Puerto Rico Travel Guide and Puerto Rico History Information

Puerto Rico Travel Guide and Puerto Rico History Information. Puerto Rico Tourism People Culture and lifestyle. Traditionally meals were patterned after Spanish custom: a continental breakfast a large midday meal and a modest supper. Many people now eat a large breakfast a fast-food lunch and a large dinner. Puerto Ricans tolerate fast-food but prefer native food and home cooking. There are fast-food establishments that serve rice and beans and other local dishes. The island boasts restaurants and eating places across the economic and gastronomic spectrums; San Juan in particular offers international choices. Food Customs at Ceremonial Occasions. Although American holidays are legally celebrated the foods associated with them are prepared according to local tastes and culinary techniques. Thus the Thanksgiving turkey is done with adobo a local seasoning mix. The traditional holiday menu includes pernil or lechón asado (spit-roasted pork) pasteles (plantain or yucca tamales) and arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas); typical desserts are arroz con dulce (coconut rice pudding) bienmesabe (coconut pudding) and tembleque (coconut milk pudding). Coquito is a popular coconut and rum beverage