Now, we knew carnitas and an ice cold cerveza combine beautifully. We hadn’t considered carnitas and a robust red wine paired just fine. The East LA Meets Napa event in Los Angeles definitely changed our minds. Set in the enclosed garden patio, AltaMed’s sixth annual East LA Meets Napa event, which is easily one of the best Latino fundraisers in town and […]
Continue ReadingAltaMed Health Services hosted LatinoFoodie and other local food bloggers to preview its upcoming 6th Annual East LA Meets Napa celebration at Union Station on Friday, July 8. Now, we’re not talking rice and beans here. This was everything from black mole tamales to duck confit tacos topped with a jamaica and tomatillo sauce. Pictured Left to Right: Lotería Grill […]
Continue ReadingLatinoFoodie can’t wait to have an exclusive sneak peek into AltaMed’s 6th Annual East LA Meets Napa event paying tribute to the “Flavors of Michoacán.” We’ll be enjoying dishes prepared by some of LA’s premiere chefs and fine wine from Napa Valley. The event will include: Chef Hugo Molina of Setá, Armando de la Torre […]
Continue ReadingWe’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!
Continue ReadingThis weekend it’s all about DAD! While you are preparing your Father’s Day brunches or dinners by marinating your steaks or cleaning up the grill, take a minute to submit family photos, stories and recipes from your big Father’s Day Weekend to [email protected]. Or, if your father is not here with you because he’s gone up to heaven or […]
Continue ReadingAround dinner time a few nights ago I started thinking about potato tacos. We had our posts last week on the Origin of the Potato and chorizo con papas so I think that’s what got me going. I’ve painstakingly, and very scientifically (ah, who am I kidding?), informally polled friends and family for the best potato taco […]
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 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, […]
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