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Tita’s Guguria: Bite into 'the Chamorro jawbreaker'

In 1965, Mariquita “Tita” Leon Guerrero was a young wife and mother who also worked as a cashier at a local market. Although Tita and her husband Ben earned enough money to live comfortably, Tita often dreamt of ways she could earn more in order to save for their children’s education.
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Guam's (BBQ) fish tale made in history

Fish was the primary protein source for ancient Chamorros.
Chamorro men and women were expert fishermen. The sea surrounding the island was said to be teeming with fish, so much so that according to the account of Catholic Fray Juan Pobre in 1602:
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Guam's one-of-a-kind adult beverages

There’s few things more refreshing than sipping a cold one on a sandy beach or while watching the sun set from your backyard or balcony. And this tropical paradise we call Guam offers a wide variety of beer to help you soak in the island atmosphere, including craft beers from a local microbrewery and a brewpub.
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Recipe: Chicken and sausage wild rice soup

There’s nothing better than a nice bowl of steaming hot soup for supper when the weather gets colder and the sun sets way too early. Chili is always a fan favorite, but why not change things up a bit?
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Spice it up with Guam's red and white tamales

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A variation of the more well-known Mexican tamale, this Chamorro version is characterized by its distinctive half white-half orange coloration.
 
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TUBA: Guam's 'Water of Life' lives on

Stories of “moonshiners” hunted by the authorities have long been fodder for movies and TV shows. But in Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands, people have been making their own liquor almost since the dawn of time, with nary a trace of the car chases and shotgun battles of American history and lore.
Roasted pig: Photo courtesy of Guampedia
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Why Chamorros enjoy pigging out on Guam

The Spanish brought pigs, along with other introduced food items, to Guam and the rest of the Mariana Islands shortly after colonization in the 17th century.
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Annie's Chamorro Kitchen: Chocolate Caramel Coconut Cake

The super moist and fudgy cake gets a generous topping of my caramel cream cheese frosting. Toasted sweet coconut gets pressed into the frosted cake, followed by drizzles of melted chocolate and MORE caramel!
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Cooking up some Chamorro-style salmon with mushroom cream sauce

Salmon is one of my favorite varieties of fish. I love it anyway you prepare it — grill it with my teriyaki sauce, make fresh salmon kelaguen, or bake it in my creamy mushroom garlic sauce — I love it all.
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Let's cook up mango treats and salads!

It's time to whip up some tasty mango sweets. Let's have fun cooking together!
 
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Let's cook up some Guam-style beef short ribs

One of our favorite BBQ eats on Guam are the BBQ'd Beef Short Ribs. These are actually crosscut beef ribs about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. They are very tender and meaty. They do not take long to marinade. Here is a photo of the ribs on the BBQ.
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VIDEO| Let's cook like a Chamorro: Oxtail Kadu recipe

Want to know how to cook like a Chamorro? Here’s how to make oxtail kadu, a dish known for its comforting qualities, mainly because it’s meant to be shared:
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Chamorro escabeche: Fried fish and veggie dish

Escabeche is a dish made with fried fish and vegetables with a ginger-vinegar sauce. It’s usually prepared for special occasions or during the Lenten season, this is a great dish to prepare for meatless Friday meals.
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Annie's Chamorro Kitchen: Raw Honey - The Miracle Nectar

I’ve read many different articles about the health benefits of honey over white, granulated sugar. Honey is high in calories, as is sugar (a teaspoon of honey contains 22 calories; there are 16 calories in a teaspoon of sugar).
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Annie’s Chamorro Kitchen: Cassava Cake

Cassava cake is traditionally made from grated cassava, coconut cream, sweet young coconut, eggs, sugar, butter and evaporated milk.
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Recipe: Ms. DD’s Sweet Southern Cornbread

This recipe is one of my family favorites. It goes great with chili and any kind of soup. It's excellent alongside collard greens, beans and rice or by itself with a little milk.