We were recently asked to create a recipe using avocados from Mexico. Below is one of our favorite shrimp cocktail recipes that has just the right amount of heat and zest. Here’s a snippet of information that our contributing writer Norma Vega posted a few months back about the delectable avocado: Yet another fruit from […]
Continue ReadingDo you ever feel totally out of sorts after eating baked goods or other processed foods? Perhaps you are gluten intolerant or more seriously, may have celiac disease. People live for years not knowing and living with the discomfort.
Continue ReadingWhen LatinoFoodie was invited to lead the Latino Food Blogger Panel at Hispanicize 2012 in Miami last week, we were humbled and honored. Who wouldn’t want to visit Miami? The heat of South Beach, beautiful people everywhere, fabulous night life, and of course for us, the idea of eating delicious, authentic Cuban and Caribbean cuisine had us […]
Continue ReadingRecently, the kind folks over at Supremo sent us some fabulous cheeses, chorizo, and cremas. We ate most of the cheeses in sandwiches, with eggs and chorizo, in beans, in quesadillas, on sopes, with fruit, etc. We made some devilishly delicious Red Chilaquiles using some Queso Asadero, a LatinoFoodie spin on Strawberries and Cream using Mexican Ricotta, and […]
Continue ReadingRecently, Sunkist invited a group of Los Angeles-area food bloggers to a cooking demonstration at the Sur la Table Kitchens with Chef Robert Dahni to celebrate the Cara Cara orange harvest. We made a pico de gallo, a champagne and brandy cocktail, and a grilled orange, rice noodle and crab salad. All these recipes, and […]
Continue ReadingLatinoFoodie hosted its first “My Foodie Valentine” at our home with a special five course tasting menu inspired by Nestlé products. Nestlé Kitchens graciously underwrote the cost for the Tasting. We invited a small group of friends, family and fellow food and wine bloggers to spend a Sunday evening sharing love, laughter, and good […]
Continue ReadingValentine’s Day is upon us! It’s not too late to surprise your love bug with this red velvet cake. It has some spice but it’s not hot. The chili powder adds a unique layer of flavor. We made this cake for our My Foodie Valentine Tasting with help from the Nestle Kitchens.
Continue ReadingPeople in the food scene have been talking about all the exciting food and beverage trends coming up this year in the general market, including: Comfort foods gone gourmet — Looks like the tough economy is driving fine dining chefs into food trucks, sandwich joints, and pop-ups. As America loses the ability to see its […]
Continue ReadingBeing a food blogger definitely has its perks. During the past seven months, LatinoFoodie indulged in delicious dishes like Peruvian lomo saltado, duck comfit tacos, and probably at least 20 different variety of tacos all in one weekend at the Los Angeles Times’ The Taste extravaganza. What we didn’t take into account when we started […]
Continue ReadingPersonally, we hate New Year Resolutions. Let’s face it. Do we ever really keep them? Sure, they all sound fine and dandy when making them. The majority are about weight loss and being more focused on work and family. Blah. Blah. Blah. So, why is this year different? It’s the end of the world people! […]
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