Sensational Strawberries — Sweet and Good For You
California strawberry peak season is officially here and last night Art and I had an opportunity to sample all of the red berry’s deliciousness. Thanks to our good friend Yolanda Machado from Sassy Mama in LA and the California Strawberry Commission for inviting us! Did you know that eighty-eight percent of the strawberries in the United States are grown […]
Continue ReadingChef Lala Introduces New Line of Sauces, Marinades and Oils; See Below for Special Giveaway
Laura Diaz or “Chef Lala” has been a longtime friend of LatinoFoodie. We’ve always enjoyed her cooking, cookbooks and dedication to creating new and healthy combinations of traditional Mexican dishes. Adding to her long list of achievements, Chef Lala is introducing CHEF LALA HOMEMADE to home cooks across America in a series of all natural sauces, marinades and […]
Continue ReadingNational Tequila Day — Enjoy This Fabulous Margarita Recipe
Today is National Tequila Day, a wonderful reminder to enjoy a tequila beverage. Sure it is mid-week, but who cares?! A margarita would pair nicely with your Taco Tuesday menu for dinner tonight. Here’s a margarita recipe we featured a while back that is sure to get you singing to Chente tonight. Grapefruit Margarita Yields 2 […]
Continue ReadingNo Bake Cup Cakes: Keeping You Cool with a Summer Treat
With the temperature rising, it is getting harder to stay in the kitchen for any length of time. The blazing sun fills our LatinoFoodie kitchen with its warmth to the point of broiling our potted house plants. The doggies pant for relief as the kids slowly disintegrate into the couch. Just because the heat threatens to cook […]
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East LA Meets Napa Food & Wine Tasting Event Features Latino-owned Wineries and Restaurants
This was probably the prettiest tacos we have ever seen. Great presentation! Chef John Rivera-Sedlar’s Tortillas Florales with Cielo Verde Greens and Herbs. It’s a summertime tasting event you don’t want to miss! AltaMed is presenting its annual “East LA Meets Napa” event, an exclusive food and wine pairing tasting that celebrates the richness of Mexican […]
Continue ReadingFourth of July with a Bang: Greek Yogurt With Chipotle For Your Grilled Corn on the Cob
Beyond the fireworks, Fourth of July brings wonderful memories of childhood. One of my favorite side dishes included grilled corn on the cob. Today, some of our gringo friends look in bewilderment when they see us eat corn on the cob with all of the Mexican-style fixings. We roll the ears in melted butter, then spread a good dollop […]
Continue ReadingToma Leche and Shape Up This Summer to LatinoFoodie’s “Paso Positivity” Video
Don’t you hate it when you hear a song that’s so corny and yet it plays over and over again in your head? That’s what happened to us recently with the “Paso Positivo” campaign song. If you remember, LatinoFoodie was asked to be ambassadors for the milk campaign. Now, Art and I find ourselves singing the song […]
Continue ReadingThe Arabic Connection: Tacos Árabes, Kibe and Lebanese Immigration in Mexico
Have you been to an authentic Italian restaurant lately? Ever had authentic Yucatecan food? In the mood for authentic Cuban lechón? Every time I see or hear the word ‘authentic’ used to describe a cuisine I can’t help but to have a slight smirk on my face, because, simply stated, when it comes to the […]
Continue ReadingJust in Time for Father’s Day: Grilled Steak with Chimichurri
Got a taste for grilling this Father’s Day? We certainly do. Art and I are hosting my family this Sunday for Father’s Day, giving my father, brother and sister-in-law a break from cooking and cleaning. Our menu will include an assortment of salads, corn on the cob, fresh fruit, a signature cocktail and, of course, […]
Continue ReadingAlways Look on the Bright Side of Life — LatinoFoodie Serves as Positivity Ambassadors
“Always look on the bright side of life…” LOVE that song from Monty Python’s award-winning musical Spamalot. But it’s true. We always have a choice on how we view things and respond to what life hands us. For example, so your tortillas break when trying to make enchiladas. Don’t sweat it. Turn the dish into an enchilada […]
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