Archive - DIASPORICAN: illyanna Maisonet is Puerto Rican in California

Meatball Guisada, The New York Times & A Free Gift Link!

It's Puerto Rican Guisada...but, with meatballs.

May 19 • illyanna Maisonet

Uncle Papo and the Coffee Shop

illyanna Maisonet is the author of Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook. She's a 2023 James Beard Award Winner and it's her whole personality. Created…

May 12 • illyanna Maisonet

[COPY] It's The 2026 ONLINE Spring Sale Extravaganza!

May 5 • illyanna Maisonet

It's The 2026 ONLINE Spring Sale Extravaganza!

There are knives, there is Le Creuset, there is Dansk Kobenstyle, All-Clad, vintage vintage and more vintage! Items starting at $5!

May 5 • illyanna Maisonet

April 2026

Mushroom Chicken And The 45th Birthday...

Apr 14 • illyanna Maisonet

March 2026

What's In Your Pantry?

You need to have a pantry to save money. You don't need to cook everyday.

Mar 31 • illyanna Maisonet

Shrimp and Cabbage Asopao For One...

My little tiny pot of soup.

Mar 17 • illyanna Maisonet

February 2026

Dim Sum After The Estate Sale...

illyanna Maisonet is the author of Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook. She's a 2023 James Beard Award Winner and it's her whole personality. Created…

Feb 24 • illyanna Maisonet

The Trees With Thai Green Curry Meatballs And Beans...

A story of mental illness and a meatball recipe.

Feb 10 • illyanna Maisonet

January 2026

Mami's Filipina-Style Adobo Recipe

Chicken wings braised in a loose, soupy, vinegar and soy sauce broth. With papas.

Jan 27 • illyanna Maisonet

My Mom Had Cancer Last Year And Now It's My Turn: A Brief Message To My Diasporicans...

Jan 13 • illyanna Maisonet

December 2025

Learning To Self-Regulate And A Hot Honey Adobo Chex Mix Recipe

For those who like sweet and salty foods paired with their sweet and salty relationships.

Dec 16, 2025 • illyanna Maisonet