Querida Amiga: The other day someone asked for

 the perfect Masitas de Cerdo just as the ones he bought at Caf  Versailles in Los Angeles. I thought so much about you and when I posted, I waited for 2 or three days hoping that the reigning queen of cooking could answer the recipe. The same thing happened with the Picadillo. We use different ingredients here in Puerto Rico but it is such s humble & great food that I felt like a glorious harmony (ODE TO JOY) in my heart & I felt compeppelled to share with my friends my mother's version of the glorious dish!.

I was so happy when I received your e-mail. I felt like my dearest friend was coming back from a very long trip. BIENVENIDA NUEVAMENTE A TU CASA, QUERIDA AMIGA.

Of course, I have a recipe for Pi on & will post it as soon as I record my notes that are in Spanish, translating them to English.

A big hug from your friend,

Gladys/PR     

Reviews and Replies:
1	Recipe(tried): Ground Meat Filling (Picadillo) for Empanadas, Pastelones, Lasagnas, etc...
	Gladys/PR

2	Thank You: It has been SO long since I've made picadillo, Gladys!
	Terrie, MD

3	Dear Terrie: Any compliment coming from such an
	Gladys/PR

4	Glady's Picadillo
	GinSing

5	Thank You: Thanks dear GinSing & thanks also for the lovely
	Gladys/PR

6	Gladys-email
	GinSing

7	Thank You: Thanks dear GinSing. I will be waiting for your e-mail! (nt)
	Gladys/PR

8	Yum, What Memories This Dish Evokes Gladys!!
	Gina, Fla

9	Thank You: Thank you, thank you, thank you!
	Norma in Fla.

10	Querida Amiga: The other day someone asked for
	Gladys/PR

11	Thank You: You are very welcome, dear Norma! Thanks for the
	Gladys/PR