Rai's Infamous Kitchen

17/04/2026

Chef Rai will be a part of this bake sale. What will he make??? 🤔

09/03/2026

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15/02/2026

Last night, the hubby and I decided to stay in for Valentine’s Day, so I whipped up a delicious dinner. I started with brûlée blueberry, lemon and thyme stuffed dates (some were topped with hickory bacon.) The main was a reverse seared sous vide NY Strip steak with twice baked loaded potatoes, then candied chocolate covered bacon topped with toasted brown butter pistachios.

08/01/2026

“Pho(k) Around And Find Out” in this month’s “Raves and Craves”

Through this column, my mission is simple: to spotlight the best hidden culinary treasures—not based on personal favorites, but on your recommendations. I believe in celebrating small businesses and the artistry of local chefs, so I won’t write negative reviews. Instead, we’ll focus on uplifti...

31/12/2025

Not a food related post, but had to share of the amazing experience yesterday here in Puerto Vallarta. Guillermo treated me to a hot towel head shave, and meticulously trimmed my beard. Pampered me with a facial massage, exfoliated my skin, then waxed my nose hair (that was a first) and ears. 👂 f you’re ever in Puerto Vallarta, check him and his colleagues out!

23/12/2025

Baked

23/12/2025

Baked pastel en hoja. Green plantain dough, filled with slow stewed shredded beef.