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Happy Anniversary to Us!

06-17-2011 Stephen Chavez 0

We'd like to give a toast to our new readers and followers. LatinoFoodie celebrates its one month anniversary today and we're looking forward to many many more with all of you. Cheers! [caption id="attachment_551" align="alignleft" width="211" caption="A Toast to Our Readers! "] Read more

I LOVE ME SOME PAPAS CON CHORIZO!

06-10-2011 Stephen Chavez 3

*Please note this recipe has been updated to be more accurate with cooking time for the potatoes. As the weekend approaches my stomach begins to growl with different food cravings, especially for breakfast. Now, don’t get me wrong. I enjoy...

The Origin of the Potato: The People’s Food

06-09-2011 Stephen Chavez 3

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...

All This Talk About Weiner Makes Us Hungry for a Hot Dog

06-08-2011 Stephen Chavez 0

The 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...

Lomo Arigato Food Truck Features a “Secret” Aji Sauce that’s to Die For

06-07-2011 Stephen Chavez 0

This 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...

Ahh, the Tomato-based Salmorejo (Gazpacho from Córdoba, España)

06-04-2011 Stephen Chavez 0

Submitted 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:...

NESTLÉ® USA LAUNCHES NEW NESTLÉ® AGUAS FRESCAS READY-TO-DRINK BEVERAGES — 100% natural & authentic Jamaica, Horchata, Tamarindo flavors

06-02-2011 Stephen Chavez 0

You 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!

Real California Hispanic Dairy Products Bring Authentic Flavor and Flair to All Dishes

06-01-2011 Stephen Chavez 0

[caption id="attachment_302" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photo and recipe provided by The California Milk Advisory Board"]

[/caption] We received a news release recently where the lead said, “Bring on the authentic flavors of Mexico, Spain...

Cultural Capsule: The Origin of the Tomato

06-01-2011 Stephen Chavez 0

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...