Eco-Rico

22/08/2020

Gigi's Organics is up FIRST at ! Right after Nely Galan! Powerhouse Latinas representing. Join this free LIVE event!!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latinafest-presents-entrepreneurfest-2020-tickets-111718330534

TUNE IN INFO & LINKS:
From: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (PST)

You will be able to stream on The ABC7 APP and their website, mobile app, and their connected tv apps for Roku, Amazon Fire, Android tv, and Apple TV.

On the LATINAFest Youtube and Facebook and their Website

LATINAFest takes its successful annual Festival Virtual! Meaningful conversations, inspiring speakers, and lots of fabulous shopping!

22/08/2020

Hola EcoRicans! Support small businesses and join Gigi's Organics on August 22nd for Entrepreneur Fest, presented by ! Watch us on August 22nd from 11am-2pm PST streaming on THE LATINAFest website, YouTube, Facebook, and on the ABC7 App!

It's time to connect, support the Latina spirit of entrepreneurship, shop and be inspired by special guests! It is a FREE Event! Register on EVENTBRITE! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latinafest-presents-entrepreneurfest-2020-tickets-111718330534

13/07/2020

Our Abodo is better than their Adobo!! Buy your organic Latin seasonings from a Latina owned small biz. Feed your family REAL FOOD with clean ingredients. No msg in our Adobo and Sazón - that’s the other guys. 😏

Healthy Latin adobo and sazón seasonings that enhance the flavor of your cooking and recipes. Use the seasonings as salt substitutes, for rubs, marinades and dressings. Taste the Caribe with Gigi's Organics!

04/05/2020

Adriana made this super easy, versatile and yummilicious recipe! Check it out. 😋😋😋

Adriana’s Bruschetta recipe - an easy, tasty, healthy and versatile appetizer or entreé. The secrets? Gigi's Organics Adobo with pepper and balsamic vinegar. Eat up!

03/05/2020

Do you have your Mother's Day gift yet? May I suggest the gift of flavor! Shipping free and no tax on all orders at gigisorganics.com . But don't take it from me, here are comments from fans:

"I used your spices on Tacos 🌮 and pork chops. It's good stuff and definitely added nice flavoring. I love them. I'll need to get a few more jars from you. 🙋🏼‍♀‍ - Jodie "

"It’s amazing!!!!!! Chicken with adobo and a little bit of sazón.. we are eating right now. My family loves it! Giselle, really good girl! And I watched some of your videos... So much fun!!!😍 - Fabrizia "

"De verdad te cuento q estoy adobando casi todo con gigi’s....jaime esta in love❤️ ya se nos acabo el regular, y estamos usando el que tiene pimienta. - Arlene"

"Your spices rock! I’ll have to get some for my mom and sisters! Jose"

"Just wanted to let you know that your spices are amazing!!! son ricisimo! I have put been putting it on all our meals - From pasta to avocado to tacos this evening. So good! Family loves them too. Tacos especially were super yummy with spices. - Caroline "

Gigi's Organics

30/03/2020

EcoRicans, to help you add kickass flavor to your recipes during this crazy-making time, Gigi's Organics is offering FREE SHIPPING AND ZERO TAX ON ALL OUR SEASONINGS!! The price you see is the price you pay.

The time is now to experiment in the kitchen with our mild and picante adobo and sazón. If you need inspiration, watch EcoRicoTV on YouTube. Yep, it's the adobo and sazón I use in my vids now available for you. Give your family and friends the gift of flavor!

Bienvenidos a Gigi's Organics store, where you'll find organic adobo and sazón seasonings that enhance the flavor of your cooking and recipes!

29/09/2019

Buenos dias EcoRicans! Thought I’d post some Sunday inspiration. Strawberries and cream! Inspired by August cover. Simple, decadent yumminess.

Strawberries, sugar, whipped cream. Add a dash of liqueur like Cointreau to berries and/or whipped cream for adult flair.

Pro tips: let the berries soak in the sugar (and liqueur) for half hour before serving to develop a sweet syrup. And go easy on the cream. The berries are the highlight! Use a mix of berries for added color.

For the whipped cream: heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla. All organic, of course. 😋 That’s Adriana and her friend Sophia eating dessert before dessert in the background.

And check out Gigi's Organics for more yumminess!

23/07/2019

Gigi's Organics

EcoRicans, Seven days left for the Gigi's Organics PREORDER 15% discount! Discount ends July 30. So, get on it!! Fulfillment on all preorders starts in one week. Shipping is flat rate in domestic US and Puerto Rico, so better to buy LOTS of adobo and sazón for one low price!

Spice it up with Gigi's Organics! It that EcoRico flavor you all love.

Healthy Latin food, including organic adobo and sazón seasonings that enhance the flavor of your cooking and recipes. Use the seasonings as salt substitutes, for rubs, marinades and dressings. Taste the Caribe with Gigi's Organics!

16/07/2019

Gigi's Organics

Yes, EcoRicans, the recipe you've yearned for has arrived - Caribbean Black Beans!! Check it out in the Gigi's Organics blog!

CARIBBEAN BLACK BEANS RECIPE. For years you've asked me to post this recipe. Your wish is my command. Tarde o temprano, we got there. Check out the recipe in the Gigi's blog. ¡Buen provecho!

09/06/2019

www.gigisorganics.com

EcoRicans, the wait is almost over... Gigi’s Organics launches June 10!! The seasonings you’ve watched me add to all my recipes available at gigisorganics.com. Taste the Caribe with our Organic Latin seasonings!

13/04/2015

Shrimp Scampi Salad

Check out this super healthy, easy, delicious salad - SHRIMP SCAMPI SALAD WITH A GARLIC BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE - inspired by Seafood Trios. Shrimp sautéed with garlic and parmesan cheese tops a crisp romaine, lettuce, cucumber, cranberry salad tossed with a garlic balsamic vinaigrette. I’m salivating!!



https://youtu.be/S3qs2AbMcfs

A healthy, easy and delicious seafood salad inspired by Red Lobster Trios Brown Butter Shrimp Scampi. Shrimp sauteed with garlic and parmesan cheese top a cr...

08/03/2015

SALMON WITH FENNEL, TOMATOES & CILANTRO

Served with Puerto Rican Black Beans & Rice and Sauteed Broccoli. Super healthy yummiliciousness!!!



15/07/2014

BAKED TILAPIA WITH ROASTED TOMATOES, BASIL & CAPERS

This dish was a HUGE HOME RUN. So healthy and easy. I served it with Quinoa Brown Rice Rotelli tossed with Pistachio Basil Pesto and Chinese Long Beans with Chimichurri Seasoning. WAHOO!!

25/06/2014

COMMENT OF THE DAY FROM LOUIS DIAZ

"Louis Diaz
3 minutes ago (edited)
Linked comment

I love this woman, she is so lively and always in good spirit, I would love to have a wife like her no disrespect to her husband and she can cook too and shes Puerto Rican man I need to repent because this is a married woman, anywho we love ya sis chow"

25/06/2014

Thought of the Day: Antibiotics are NOT preventative medicine for animals and people. They help cure SICK animals and people.

22/05/2014

Puerto Rican Tostones Recipe - An EcoRico Collaboration with AriyeleKeeepinitReal

PUERTO RICAN TOSTONES

At long last, a step-by-step video that teaches you the tips and tricks to making perfect TOSTONES (Puerto Rican fried plantains)!! Bonus: Guest Chef Ariyele from Keepin It Real joins me in the Tastemade studios!

Seriously, if you wanna know the secrets, they're here for this gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian Caribbean deliciousness!!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALdj9OTtlds&list=PLOFoM2RcUOnfS1Yhbf0P-gw7p1WorResD&feature=share

Puerto Rican Tostones!! This step-by-step how-to video will show you the secrets for making this crunchy, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian Caribbean plantain d...

05/05/2014

Caribbean Black Beans Recipe - EcoRico TV

CARIBBEAN BLACK BEANS

A healthy, nutrient-rich, super tasty recipe for Cinco de Mayo!! With Guest Chef Adriana making a snaggle-toothed appearance.

My new favorite video. Adriana is hilarious!

Please WATCH AND SHARE. ¡Gracias!

Then SUBSCRIBE to the EcoRico TV YouTube channel for more salsa-rific recipes and tips.

¡Buen provecho!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7GhyVejjAw&list=PLOFoM2RcUOnfS1Yhbf0P-gw7p1WorResD&feature=share

Caribbean Black Beans - vegan, healthy, nutrient rich and YUMMY!! Learn the secrets for making the tastiest black beans you've ever had the pleasure to savor...

20/04/2014

BANANA BREAD

I have been OBSESSED with perfecting a recipe for banana bread. OBSESSED. I've experimented with flours, leaveners, acids (buttermilk, Greek yogurt...), amount of banana, ripeness of banana, number of eggs, spices, amount of spices... This is what it takes, EcoRicans!

FINALLY, we have a winner!! How do I know it's a winner? Because both my daughter and her 9 yo best friend say it's AWESOME and PERFECT (!!). Quote: "I don't see how this can get any better."

Moist, thick, melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Truth be told I may experiment one last time with baking powder and baking soda amounts, but that's it, dammit. No butter, just olive oil. YUMMMM.

This Banana Bread is the BEST I'VE EVER HAD!! That's how I know it's PERFECT. (You can tell I'm excited by all the screaming CAPS).

Recipe will be posted soon. In the meantime, DROOL.

Happy Easter!

06/04/2014

What is Millet? - Health Tip

Ever wonder if you could eat bird seed? Of course you can! And Millet is a key component. It's also good for you! Find out why in this video nugget.

Then SUBSCRIBE to the EcoRicoTV YouTube channel for more recipes, health tips and foodie chats - www.youtube.com/ecoricotv.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Ever wonder what millet is? Look no further than this video nugget, where you'll learn millet is a seed not a grain. Find out its health benefits too. Check ...

02/04/2014

Cream Cheese Mushroom Dip « EcoRico

CREAM CHEESE MUSHROOM DIP

Healthy, hearty and delish!! Find the recipe here!!
http://www.eco-rico.com/diary/cream-cheese-mushroom-dip/

INGREDIENTS One bag of mushrooms (crimini, button) Extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic Gigi?s Adobo Black pepper to taste 1 8 oz package softened, room temp light cream cheese DIRECTIONS Wash your mushrooms well.

22/03/2014

Health Benefits of Oatmeal - EcoRico Health Tip

HEALTH BENEFITS OF OATMEAL

Ever wonder why Abuela always wanted you to eat that bowl of oatmeal? Cause it's good for you! Check out this minute health tip to find out why.

Then watch our video "Dried Berry Oatmeal" and get cookin'!
Dried Berry Oatmeal Recipe - EcoRico

¡Buen provecho!



http://youtu.be/rO-tqSqBstI

Oatmeal is not just a healthy tummy-warming breakfast and snack. It helps lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol. One and a half cups of oatmeal with one banana pr...

14/03/2014

CAMARONES CON MOJITO (SHRIMP WITH SALSA)

Last night I made this incredibly healthy, versatile and yummy dish. Served it over couscous with baby garbanzo beans and orzo with steamed asparagus on the side. HOME RUN!

GET THE RECIPE ON OUR WEBSITE HERE: http://www.eco-rico.com/diary/camarones-con-mojito-shrimp-with-salsa/.

A traditional Puerto Rican dish, mojito is our version of a heated up chunky salsa. I also provide ideas for a vegan version and appetizer for your next fiesta. Check it out on our blog. WEPA!!

23/02/2014

Pistachio Pesto « EcoRico

PISTACHIO PESTO

Check out the recipe for this super healthy, tasty and quick deliciousness here http://www.eco-rico.com/diary/pistachio-pesto/! Toss it with whole wheat pasta, spread it on bread, swirl it into marinara.

I've added a couple other pistachio recipe ideas as well. And included the health benefits. Been a little obsessed with this yummy nut lately...

Buon Appetito!

Feb 23rd in Diary by EcoRicoI’ve been a bit obsessed with pistachios lately.* In the spirit of invention, I peeked in the fridge and decided to use the basil that was on the verge of going bad, mix some cheeses (parmesano-romano and pecorino-romano) and blend it all together with garlic, extra virgi...

03/02/2014

Dirty Dozen List of Endocrine Disruptors

Your Health Tip of the Day courtesy of ewg.org. The Dirty Dozen Endocrine Disruptors. You'll find them in too many of your products. Sickening, literally.

How to avoid most of them? BUY ORGANIC!!!

There is no end to the tricks that endocrine disruptors can play on our bodies: increasing production of certain hormones; decreasing production of others; imitating hormones; turning one hormone into another; interfering with hormone signaling; telling cells to die prematurely; competing with essen...

30/01/2014

Hummus Game Day Recipe - EcoRico

For your Game Day Fiesta, a new EcoRico TV recipe - super simple, healthy, organic Hummus!! Check it out then please like and share!! This video is part of Tastemade's Super Bowl collab. ¡Buen provecho!

http://youtu.be/uRYGdf4jhgs

A simple, healthy appetizer, side dish or snack, this hummus is the traditional real deal! Garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, lemon and olive oil. Use this reci...

23/01/2014

SEARED CHICKEN BREASTS

A quick go-to base for all kinds of recipes. The secret to mouth-watering flavor? SEASONING! These lovely breasts were seasoned with oregano, garlic, turmeric and sea salt.

Experiment with your favorite spices: oregano, granulated garlic, turmeric, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika... YUM. Get creative!

Finish with a squeeze of lime, add a couple sides or salad and you've got a meal. ¡Buen provecho!

21/01/2014

Check out our NEW Video - DRIED BERRY OATMEAL!! A healthy, lowfat breakfast made with steel cut oats, millet and dried berries topped with bananas and blueberries. A great way to start you day!

And part of 's Healthy Breakfast Collaboration

http://youtu.be/ICodcgZXacM

18/01/2014

California Governor Declares Drought Emergency

More evidence of this global crisis. Jerry Brown waited and waited and could wait no more. Last night on 's show, FINALLY publicly admitted that climate change is, in fact, a FACT. Duh.

Meanwhile, climate refugees multiply and our crops die of thirst.

SAN FRANCISCO -- California Gov. Jerry Brown spoke to reporters on Friday morning to declare a drought emergency for the state, which had its driest year in recorded history in 2013.

05/01/2014

Why Buy Organic Chicken? - EcoRico Health Tip

WHY BUY ORGANIC CHICKEN - AN ECORICO HEALTH TIP

Jump-start 2014 with a quick new health tip! Conventional chicken feed contains GMOs and roxarsone, a drug containing arsenic. When you ingest chicken eating that c**a, your body absorbs it. GROSS.

Watch this NEW VIDEO for your HEALTH! Find out what other nasties are found in conventionally fed chicken.

SUBSCRIBE to the EcoRico TV YouTube channel for the latest recipes & tips! www.youtube.com/ecoricotv



http://youtu.be/R2DV7uPrwQc

Giselle Achecar takes her Mom to school. And what does Mom learn? Conventional chicken feed contains GMOs and roxarsone, a drug containing arsenic. GROSS. Bu...

01/01/2014

PUERTO RICAN PASTELES

¡Feliz Año Nuevo, EcoRicans! In Puerto Rico, we have traditional holiday dishes. One of them is pasteles, our version of a tamale. I know all my Island friends just cringed. But I'm trying to paint a picture here...

The pastel_in the picture has a masa made of plantain and yautía and stuffed with a mixture of chicken, garbanzo beans and other yumminess all wrapped in a plantain leaf! Super YUMMMM

Read more about one of my FAVORITE Puerto Rican foods here: http://www.eco-rico.com/diary/puerto-rican-pasteles/

Wishing you a lovely New Year's Day!!

19/12/2013

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CARAMELIZED ONION, CRANBERRY & SAGE CASSEROLE

Some of my best recipes happen when I open the fridge and see what I have to use NOW. Such is the case with this deliciousness. This combo of ingredients with brown sugar, salt, cracked pepper and olive oil is PERFECT.

And I made it in my brand new Le Creuset dish. Sigh... happiness.

Great as a vegetarian entreé or paired with roasted chicken. YUMMM.

Bon Appetit!

08/12/2013

Eco-Rico's cover photo

08/12/2013

PUMPKIN RAVIOLI WITH TOASTED PINE NUTS AND THYME

My obsession with pumpkin continues... Today, I decided to try something different than the oft-made brown butter and sage sauce. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE sage with pumpkin ravioli, but this sauce is a twist on the old standby.

Read what I did and get the *recipe* here: http://www.eco-rico.com/diary/

Happy Eating!

07/12/2013

PUMPKIN CRANBERRY SCONES

I subbed buttermilk (lowfat) and skim milk for some of the butter. Crunchy on the outside, fluffy goodness on the inside. Perfect for a cold morning. Enjoy!