KITCHENS OF THE SOUTHWEST: SEDONA, ARIZONA #SaborSW
When I think about southwest cuisine, bowls of thick, red chile pozole from Santa Fe comes to mind, or soft pillowy sopapillas drizzled with sweet honey from Albuquerque. It’s food associated with a certain city. But as we were planning our tour of the southwest and mentioned stopping by Sedona, nothing came to mind. Nada. […]
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ALL THE WAY FROM ZACATECAS, MEXICO — BURRITOS LA PALMA
Burritos La Palma, originally from Jerez, in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, has been satisfying the appetites of Angelenos for three years in the City of El Monte. Owner Alberto Bañuelos started his business more than 35 years ago with burrito franchises in Mexico, a total of 12, and luckily for us, one of them […]
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WINE, GOOD FOOD & FRIENDS — East LA Meets Napa & Bordeaux Fundraiser Delivered It All
When we first got into the business of writing the food blog, admittedly, Art and I were both like little boys (Baby Hueys are more like it) in a candy shop. We’d wait in a line with other anxious foodies waiting to taste an assortment of taste-sized nibbles from local up-and-coming and renowned chefs. In […]
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Picnicking with Cacique: Stuffed Fried Chicken Sandwiches and Griffith Park
The mark of good fried chicken, it has been said, is whether or not it is still good when eaten cold the next day. But then what? My cravings kept leaning towards cheesy fried chicken sandwiches with Latin twists, like spicy Hatch chile and chicharron crusts. It’s a staple now, a chicken dish I am […]
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Homerun with Montejo Beer and Baseball
I drank a hundred year old beer while taking batting lessons from Los Angeles Dodger legend Manny Mota. True story, but let me begin at the beginning. Montejo is brewed at Cerveceria Modelo S. de R.L. de C.V. in Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico. It is a crisp, golden lager that pours cleanly and has an excellent […]
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Spicy Skillet Lasagna with Mushrooms and Jalapeños #Saucesome
Quick and easy. No, that’s not what they used to call me in college. I’m talking about those weeknight dinner meals that you whip up after a long day at work. When I am too pooped to be standing in the kitchen cooking a gourmet meal for my husband, I look for easy recipes that […]
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LATINOFOODIE FEATURED ON KABC-TV ON DIVERSITY OF LATIN PRODUCTS NOW AVAILABLE AT GROCERY STORES
HERE’S THE STORY THAT WAS RECENTLY FEATURED ON KABC-TV. YOU CAN WATCH THE VIDEO AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE. From panela cheese to tostones, mainstream grocery stores are now stocking the aisles and refrigerated/frozen sections with Latin food beyond the “Hispanic Aisle.” KABC-TV Lori Corbin interviewed LatinoFoodie recently to talk about how the size […]
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CELEBRATING & CREATING TRADITIONS WITH A CHILDHOOD FAVORITE – S’MORES
This is a sponsored post for Honey Maid, however all of out opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support LatinoFoodie.com I have always said that eating is an act of tradition, and as a Mexican-American I get to experience and enjoy both worlds, which is especially fun during holidays like […]
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CELEBRATE FREEDOM, FAMILY AND FRIENDS WITH A SPICY SANGRIA SPARKLER #CelebraSangria
This is part of a sponsored campaign with [ yellow tail ]. However all opinions expressed are my own. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission Guidelines, 16 C.F.R Part 255. What an incredible week of news we’ve had in the United States. Historic. And, now with the Fourth of July […]
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CHEF ANGEL FLORES BRINGS GOOD “KARMA” TO DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE IN PASADENA
A young chef is making some noise at Del Frisco’s Grille, a sleek steakhouse, nestled among the busy shops on Lake Blvd. in Pasadena. Chef Angel Flores has mastered the steak, but has worked with creating a menu offering a gourmet selection of creative, amped up American comfort classics, like the earthy truffled mac & […]
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