Pasteles and platanos

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by Jackie Alfonso | March 30, 2009 • The word pasteles means pastry, but if you are from Puerto Rico, it also means pasteles de platano, a festival treat of grand conception and execution. A New Year party at the home of Hernandez was my first experience. Hernandez was a janitor in the building where my husband worked. He supported his wife and five children. The kids were beautiful, energetic, and called me “La Flaca,” the skinny lady. Continue Reading