Monastrell (Mourvèdre): The Perfect Spanish Red Wine for Your Next Barbecue!

Lusciously plump and juicy dark fruit – black plums, black cherries and more – are the images that immediately come to mind when we sip on a nice glass of Spanish red wine made from Monastrell. Monastrell is the Spanish name for a thick-skinned red wine grape variety with small berries, which is more commonly…

Cuban Black Beans with Bacon Paired with Tempranillo or Garnacha

Cuban black beans (frijoles negros in Spanish) are undeniably a staple of Cuban cuisine, traditionally served as a side dish with white rice and fried plantains. Although white rice and plantains are the classic complements, Cuban black beans can be served in a myriad of other fabulous, nontraditional ways. One of our favorite ways – inspired by…

Three Spanish Rosé (Rosado) Wines to Try this Summer

Follow my blog with Bloglovin For many people summer marks the beginning of rosé wine season. It’s light, fruity and fresh, making it especially satisfying to drink during warmer months and incredibly food-friendly for outdoor gatherings. It’s uncomplicated, fun and it’s pink. All the reasons why we love rosés so much! Pink Wines: Setting the…

Pastel de Tres Leches (Tres Leches Cake) with Fresh Berries Recipe

Lusciously sweet, creamy and moist, this Tres Leches Cake, after years of perfecting the recipe, is simply divine. It’s served with fresh berries for balance and beautiful color – a festive, red, white and blue! All Good Things Do Come in Threes Although today there are countless variations and flavors, the classic Tres Leches Cake (pastel, tarta…

Grilled Shrimp with Cuban Mojo Sauce (Mojo Criollo) Paired with Albariño

Cuban Mojo Sauce (also known as Mojo Criollo or simply as Mojo) is the true star of this dish, taking the already succulent grilled shrimp to the next level with an explosion of garlic and citrus flavors that are so iconic of Cuban cuisine. Paired with refreshing Albariño wine, it’s the perfect combination for a summer…

We're the Velasco sisters, co-founders of Sweet and Sabroso, a new food and wine blog inspired by our Spanish-Cuban heritage, love of food and wine and all things sweet and savory. Thank you for visiting, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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