{"product_id":"puerto-rican-sofrito-making-class-manahawkin-nj","title":"Sofrito Night | Puerto Rican Cooking with Francine Rodriguez","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSofrito Night\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Little Flavor. A Lot of Tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the heart of Puerto Rican cooking during a flavorful evening with Francine Rodriguez at Herbon Society in Manahawkin, New Jersey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSofrito is more than a blend of fresh ingredients. It's the aromatic foundation of countless Puerto Rican dishes, bringing together vibrant herbs, peppers, onions, garlic, and generations of culinary tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Francine, who brings her Puerto Rican heritage to this hands-on experience, as she introduces the ingredients, techniques, and cultural significance behind this beloved kitchen staple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're discovering sofrito for the first time or hoping to bring a little more flavor into your own kitchen, this workshop is an invitation to learn, create, and connect through food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover Puerto Rican Sofrito:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Learn about the fresh ingredients and flavors that make sofrito an essential part of Puerto Rican cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHands-On Preparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Explore how traditional sofrito is prepared and blended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural Connection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hear about the role sofrito plays in Puerto Rican cooking through Francine's personal perspective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitchen Inspiration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Discover ways to incorporate sofrito into everyday home cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner-Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No previous cooking experience necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntimate Setting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Limited to 12 participants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuesday, December 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Francine Rodriguez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.5 hours (7:00–8:30 PM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Herbon Society — Manahawkin, NJ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdmission:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 guests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReservations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Advance booking required. Tickets are non-refundable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Her Kitchen to Yours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of the most meaningful traditions are passed down through food—the ingredients we choose, the recipes we share, and the flavors that remind us of home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpend an evening discovering a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine and the stories behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh Ingredients. Rich Traditions. Unforgettable Flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact us before booking regarding food allergies or dietary restrictions. 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