You’re thinking Idaho, right? Or Ireland? Neither one! Like the tomato, the potato, too, is originally from the Andean region of South America, where more than 5,000 varieties are cultivated! A Peruvian farmer’s market may sell up to 30 varieties of spuds ranging in color and shape from purple, orange, spotted, banana-like, and a few […]
Continue ReadingThe headline news of Rep. Anthony Weiner’s (D-N.Y.) recent scandal (and now we here his wife is expecting a baby) made me think about other wieners around the country. Get your mind out of the gutter. I am talking about hot dogs. You have Chicago dogs and NY dogs, but I must say, the bacon […]
Continue ReadingAfter reading Norma Vega’s recent Cultural Capsule on the Origin of the Tomato, we were inspired to create our own “tomatopalooza.” We had fun searching for some tasty tomato/xitomatl recipes. What are your favorite xitomatl based recipes? Huevos Rancheros smothered in Tomato Sauce As palettes are awakened and grow, a foods’ status can also evolve from peasant food to haute cuisine. We can’t speak of […]
Continue ReadingThis weekend LatinoFoodie ventured over to the Lummis Festival in Northeast Los Angeles. Our first stop, of course, the food trucks. The Lomo Arigato truck décor alone had us thinking this was going to be a different food experience. On the front hood protruded a butcher’s cleaver knife as if to slice a new flavor […]
Continue ReadingSubmitted by: Norma Vega I must give credit to my friend, Francisco López Castro, who’s from Espejo, Córdoba, for this recipe. Spanish gazpacho has a looser consistency, whereas salmorejo is creamier and smoother. Preparation: In a large bowl place about 5 large (2 lbs.), VERY ripe red tomatoes. (preferably the kind you see at the Farmer’s Market). Peeled, […]
Continue ReadingWe’ve all heard that the great USDA Food Pyramid has fallen: Long Live the Plate! If you recall, when the Pyramid came out in the 90s, it was controversial, not to mention confusing and nutritionally flawed. Let’s face it. It was carb heaven and the meat and dairy folks quickly charged Congress to have it […]
Continue ReadingYou know when a Swiss company sells Aguas Frescas that corporate America is finally realizing the strength of the U.S. Hispanic purchasing power. LatinoFoodie can’t wait to try them! Nestlé USA has recently introduced three authentic flavored aguas frescas drinks in select markets across the United States arriving in stores in time for summer. Based on traditional Hispanic beverages, […]
Continue ReadingWe received a news release recently where the lead said, “Bring on the authentic flavors of Mexico, Spain and other Latin American countries; Americans are ready!” And at LatinoFoodie, we couldn’t agree more. According to a recent report on Hispanic food and beverage trends released by Companiesandmarkets.com, non-Hispanic Americans have developed an increased appetite for Latino […]
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By Contributing Writer: Norma Vega Every wonder where the first tomatoes originated? These plump fruits (yes, fruits, not vegetables!) grew wild in the Andes region of South America, but it wasn’t until they reached the central region of Mexico that the Aztecs began to cultivate them into the round, fleshy summer edibles we now recognize […]
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