Papa a la Huancaína with Klondike Goldust® Potatoes
This is a sponsored post for Klondike Brands but all opinions are my own. With the weekend here (yay!) and the heat of summer refusing to retire for the season, we thought this recipe for Papa a la Huancaína would be perfect. This rich potato dish is basically a potato salad with a cheese and […]
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FROM MERIDA, MEXICO MONTEJO BEER COMES TO THE STATES WITH GREAT FANFARE
A few weeks back, Montejo, a Czech Pilsner style Mexican lager, debuted in America, and I was there to soak up the suds. From Merida, Mexico, this beer was served exclusively at our very own Dodger Stadium until September 1, 2014; however, it is now available in bars, restaurants and Latino markets throughout California, Texas, […]
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FUN TIMES AT THE LA COUNTY FAIR – DON’T MISS IT! FAIR ENDS 9/28
When it comes to grub at county fairs after a while bacon wrapped EVERYTHING just gets old for this LatinoFoodie. I can hear some of my friends and cousins moan because they love bacon wrapped EVERYTHING. So when we got invited to visit the Los Angeles County Fair this weekend, I made it a point […]
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DEL REAL FOODS REVIEW & “PARTY IN A BOX” #GIVEAWAY
As foodies, we don’t often find ourselves buying prepackaged meals. We enjoy the methodical process of discovering and following a recipe. Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen every day. Work, family and client events creep up and next thing you know we are stuffing our faces with unhealthy, flavorless fast food. So when Del Real Foods approached […]
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CALABACITAS: CHEESY COMFORT FOOD
Calabacitas, or “little squash” in Spanish, is a Mexican dish of cooked squash often served as a side dish, but substantial enough for a hearty vegetarian main. The dish can be made as a casserole, but is often made as a thick, chunky vegetable dish served with some of the cooking liquid. In my kitchen, […]
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Klondike Goldust® Molo: Ecuadorian Mashed Potatoes with Peanut Butter
This is a sponsored post for Klondike Brands but all opinions are my own. Although mashed potatoes are a year-round favorite for many Latinos, this recipe is an Ecuadorian treat. This velvety Ecuadorian mashed potato dish, or molo, is usually made to celebrate religious holidays, but it is a new favorite in our home. We used creamy Klondike […]
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HOLLYWOOD CELEBRATES ECLECTIC CULINARY SCENE AT SUNSET AND DINE EVENT
Hollywood is known for its glitz and glamour, film and television, movie stars and crazy characters on the street. But lately the town has been buzzing about the new and eclectic culinary scene.The Sunset and Dine tasting event on Thursday, Oct. 2 celebrates the success of many newcomers and some of the long-standing restaurants in […]
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Klondike Pure Gold™ Papas con Chorizo
This a sponsored post for Klondike Brands but all opinions are my own. In our home big meals often involve us squeezing in and passing around the tortillas and salsa as we sit/stand around the kitchen island. These very informal meals are usually breakfast. We have a dining room with a big table a few […]
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PLAYING WITH CANDIED CHILES
I have roasted chiles, blended chiles, pureed chiles, chopped chiles, grilled chiles, even tossed a few chiles in my cocktail. But, I’ll be honest with you. This LatinoFoodie has never candied chiles before. The thin curly strips have a sweet warm flavor with just a hint of heat. Now I want to put candied chiles on EVERYTHING. […]
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SOPA DE FIDEO: MEXICAN COMFORT FOOD
Cultures all over the world have enjoyed a form of pasta for centuries, and while this humble noodle has roots in Moorish Spain, fideo is a staple in most Mexican pantries. In Spanish, fideo means noodle. This noodle is typically found in a bag of short dried pasta or in little nests of dried noodles, […]
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