From my earliest memories of my mother’s kitchen come the flavors of rural Puerto Rico. Her homestyle, simple cooking was passed onto me as I learned, then honed these basic recipes while cooking for the family. When I cook and share these dishes with others, especially those that have never had the opportunity to taste the best of Puerto Rico, it has been incredibly fulfilling to see their faces and receive their grateful feedback. The long journey of finally putting together an opportunity to bring a small sampling of my heritage to Northern Aroostook County is my pleasure and I cannot wait to meet you all at the service window! ~ Brenda Nieves Guerrette