I like to contribute a little story. I had the pleasure to experience his cooking at his house in Tampa.

In two different occasion as Yvi got to visit them at their home, I got a chance to go visit too. That came with perks. They both will be cooking! He noticed I did not get near the kitchen as the usual girl does, So he proceed to go an ask me (mind I knew it was coming.) so mija what plate you like to cook? I proceeded to laugh, so did Yvi.

I told him, Don Victor I don't cook. Well I do, but I don't like to. So I can truly say I'm the only Puertorican girl he meet that didn't cook. So he said, pero mija como va ser? I responded, well you kind off have something to do with that. How he said. Well you love to cook, you pass that love to Yvi and Ana and God pass that blessing to me! So see Im a phone call away whenever they wanna try a new plate. He looked at me and laugh ...I got the look, as I was from another planet.
I've learned to recognize that look, the lord has blessed me with friends that cook and  I supply the kitchen.

I am incredibly grateful for having the blessing to enjoy and be an extension of him through his family and his cooking.

Gracias Don Victor, for your cooking and for living me an incredible gift, Yvi and Ana.


Forever grateful,


Tanya and Family       

There are lots of experiences of cooking with my Dad. The first time, my sister and I were told to pay attention.....we were going to eat whatever we learned to cook that day.  It was our first day at the stove....the lesson was.."how to cook white rice". I remember the steps and how if you forgot the small amount of cooking oil, you could end up with something close to "spakling puddy".... it was fun, it was new, it was all about Dad....

I love cooking without a recipe. Looking at ingredients and just knowing that they will work. All my skills, my love of food, my kitchen talents...i owe to my Dad. I will always remember him when I cook which will be everyday.

I love you Dad, I will always miss you.....