Monti Carlo’s first cookbook explores the resilience of Puerto Rican cuisine. The book is inspired by her childhood experiences in the kitchen with her grandmother, Abuela Dora. At the age of three, Monti Carlo would help her grandmother make sorullos, a traditional Puerto Rican dish, by mixing the cornmeal dough and shaping it into cylinders.
The cookbook is a testament to the richness and diversity of Puerto Rican gastronomy. Monti Carlo’s work aims to expand the limits of traditional Puerto Rican cuisine, showcasing its unique flavors and ingredients. The book is a celebration of the island’s culinary heritage and the importance of food in Puerto Rican culture.