There are some who see Cinco de Mayo as somewhat of a joke because they feel their culture is being exploited by U.S. beer and alcohol companies. I see it a bit differently and let me explain why.
You see, I...
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Ring in the New Year Carribean-style With This Creamy Coquito Recipe
Before your guests arrive and before the big countdown, mix up a batch of our special New Year’s Coquito. We got this recipe from an old colleague who says she got it from her Puerto Rican grandmother. We thought, "Hot damn, it...
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Día de los Muertos – Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration
Día de los Muertos brings back many fond childhood memories for me -- from the making of sugar skulls to the annual bus ride to Evergreen Cemetery in East Los Angeles for the night time procession. Sometimes, when people of other cultures...
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Nescafé Clásico Kicks-off “Celebra Nuestro Ritmo” Campaign
Nescafé Clásico invited LatinoFoodie and a handful of other local food bloggers to breakfast on Monday, August 15, to introduce them to Latin dance sensation, Javier "Poty" Castillo, director of choreography for leading...
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MICHELADA RECIPE
I can't even begin to tell you how an ice cold Michelada has rescued me.
It's 11 a.m. on a Saturday morning. My eyes burn, stomach turns and even my teeth hurt. The only audible sound is the leaf blower from my neighbor's gardener. Anything...
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Time for Happy Hour Libations To Kick-off Memorial Day Weekend 2011
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I have a good friend who always says, "It's happy hour somewhere in the world." LatinoFoodie loves that care-free spirit....
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