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Two Holiday Thursdays: Pavochón and Thanksgiving Week in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico gets two official holidays on consecutive Thursdays in late November, and the second one comes with a turkey seasoned like a whole roast pig. How visiting patients should plan the week.
Eating Through a Puerto Rican Holiday Season
The Puerto Rican holiday table is a specific and non-negotiable list, and the lechoneras that anchor it run at their highest volume for about six weeks.
Mofongo and the Best Restaurants in San Juan
Mofongo is the Puerto Rican signature dish — green plantains mashed with garlic and pork. Here’s where to eat it well in San Juan, across the casual-to-fine-dining range.
Puerto Rico Coffee Fincas — The Mountain Tour
Puerto Rican coffee has been grown in the central mountains since the 18th century. Hacienda Pomarrosa, Hacienda Muñoz, and Café Gran Batey are the fincas worth the drive.
Ruta del Lechón in Guavate — The Pork Highway
PR-184 outside Guavate runs through a stretch of open-air lechoneras serving spit-roasted pig on weekends. Here’s the patient-aware day-trip guide.
Cannabis Cooking at Home in Puerto Rico: Legal Recipes for Patients
A kitchen primer for patients who want to cook with their JRCM-licensed flower. Decarboxylation, infusion, dose math, and two sample recipes. Consult your physician before cooking with your medicine.