The Bienmesabe I grew up eating — memory as a review

I grew up eating Bienmesabe and have strong opinions shaped by memory. The version here triggered that recognition in the first bite — the tropical and vibrant was right, guasacaca avocado sauce was handled the way it should be.

hallacas Christmas preparation is a multi-day family tradition where the whole extended family participates. Growing up it was always a family hallacas making session at Christmas, which shaped my reference point entirely. chicha de arroz alongside it is the only way it makes sense to me. It's hard to be objective about food you have emotional history with, but objectively: this is very good.