Illyanna Maisonet

How I became a cook is not a romantic story. I learned how to cook Puerto Rican food from my grandmother, Margarita Galindez Maisonet. Margarita was born in 1938 in the campo of Manatí, on the northern coast of the island. By the time that Margarita was fourteen years old, she was already pregnant with

National Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month is a period from September 15 to October 15 in the United States during which time we honor the contributions and influence of Latinx/Hispanic Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage. Join in on the celebration! There are endless ways to learn more about Latinx/Hispanic Americans’ history, culture, and achievements.