Sending your kids to bed early with a glass of milk may help them to be more awake and alert the following morning, so we hear from the California Milk Processor Board. To heck with the kids, a restful night’s sleep is...
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It’s Tailgate Time! Habanero BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches with King’s Hawaiian Bread
YAY! Football season is finally here! Hey, I know what you're thinking...Really, Stephen ? Football? Yes! Believe it or not, I love football. It’s the one sport...
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Avocado and Yellow Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
In Extremadura they do it with bits of ham. In Cordoba they do it with hard-boiled eggs. In La Mancha they cook it with rabbit. In Cadiz, during times of drought, they make it creamy with less water. Gazpacho has many faces,...
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Blueberry Granita
With the sun beating down our house with its Southwestern exposure, it seemed there would not be any time to make dessert for dinner. But the ripe blueberries nesting in the refrigerator, graciously provided by the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, were...
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Don’t Let Summer Pass Without Trying This Grilled Peach Salad with a Ginger-Lime Dressing
We have two weeks (longer if you're lucky enough to live in sunny California) to smell the roses, soak up the sun, jump into waves, and grill, grill, grill! With peaches at their peak seasonal ripeness, we have easy access to the...
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Sensational Strawberries — Sweet and Good For You
California strawberry peak season is officially here and last night Art and I had an opportunity to sample all of the red berry's deliciousness. Thanks to our good friend Yolanda Machado from Sassy Mama in LA and the California Strawberry Commission for inviting us!...
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National Tequila Day — Enjoy This Fabulous Margarita Recipe
Today is National Tequila Day, a wonderful reminder to enjoy a tequila beverage. Sure it is mid-week, but who cares?! A margarita would pair nicely with your Taco Tuesday menu for dinner tonight. Here's a margarita recipe we featured a while back that is sure to...
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No Bake Cup Cakes: Keeping You Cool with a Summer Treat
With the temperature rising, it is getting harder to stay in the kitchen for any length of time. The blazing sun fills our LatinoFoodie kitchen with its warmth to the point of broiling our potted house plants. The doggies pant for relief...
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Fourth of July with a Bang: Greek Yogurt With Chipotle For Your Grilled Corn on the Cob
Beyond the fireworks, Fourth of July brings wonderful memories of childhood. One of my favorite side dishes included grilled corn on the cob.
Today, some of our gringo friends look in bewilderment when they see us eat corn on the cob with all of...
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Just in Time for Father’s Day: Grilled Steak with Chimichurri
Got a taste for grilling this Father's Day? We certainly do. Art and I are hosting my family this Sunday for Father's Day, giving my father, brother and sister-in-law a break from cooking and cleaning. Our menu will include an assortment of...
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