Cafe de olla is life. You may think that is an exaggeration, but you probably haven’t seen me in the morning. we are a coffee household. We have an old fashioned drip coffee maker, an espresso machine when we’re feeling fancy, a French press for lazy weekends, and a (gasp) Keurig for instant coffee when […]
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There is nothing better to quench your thirst on a hot summer day than a cold glass of Agua Fresca de Jamaica. Made from dried Hibiscus flowers, the crimson or deep magenta-colored flowers infuse the cold drink with a beautiful hue. People drink Agua de Jamaica both hot and cold. The beverage has a tart, […]
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Think of Strawberries and Cream but with an adult twist. This lovely Balsamic Strawberries and Honey-Ricotta Cream recipe will elevate your dessert game, that’s for sure! See what summer memories come up for you while you and your family are preparing this recipe for a twist on Strawberries and Cream. Berry picking with your parents, […]
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This is a sponsored post by Cacique Inc. All opinions are my own. There are few ingredients that call my name like cheese does. So partnering to work with Cacique, the number one brand of Mexican cheeses, is a dream come true. Making tlacoyos with Cacique Cotija was a no-brainer to me for a vegetarian […]
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We’ve got three fantastic ideas for what we are calling Heart-cuterie boards. Heart, soul and pansa – the trinity of our lives nourished by friends, family and food. As foodies and Latinos, we often show our love through food. And looking at me and Stephen, we sure do have a lot of love around us! […]
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Love is in the air, so why not in our bellies? We’ve got Red Hot Velvet Cupcakes for you just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Red Hot Velvet Cupcakes recipe comes from a party we hosted many years ago — A Latinofoodie Valentine’s Day party for some family and some close friends. The five […]
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PERUVIAN TALLARIN VERDE Peruvian food has emerged as one of the hottest food trends for the U.S., especially here in Los Angeles. While searching for a Peruvian recipe that we could make in our own kitchen, we stumbled upon the Tallarin Verde. Interesting to note the Italian immigrant influence of pesto to Peru. IT’S ALL […]
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This time of year is easily consumed with the smells of Autumn: apples, pumpkins, cinnamon, nutmeg, pine cones and wood fires. Even if the cool temperatures have yet to show themselves in Southern California, fall is here. Changing leaves, crisp fall air, migrating honking geese, and jumping into piles of freshly raked leaves may […]
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We are partnering with Cacique®. All opinions are our own. There’s no better fun than a game night at the Chavez house! Friends stopping by on a Friday night after a long week of work to unwind with good food, drinks, and the inevitable belly laughs. Of course, with our friends, we get a little […]
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If you have not been Downtown lately, we have FOUR reasons for you to visit the Los Angeles Fashion District. This small part of our beloved Downtown has evolved into the center of Fabrics, Fashion, Flowers, and Food. Alliteration aside, you can also find some of the hottest hotels and galleries…so I guess that makes […]
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