The other day I was at the grocery store and they had whole tilapia on sale. Typically, I purchase fillets, but have always felt that tilapia is so mild in flavor that if I cooked it with the bones and skin still intact, the fish flavor would be stronger. Admittedly, I was a little intimidated with the whole fish. But, […]
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I love apple season. The warm, glowing month when the days grow a little shorter and the air crisper. This is the season when the abundant, seemingly year-round fruit is actually at its peak — crisp and sweet. Melissa’s Produce invited LatinoFoodie to tour the Cuyama Orchard’s organic apple farm about two hours north of Los […]
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In celebration of El Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) happening on Friday, Nov. 2, a group of friends got together for a potluck brunch in East Los Angeles, Ca. Thank you to our dear friend Nicole Presley, who opened up her home to us crazy bloggers for a fun time. We shared […]
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As you’re throwing together your menu for a wicked Halloween party, don’t forget the Sangrita. We’re not talking about the wine and fruit drink. No, Sangrita is a traditional Mexican drink served with high-end tequilas. Unfortunately, it is not as widely known in the United States. It does not contain alcohol, but rather it is a simple […]
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Not a day goes by that I don’t think about my mom and other loved ones dear to me that have passed. I’ll catch glimpses of them in other people’s smile, the flowers, the wind, and the stars at night. Still, I enjoy the idea of having one day where we outwardly show our love for […]
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Americans have had a love affair with pizza since around the turn of the century, when it was mostly a peasant food made in the home kitchens of Italian immigrants. Today, pizza has become a worldwide favorite, making it a slice of heaven for children and adults alike. Pizza like music, crosses all cultures. Domino’s […]
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I’ve come to realize as an adult that I not only learned how to cook from my mom, but I also inherited her skills of how to keep a perfectly cluttered home. I’m not talking hoarder-style, but definitely small piles of paper on every imaginable surface, clean clothes patiently waiting to be folded, washed […]
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Last week we received our copy of the “Muy Bueno Cookbook — Three Generations of Authentic Mexican Flavor.” From the beautiful food photography to the simple, easy to follow recipes, we enjoyed reading the stories of Evangelina Soza, Veronica Gonzalez-Smith and Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack. This dynamic mother daughter trio bring their love for cooking and their abuelita’s […]
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“Go to bed!” That was pretty much my “bedtime ritual” while growing up. Or, at least that’s what I remember as a tween. I think when I was younger I would hear, “Time for mimis.” I still say “mimis” today. As an adult, bedtime is a busy time with our two dogs. Pork Chop and Chubby […]
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Location: 2100 E. Cesar Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles. The first time we were introduced to Guisados, traditional home style braises on fresh handmade tortillas, was at a tasting for the East LA Meets Napa event. The savory meat stews cooked with vegetables and chiles danced on your tongue as you bit down into the taco. […]
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