Flavors of the Bronx – Sancocho: The Communal Heartbeat

The warm, communal heartbeat of Dominican Bronx kitchens. By Dennis Harvell Flavors of the Bronx – Sancocho: The Communal Heartbeat The Origins and Tradition Sancocho is the Dominican Republic’s most sacred communal dish — a slow‑simmered stew that blends Indigenous Taíno roots, African culinary techniques, and Spanish influences into one pot of deep, ancestral flavor.… Continue reading Flavors of the Bronx – Sancocho: The Communal Heartbeat

Flavors of The Bronx: Southern Fried Chicken with Collard Greens

By Dennis Harvell 🍗 Flavors of the Bronx: Southern Fried Chicken with Collard Greens The Origins and Tradition Southern Fried Chicken is a quintessential icon of American comfort food, a dish whose origins are deeply intertwined with the history and ingenuity of African American culinary traditions. Building on techniques brought from West Africa, enslaved cooks… Continue reading Flavors of The Bronx: Southern Fried Chicken with Collard Greens