The Magical Sofrito El Sofrito Magico

by Miriam Artiles-Posada

Overview

Synopsis

"The Magical Sofrito: A New Year's Eve Story" depicts the warm embrace of a Puerto Rican kitchen as the family readies itself for their traditional New Year's Eve celebration. The girls attempt to bypass their mother's monthly ritual, but she involves them in the preparation of sofrito - the foundation of a medley of spices for their customary dishes. The grandmother skillfully imparts a historical and spiritual lesson to the girls about the significance of this tradition. In doing so, she instills in them both the pride associated with crafting sofrito and a lasting yearning to perpetuate this cherished ritual.

Sinopsis

"El Sofrito Mágico: Un cuento de fin de año" muestra el cálido abrazo de una cocina puertorriqueña mientras la familia se prepara para su tradicional celebración de Nochevieja. Las niñas intentan eludir el ritual mensual de su madre, pero ella las involucra en la preparación del sofrito, base de una mezcla de especias para sus platos habituales. La abuela imparte hábilmente a las niñas una lección histórica y espiri-tual sobre el significado de esta tradición. Al hacerlo, les inculca tanto el orgullo asociado a la elaboración del sofrito como el deseo de perpetuar este preciado ritual.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798888877357
Publisher:	Westwood Books Publishing
Publication date:	11/29/2023
Pages:	38
Sales rank:	123,057
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.10(d)
Language:	Multiple Languages

About the Author

Zenaida Miriam Artiles Posada, better known as Miriam, is a passionate retired educator. She believes that children need to maintain strong ties to their cultural values as well as the joy of learning. Miriam was born in a small town, La Esperanza, in Santa Clara, Cuba. She emigrated to the United States in 1955 and later established herself in a small town, Vega Alta, in Puerto Rico. She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico and later completed her postgraduate degrees at the University of Connecticut. Her tenure in education includes teaching positions in San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. Croix, and New Haven, Connecticut. She held positions at the administrative level such as school principal, program coordinator, and Director of Instruction. Such an educational journey afforded her the true understanding of how children embrace different learning styles. In addition, she realized the need to instill in children the respect and pride for their culture as well as respect for the host country.Miriam has been awarded numerous recognitions that include Teachers, Administrators, and Parents Award in New Haven, CT; Recognition as an Outstanding Educator by the University of Connecticut, Award by the National Hispanic Heritage Organization; The League of Latin American Citizens Council; Award from Fiestas de Loiza in Ct; A Puerto Rican Expression of Three Cultures; Recognition by the City of New Haven Board of Aldermen, however, the most valuable recognition to Miriam was awarded by her students in 1988 at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, Ct. She has held positions in numerous boards such as the Board for Farnham House, Salvation Army, New Haven Puerto Rican Parade and founding member of Arte Inc in New Haven, Ct. Presently she is a VIP Member of AIPEH, Inc. International Association of Poets and Hispanic Writers. Miriam continues to support her former students as their mentor and life long friend. She describes her love for her former students as her "grandes amores", cherished loves. Inspired by them, she has been motivated to write books that highlight cultural values and traditions. She hopes to continue to inspire others to embrace learning joy as they also cherish cultural values.