Meet Katie and Sarah, two new members of the great FuegoMundo team, ready to serve you!

First of all, my apologies for the quality of these videos. They were taken on a blackberry curve phone. So, picture quality and sound are not the best. But, you will get the idea! These came from our first tasting session Sunday, May 31st!  [Note: there are three separate videos...]

What a glorious day for the Taste of Sandy Springs!

We had a great time. Met a lot of wonderful new friends, and saw a bunch of old friends. We were particularly gratified to see how many of you had seen our direct mail, and/or saw us in the local press.

But most importantly, we loved getting all the questions about the new restaurant, such as: tell us about the healthy nature of your food, will you be opening more, do you have a vegan menu, how much event space, and my favorite from a six-year old: what kind of wood do you use in the wood-fire grill. (I will admit, he stumped me there…)

We look forward to next years event! In fact, I am going to recommend live demos of how we prepare the coconut water!

Twitter friends Lee and Max Kantor!

Health Benefits of Yucca

Did you know that you can consume Yucca Root as you would a potato?  Bake the Yucca Root in the oven, boil it, fry it or add it to your favorite soup and substitute it for potatoes to increase your intake of Vitamins C, B and A as well as calcium, phosphorus, potassium and iron. The properties of Yucca which help in arthritis and rheumatism are due to the plants’ high content of steroid saponins, which are precursors to cortisone.  Diuretics and emetics are commonly made from both the root and leaves of the Yucca.

Yucca is native to South America, in the Amazon Basin of Brazil, and was one of the first cultivated plants in the western hemisphere.

This tropical vegetable is also called cassava, manioc, yucca, sweet potato tree and tapioca plant. It is now also widely cultivated in California, Arizona, Nevada, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and parts of Africa.

Native Americans and Mexicans have used it for centuries to treat a wide variety of maladies, especially headaches, gonorrhea, arthritis and rheumatism. Indians used the yucca plant for many products. The strong fibers from the plant made cord, cloth, baskets and sandals. Raw flowers were eaten in salads, or boiled as vegetables. The immature pods were roasted and peeled before eating.

We hope you enjoy the “Yucca fries” at FuegoMundo with our special homemade garlic dip.

The HEALTH BENEFITS OF COCONUT

Did you know that the water of the coconut is the most nutritious wholesome beverage that nature has provided?  It contains twice as much potassium as sports drinks and most other energy drinks.  It is a natural isotonic beverage with the same level of electrolytes as we have in our blood, high in potassium, low in fat and low in calories.

Coconut water is also more nutritious than whole milk, with less fat and no cholesterol, and it can boost your immune system, detoxify, and fight viruses.  It also happens to be naturally sweet and delicious…

No wonder the coconut is often called “the tree which gives all that is necessary for living.”

The fruit-bearing palms are prolific in South America, India, the Pacific Islands, Hawaii and Florida.  The coconut provides a nutritious source of meat, juice, milk, and oil. On many islands coconut is a staple in the diet.  Nearly one third of the world’s population depends on coconut to some degree for their food and their economy. Only recently has western modern medical science unlocked the secrets to the coconut’s amazing healing powers.

Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is classified as a “functional food” because it provides many health benefits beyond its nutritional content. Because of its high fiber content, coconut makes an excellent source of dietary fiber, and has the highest percentage of fiber among all plant foods. Seventy five percent of the total carbohydrates content is fiber.

Manuel Lasprilla

Meet Manuel Lasprilla. Manuel is the Manager of FuegoMundo.  Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, he has lived in Atlanta since 2002 with his wife and three children.  He has a wealth of experience in the food industry as chef and manager, running Latin-Style restaurants in Colombia for ten years, and managing three fast-casual restaurants in Alpharetta for over 5 years.

NOW HIRING

Seeking servers, grill, kitchen, and dining positions.
Contact Manuel, 404.502.4709, juamlas@hotmail.com

Immediate availability for full-time positions.
Prefer bilingual applicants.