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Perry Li: Delicias Gastronómicas Propias de Deltona ESCANEAR PARA LEER LA VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL
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Perry and Daniel Li at the Cocky Rooster Cafe.
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Because Li has been a dishwasher, busboy, and server, he knows how each of his team feels and won’t ask them to do anything he isn’t willing to do. He regards his team as family. Many of his core employees have
Rooster Café’s menu are all created by Li. They are his babies. “It’s like if you have children, you can’t say which one is your favorite.” He describes his dishes like the popular Best Ever Meatloaf and Pastelon Omelette as “layers of flavor and textures that explode in your mouth.”
been with him for years. “Everyone has each other’s back,” states Li. If the dishwasher breaks down, a server will lend a hand. “My passion translates down. If you work for me, you’ll get the best restaurant education.”
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His experience in every facet of restaurant management contributes to his success. The fresh pastries made on-site result from his time at Miami’s Andalusia Bakery. His attention to every detail comes from his experiences as Director of Operations at Townsend’s Plantations’ Captain and the Cowboy restaurant.
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Perry Li, owner of the Cocky Rooster Café, enthusiastically admits, “the restaurant is my playground. I’m not working; I’m playing.” From his first baked creation as a child, a cherry cheesecake that he didn’t share with anyone, Li’s passion and work ethic led him to become a master chef and successful entrepreneur.
Li studied Culinary Arts at Johnson and Wales University in Rhode Island. But working for Chef Volcker Frick was where he learned cuttingedge culinary skills. Cooking classical European cuisine at the highest level led to his ability to prepare exceptional food at lower price points. The items on the Cocky
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“Whatever anyone can imagine, I can create”
Li and his wife, Lynette, opened the café in 2012. He takes great joy in starting the restaurant from the ground up. As a chef and entrepreneur, “It’s the food that comes first. Once you make sure the food is going to taste good, and people will enjoy what you prepared, then you are running the business well.”
The Cocky Rooster Café also caters. “Whatever anyone can imagine, I can create,” states Li. The restaurant, located at 1382 Howland Blvd. in Deltona, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by to delight in one of Li’s culinary masterpieces!
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Li, who emigrated from Taiwan at a young age, had an early start in the restaurant business. At twelve, he bussed tables at Peking Gardens. At sixteen, he managed a Pizza Hut. “I had so much fun working in the restaurants,” Li states. But the idea to become a chef came when he received a culinary school flyer. “What? You can go to college to be a chef?” was Li’s delighted reaction.
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With our continuum of healthcare all in one place, at Halifax Health | UF Health Medical Center of Deltona we are committed to providing the West Volusia community a higher level of care for years to come.
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Today, Halifax Health | UF Health Medical Center of Deltona is a 6-story medical center with 43 licensed beds, and a two-story medical annex building adjacent, in addition to its 24-hour emergency department. The hospital has an endoscopy suite, a hybrid catheterization/fluoroscopy suite, and four operating suites in which UF Health surgeons perform procedures in general surgery, bariatrics, oncologic surgery, endoscopy, cardiac catheterization, orthopedics, endovascular & vascular. Here you’ll find the most advanced technology including 4k laparoscopy which provides four times more information than conventional imaging systems. This advanced imaging allows
stroke, and fractures as well as 13 intensive care rooms to provide care to patients with severe or life-threatening illness and injury. Your care does not end when you walk out our door, follow-up care can be found right around the corner in the medical annex, providing primary and pediatric care, imaging and rehabilitation.
Joel Bautista, MD, FACS, is a general surgeon and Medical Director at Halifax Health | UF Medical Center of Deltona. Dr. Bautista attended Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and completed a general surgery residency at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. He then worked 15 years in North Central Missouri at Moberly Regional Medical Center and the surrounding Good Samaritan Hospital, Pershing Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center. He held several leadership roles in these hospitals, including Vice Chief of Staff and chair/director of the respective departments of surgery.
Asidepatients.fromsurgical capabilities, the Halifax Health | UF Health Medical Center of Deltona has 30 medical surgical rooms that provide care to adults who are hospitalized with a variety of conditions like pneumonia,
In 2016 Halifax Health opened the doors to a free-standing emergency department in West Volusia. At the time, it was the only one of its kind in the city of Deltona. Four years later, and a partnership with UF Health, the free-standing emergency department advanced to a state-of-the-art medical facility, the Halifax Health | UF Health Medical Center of Deltona.
surgeons to examine tissue structures in closer proximity, making it easier to access them accurately.
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Dr. Bautista has over 35 years of experience and is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Bautista has served as president of the Volusia County Medical Society and as a delegate for the Florida Medical Association.
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The operating rooms at Halifax Health | UF Health Medical Center of Deltona are Total Integration Operating Rooms. This means that there’s direct connectivity with other hospital equipment and information systems. X-ray, CT, MRI and other diagnostic capabilities are all available in the operating room, so patients don’t have to be transported when imaging is required. This also allows OR teams to record high-definition images during surgery that physicians can refer to during post-operative consultations with the patient and family. These features allow surgeons to perform at their highest level, meaning better outcomes for
MYDELTONAMAGAZINE.COM | MY DELTONA MAGAZINE | 7 Experience a higher level of surgical care. Halifax Health | UF Health–Medical Center of Deltona offers a state-of-the-art surgery center equipped with leading-edge technology and staffed with the expertise of UF Health board-certified surgeons. Surgical procedures include: › Bariatric › Breast › Cancer › Cardiac › Colorectal › Endocrine › Endovascular › Gastrointestinal › General › Gynecologic › Maxillofacial › Neurologic › Ophthalmology › Orthopedic › Otolaryngology › Thoracic › Urology › Vascular halifaxhealth.org/deltona | 386.457.6384 Jason J. Arellano, MD General Surgeon Joel O. Bautista, MD General Surgeon Andrew Hayden , MD Orthopedic Surgeon J. Richard R. Rhodes , MD Orthopedic Surgeon Douglas W. Sanders, MD General Surgeon Meet our UF Health board-certified surgeons
The impending Fall/Winter means something a little different for Floridians. No need to bundle up indoors. As the humidity wanes and the scorching summer temperatures give way to 70-degree highs, now is the time we head outdoors. Here are ten fun activities to do as a family in Deltona’s beautiful Eco Parks.
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Campbell Park is named for William H. Campbell, a Deltona resident who was a casualty in the Vietnam War. The 14 acres grounds include a floating dock, fishing piers, waterfront observation deck and boardwalk, basketball court, beach volleyball court, lighted tennis court, playground, walking trail, and pavilions. With so many amenities, this would be the perfect place to host your next birthday party or family gathering.
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You can expect to see bald eagles, herons, egrets a vast array of ducks, and water birds. Animals can often be spotted where the shore meets the water. In a one-year study, over 200 species of birds were observed at this park by the Audubon Society. The optimal times to observe birds and other wildlife are during dawn and dusk because this is when animals are most active!
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Simple and fun activities for families to enjoy the outdoors.
Take a day out with your dog at Keysville Dog Park
It’s a dog’s life at Keysville Dog Park, home of the “Wags and Whiskers Pet Festival,” held annually in
March. With two separate playing areas (for small and large dogs), fenced watering stations, a playground, and a 1/2 mile walking trail, this is a wonderful place to bring your furry friend.
Go Fishing at Lake Butler Nature Park
Take a nature hike at Thornby Park
Bring a picnic to Blue Heron Nature Preserve Park
This scenic lakeshore walking trail surveys multiple ecological areas, allowing a great opportunity to view many different types of plants and flowers. Meander along Three Island Lake and explore wooded areas with large oaks and pines, the lakeshore water feature, and observation points connected by trails.
Beautifully situated on the Lake Butler chain of lakes, Festival Park is home to numerous birthday celebrations and community events. Lots of oak trees, green grass, and a fun playground make this park an ideal place to host a gathering. Reserve a pavilion, pop some burgers and hot dogs on the grill, and enjoy time outdoors with loved ones.
Discover native flora and fauna at Three Island Lake Nature Park
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with numerous areas of white sand. One of the main attractions in the Preserve is the Florida Scrub-Jay. The Florida Scrub-Jay is found only in the state of Florida and only in scrub habitat. The Lyonia Boundary Trail travels the border of the preserve and takes an average of 50 min to complete.
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Stately oaks, pines, and magnolia trees blanket the landscape with lush vines growing up the trunks. The trail is short but beautiful, so take time to notice the wonders of nature. Take binoculars or a magnifying glass or bring paper and a peeled crayon to do leaf or bark rubbing.
Sometimes there’s no better way to enjoy the outdoors than to set out a blanket and have a relaxing picnic. This park, as well as others in Deltona, are dedicated primarily as nature experience-based parks with minimum manmade impact. Pack up some sandwiches and snacks and explore Blue Heron West’s wide open field - perfect for viewing nature not usually seen in more forested areas.
Explore a ‘scrub habitat’ at the Lyonia Wildlife Preserve
In this preserve, there are over 164 species of plants and 124 species of animals that rely on this ecosystem of high, sandy ridges dominated by short oaks and other low vegetation
Host a BBQ at Festival Park
Lake Butler Nature Park provides fishing spots along the banks of the lake. The lake offers incredible bass fishing as well as other abundant freshwater species, such as Bluegill, Crappie, Gar, and Sunfish. The Butler Chain of Lakes Blueways Trail has three landings and 10+ miles of canoe/kayak/paddleboard trails.
Support this community effort and observe what local gardeners are growing this season. Fall is the perfect time to begin gardening in Central Florida. The butterfly garden is a new addition for you to enjoy. This is the place for people to learn about gardening, get involved and share information and ideas. Visit today and get your garden growing!
RIVERA FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC –CASSELBERRY 3950 US HWY-17-92, Suite 1000 Casselberry, Fl (407)767-487832707
Dr. Alicia has worked in her Deltona Chiropractic clinic since 2003. She gives each new patient the same painstaking care from the start: She and her amazing team of chiropractors, therapists and front desk staff chart the patient’s complete medical history and perform a series of diagnostic tests including X-rays. But when the patient is hurting and wonders when does treatment begin, “The very same day,” is her response as she can’t help but smile! “We find and correct the true cause of the patient’s pain; we don’t mask it with medication.”
Dr. Alicia Rivera hears similar comments from her clients every day:
Team. This gave her extremely useful insight into treating sports injuries and conducting sports team physicals (she handles physicals and sports injuries for local teenage athletes). This is the primary reason we incorporate physical therapy along with chiropractic care in each and every visit, to help heal the body, including the muscles, as a Dr.whole.Rivera accepts most insurance claims, including Medicaid and Medicare. They treat patients from auto accidents to workman’s compensation, managed care, prenatal care and orthopedist and primary care physician referrals. Patients range in age from infants to the elderly.
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“I can walk my dog now,” or “My golf swing doesn’t hurt anymore,” and “We can dance again!” Her favorite response of them all is: “You gave me my life back!” But Dr. Rivera is quick to say that she sets realistic goals for her patients. “I may not turn a chronic sufferer into an Olympic athlete, but I can help the person enjoy daily life and avoid surgery.”
Dr. Rivera became interested in chiropractic medicine while studying for her BS in Biology at the University of Miami. She obtained her Doctorate’s at Palmer College of Chiropractic in San Jose, California; then worked for a private clinic in Miami, Florida as a team physician for the Miami Hurricane’s Football
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Rivera Family Chiropractic Center has become a Deltona household name. Their doors are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every other Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. They are located at 821 DeBary Ave. in Deltona, just over a mile east of I-4 exit 108.
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Amazon opened its distribution warehouse in 2019 and is currently employing 1,450 people, well over their original projections. With other building projects, such as a 1 million square foot distribution center being built on the I-4IP
Although the pandemic kept us from truly celebrating our 25th year as a city in 2020, we continue to take strides to move away from the sleepy bedroom community Deltona was originally founded as by the Mackle brothers in the 1960s, and into a city of family fun, economic growth and assorted recreational experiences.
Our Reimagining and Redeveloping comes in many forms, including
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Municipalities are constantly changing with the times. The City of Deltona is no different.
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leveraging the partnerships the City of Deltona has fostered over the years.
During the “State of the City” address last November, Deltona Mayor Heidi Herzberg introduced a new moniker for the City of Deltona: Reimagine, Redevelop, Rediscover Deltona.
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quality of life and engaging visitors to share in what the city and its immediate surroundings has to offer.
Ongoing Economic Development partnerships with Volusia County, Team Volusia and our neighboring municipalities and the State of Florida are helping change the economic landscape, and creating employment opportunities for our residents within the city.
The City of Deltona is a growing and culturally diverse city that is making proactive changes to positively influence business growth, resident
In the post -COVID 19 world, municipalities throughout America have had to think outside the box with regards to residential and commercial development.
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(Industrial Park) complex, and highdensity housing near the Epic Movie theater complex, which will bring much needed housing to the area, Deltona’s economic outlook is strong.
It’s no secret that Central Florida has become a destination for many peo ple looking to enjoy a higher quality of life that improves their health, comfort and happiness.
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Volusia’s premier convention, event and conference space. With space to host 2 to 2,000 people, The Center has grown into a gathering place for special events, from weddings, to STEM camps for children, to awards presentations for community partners to private gatherings and parties hosted by residents and non-residents alike.
Whether enjoying walking one of our numerous nature trails, biking on a multi-use trail, taking your kids to escape the heat at the Wes Crile Park splash pad or joining a recreational adult sports leagues at Dewey O. Boster, recreational activities in Deltona offer something for everyone. Recently the City of Deltona’s Parks and Recreation Department began the process of national
Deltona hasn’t even begun to hit its full stride. We invite you to take a walk with us as we reimagine, redevelop and rediscover our young, City of Deltona.
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6. Development near Epic Theaters
It’s no secret that Central Florida has become a destination for many people looking to enjoy a higher quality of life that improves their health, comfort and happiness. Improving the quality of life within the City of Deltona is one of the ways we are rediscovering what makes our corner of West Volusia special.
Deltona’s several parks and trails offer a variety of recreational activities for families, retirees and everyone in between.
As we reimagine the City of Deltona as a destination, just off of I-4 exit 114 sits The Center at Deltona, West
Deltona is a city of good neighbors; the lifeblood of the City of Deltona.
accreditation for its recreational facilities through the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The City looks forward to engaging with our citizens and guests as we plan for the future of Deltona recreation and become the first city within Volusia County to attain national accreditation.
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In February of this year, the City of Deltona was invited to present at the Wildlife Viewing and Nature Tourism Academy in Tucson, Arizona. This unique Academy brought together professionals from state, federal, non-profit, and private organizations to share and discuss real-world examples, case studies, and processes for nature tourism programs and projects throughout North America. The City of Deltona was the only municipality invited to share how we redeveloped Deltona as an eco-friendly recreation hub and how we are inviting people to rediscover the beauty our eco-friendly parks and trails have to offer.
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A significant driver of economic growth is Deltona’s need for medical facilities closer to home. We are proud of the recently completed Advanced Cardiovascular Surgery Center that has joined Halifax Health/UF Health, Advent Health, and Family Health Source, as medical resources for our community.
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Best of Sanford’s 6th Annual Readers’ Choice Award Gala
“Oh, what a night celebrating local businesses, recognizing the importance of community, and walking the red carpet. The big excitement of the evening was the unveiling and launch of My Deltona Magazine. This will be an amazing addition to the beautiful diverse community of Deltona, highlighting so many wonderful attributes our city has to offer.”
— JOSEPH HEARN VICE PRESIDENT | VOLUSIA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Deltona is a city of good neighbors; Sanford has been a sister city since 2012. On August 30, during the Best of Sanford Award Gala Ceremony and the visit to Sanford by the mayor of the city of Deltona, Heidi Herzberg, she ratified ties of friendship with the mayor of Sanford. Vice Mayor Maritza Avila-Vazquez recalled the sister city agreement from a decade ago and unveiled the cover of the first My Deltona Magazine dba My Sanford Magazine, once again strengthening ties between both neighboring cities.
Deltona es una ciudad de buenos vecinos; Sanford ha sido una ciudad hermana desde el 2012. El 30 de agosto durante la Ceremonia de la Award Gala Best of Sanford y la visita a Sanford de la alcaldesa de la ciudad de Deltona, Heidi Herzberg ratifica lazos de amistad con el alcalde de Sanford su comunidad. La Vicealcaldesa Maritza Avila-Vazquez rememoro el acuerdo de ciudad hermanas desde hace una década, y procedió a develar la portada de la primera revista My Deltona Magazine dba My Sanford Magazine fortaleciendo una vez más los lazos entre ambas ciudades vecinas.
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successful business. Although he started off small and local, after receiving all the right permits, he has sold his cakes throughout Volusia County, Seminole County and even making his way into Orange County.
traditional New York Style Cheesecake he is serving up weekly throughout Central Florida.
On most Mondays and Thursdays, you can find Mr. hismakingawaychurningObeso
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The man at the center of this cheesecake revolution is Brian Obeso, owner of Cheesecake Chinos.
His table is set with a refrigerated case full of cheesecakes with various flavors, in which almost always he sells out.
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Throughout the last year, the sight of cheesecake minis and full slices have made the rounds through a variety of events and social gatherings in and around the city of Deltona.
Since the beginning of the year, when the city of Deltona began providing space for area food trucks at Wes Crile Park on Friday evenings, “Cheesecake Chinos” has remained a staple at “Friday Night Bites” and has continued crafting new flavors and building quite the following. Although the weekly event at Wes Crile is typically reserved for food trucks, Mr. Obeso is consistently there.
Mr. Obeso has been an entrepreneur since a young age and has tried his hand at various ventures, but his cheesecake business has by far been his most
A student at culinary school, Mr. Obeso was the first to admit that he didn’t originally take culinary arts seriously and was in it for the food. However, Obeso was once given a no-bake cheesecake recipe and although he mentioned that the nograduatedwithexperimentedandAfterbackground.givenimprovewouldgood,cheesecakefinishedtastedheknewhebeabletouponit,hisculinarymuchtrialerror,Obesoflavorsandfrombaketothe
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cocina, Obeso fue el primero en admitir que al principio no se tomó en serio la gastronomía y que lo hacía únicamente por la comida. Sin embargo, una receta de cheesecake sin hornear cayó en las manos de Obeso un día, y aunque aquel pastel de queso tenía buen sabor, supo que podría mejorarlo, dada su formación culinaria.
has whipped up a variety of flavors, from strawberry cheesecake, to espresso cheesecake and a pistachio flavored cheesecake infused with white chocolate sauce, that he calls the “Whiplachio.” If you were to ask what his favorite cheesecake was, Obeso cannot
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cheesecakes at the industrial kitchen at the Sons & Daughters of Italy on Doyle Road in Deltona.
industrial sized mixer. The process of making these cakes is an arduous and lonely one. Mr. Obeso works alone and does a lot of the mixing by hand to ensure a consistent flavor and texture throughout the Althoughbatter.Obeso
La mayoría de los lunes y jueves, puedes encontrarlo batiendo los ingredientes para sus pasteles de queso en la cocina industrial de Sons & Daughters of Italy en Doyle Road, Deltona.
Crea cada cheesecake desde cero, moliendo obleas de galletas de chocolate o galletas graham, mezclando mantequilla derretida y formando a mano la corteza, usando la misma técnica manual que se usaría para hacer pupusas, una llamada a la herencia salvadoreña de Obeso. Una vez que la corteza está lista se deja reposar. Mientras, él se ocupa de mezclar los ingredientes para la masa, con “Big Bertha”, la batidora de tamaño industrial. El proceso de elaboración de estos pasteles es arduo y solitario. Obeso trabaja solo y hace gran parte de la mezcla a mano para garantizar que la masa tenga un sabor y una textura uniformes.
Brian ha sido empresario desde muy joven, y ha probado suerte en distintas empresas, pero, sin duda, su emprendimiento de pasteles de queso ha sido su negocio más exitoso. Aunque comenzó siendo pequeño y local, después de recibir todas las autorizaciones pertinentes, ha conseguido vender sus pasteles a lo largo de todo el condado de Volusia, el condado de Seminole e incluso el condado de Orange.
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Cuando se le preguntó por qué, entre todas las cosas, eligió el pastel de queso, la respuesta de Obeso fue “por qué no, es delicioso y sofisticado, y una de las mejores cosas de la vida”.
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El hombre detrás de esta dulce revolución es Brian Obeso, propietario de Cheesecake DesdeChinos.principios de año, la ciudad de Deltona empezó a autorizar espacios para los camiones de comida en la zona de Wes Crile Park los viernes por la noche, y desde entonces “Cheesecake Chinos” no solo se ha mantenido como un punto clave de los “Friday Night Bites”, sino que ha seguido elaborando nuevos sabores y ganando muchísimos seguidores. Aunque la actividad semanal en Wes Crile se suele reservar para food trucks, Obeso siempre está allí con su mesita y una vitrina refrigerada llena de pasteles de queso de distintos sabores, que casi siempre se terminan agotando.
You can find Mr. Obeso at Wes Crile Park’s “Friday Night Bites” on the corner of Norbert Terrace and Ft. Smith every Friday from 4:30pm – 8pm.
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When asked why of all things, he chose cheesecake, Mr. Obeso’s response was “why not, it is delicious and decadent and one of the finer things in life.”
El Sr. Brian Obeso está presente en los “Friday Night Bites” de Wes Crile Park en la esquina de Norbert Terrace y Ft. Smith todos los viernes de 4:30 PM a 8 PM.
En el último año, los mini cheesecakes y las porciones de pastel de queso han estado presentes en las reuniones y los acontecimientos sociales en la ciudad de Deltona y sus alrededores.
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Rocco Anastasio es Oficial de Información Pública y Comunitaria de la ciudad de Deltona. También es un premiado documentalista y columnista.
Aunque Brian Obeso ha preparado pasteles de muchos y variados sabores —desde el pastel de queso de fresas, hasta el pastel de queso con expreso, o el pastel de queso de pistacho macerado en salsa de chocolate blanco, que él llama Whiplachio—, si le preguntaran cuál es su cheesecake favorito, él no podría decidirse por uno en especial. ¡Él se refiere a los pasteles como sus “bebés” y los ama a todos por igual!
Después de mucho ensayo y error, Obeso experimentó con sabores y pasó de una receta sin hornear al tradicional pastel de queso al estilo de Nueva York que sirve hoy, semanalmente, en Florida central.
choose just one. He refers to these cakes as his “babies” and loves them all the same!
Rocco Anastasio is the Community Public Information Officer for the City of Deltona. He is also an award-winning documentary filmmaker and columnist.
He creates each cheesecake from scratch, grinding up chocolate cookie wafers or graham crackers, mixing melted butter and hand forming the crust, using the same hand technique one would use while making pupusas, a call back to Mr. Obeso’s Salvadorian heritage. Once the crust is ready, they are set aside to rest, while Mr. Obeso attends to mixing in the ingredients for the batter, with “Big Bertha,” the
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