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Savor Latino Holiday Flavors With The Ocean County Library

Author Jimmy Steal

Savor Latino Holiday Flavors at 2 Ocean County Library branches to wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month with a demo of Latin American cooking.

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According to a press release from the Ocean County Library, if you are looking for a flavor boost for your holiday fare, wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month with a demonstration of Latin American specialty cooking. Enjoy “Coquito and Chocolatadas: Celebrating Holidays Latino-Style with Casa de Castillo” at two Ocean County Library branches:

  • Plumsted Branch – 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, (609) 758-7888, 2:30 PM Thursday, October 10. Please register here.
  • Jackson Branch – 2 Jackson Drive, (732) 928-4400, 2 PM Saturday, October 12. Please register here.

Learn about the history and evolution of Latin American cuisine from food enthusiasts Ruben and Pattie Castillo. They’ll touch upon dishes and drinks that enhance the festivities in Latino households such as coquito, arroz con gandules, panettone and more.

Man, woman, and Christmas Tree
Rueben Castillo
Rueben and Pattie Castillo

After the talk, the Castillos will whip up samples of holiday favorites from Puerto Rico and Peru for you to try, and they’ll provide recipes to bring a special Latino flair to your table. Please note that food samples may contain potential allergens.

The Castillos became passionate food enthusiasts through their rich Hispanic heritage and unique experiences. Ruben’s years in his family’s food truck business instilled a deep appreciation of traditional flavors and street food culture. Patricia, inspired by her mother’s highly-regarded Puerto Rican recipes, developed a love for cooking and sharing meals.

Together, they created a program that explores the European influences on Latin American and Puerto Rican holiday traditions and offers a cultural and culinary journey.

For more information about these free presentations, stop by or call either participating OCL branch or visit https://theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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Believe it or not, Jimmy’s first job was overnights at a Christian Radio Station. He claims he got into radio because like Rocky Balboa once said, “cause I can’t sing or dance.” Jimmy loves to write about all local happenings, especially around his town of Toms River. Favorite Pastime (other than masturbation, of course): Cheering for the Yankees, and crying for the J-E-T-S!!! Favorite Food: Hot Sauce…I collect ’em! Favorite Drink: PRUNO…look it up, if you dare! Favorite Movies: The Exorcist, Planet of The Apes (the original), To Kill a Mockingbird, Annie Hall, and of course GF 1 & GF 2…I heard that’s how the real fans refer to them. Favorite Movie Line: easy…Murry-Caddyshack-“big hitter, the Lama”…f#$*in’ riot! Best Rat Rock Bands: STP, VH, ZEP, PEARL JAM, FOOS, PEPPERS,AC/DC Favorite New Bands: Glorious Sons, Rival Sons, Dirty Honey Most Embarrassing Moment: the moment my mother reads this shit! Best Day: I know a lot of folks say this, but it’s true: the day my little girl Jynell and my boy Big D were born! Next to that, it would have to be the day I was baked on earth day in Central Park and met Keefer Sutherland…baked too, I believe.

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