puerto Rican recipes, but also recipes influenced by having moved to Atlanta as a young girl. Von’s recipes for her mother’s Bizcocho de Ron (Rum Cake) and her own adaptation demonstrate how her family adapted from their move to the US, and how Von’s own cooking skills grew. Make them both and tell us which you prefer! —Kristina
Why Von loves this recipe: When I adapted my Mami’s traditional rum cake recipe for Coconuts & Collards, I hoped to perfect her version (made with box mix) and produce a denser cake with less sugar. I took inspiration from classic Southern yellow cake recipes and adjusted the rum glaze, but ultimately I discovered that I liked them both. Equally. Today I exclusively make Mami’s recipe, because it comes out perfect every time and makes me think of her.
To win a copy of Coconuts & Collards, respond in the comments section below by May 9, 5PM EST to the following question: What food reminds you most of home? Do you use a recipe to make it for yourself at home, or do you just order it whenever you see it on a menu and you’re feeling homesick? The winner will be announced in the comments section of this post, so be sure to check back!
About Von: Von Diaz, author of Coconuts & Collards, is a writer and radio producer based in New York City. She is a self-taught cook who explores Puerto Rican food, culture, and identity through memoir and multimedia. Her work has been featured on NPR, American Public Media, StoryCorps, WNYC, PRI’s The World, BuzzFeed, The Splendid Table, The Southern Foodways Alliance’s Gravy Podcast and Quarterly, Colorlines, and Feet in 2 Worlds. Find Von on Instagram @cocinacriolla, Twitter @vondiaz and Facebook @vondiazauthor.
{Photography by Cybelle Codish}
Image above: Von Diaz
Image above: Bizcocho de Ron
Image above: A well-loved notebook
from Design*Sponge http://www.designsponge.com/2018/04/a-rum-soaked-pound-cake-that-tastes-like-home.html
from Home Improvment http://notelocreesnitu.tumblr.com/post/173354500169
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