Move Over Umami, There’s a New Burger in Town; Fusion Burgers in Highland Park
Just like people, food when it is simple and honest and doesn’t pretened to be something it’s not is quite a beautiful thing. This was our experience recently when we discovered a small, corner restaurant with no more than eight tables called Fusion Burgers in Highland Park.
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Fiery Shrimp Cocktail with Avocados from Mexico
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 ReadingAre You Gluten Intolerant? Food Companies Quickly Learning to Offer More Choices
Do 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 ReadingCinco de Mayo: A Moment in Time to Celebrate Food and Culture
There are some who see Cinco de Mayo as somewhat of a joke because they feel their culture is being exploited by U.S. beer and alcohol companies. I see it a bit differently and let me explain why. You see, I grew up in Pico Rivera, Calif., a mostly working, middle-class, Mexican-American community that commemorated the holiday […]
Continue ReadingComer Juntos: Una Tradición Natural: Sierra Mist Natural and a cookbook giveaway from Chef Aarón Sánchez
Sierra Mist Natural is teaming up with Chef Aarón Sánchez, star of Food Network’s “Chopped” and “Heat Seekers,” to launch “Comer Juntos: Una Tradición Natural,” a program that encourages families to gather around the dinner table to share fun times over delicious Latin-inspired food and drinks.
Continue ReadingCelebrate National Zucchini Bread Day With This Diabetic-friendly Recipe
Calabicitas (zucchini) are fantastic on the grill or cooked with a creamy white cheese and corn in a delicate chicken broth. However, we wanted to honor National Zucchini Bread Day by using the calabacita in a delicious loaf. We know that to a diabetic, dietary constraints are a constant concern. Latinos continue to get hit hard with […]
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Sabores Yucatecos: Q&A With Authors Chef Gilberto Cetina of Chichen Itza Restaurant and Kathy Diaz
With the rise in popularity of authentic regional cuisines, some 52 million visitors are expected to visit the Yucatán Peninsula this year according to the Mexican tourism agency. The Global Heritage Network has named 2012 the Year of the Maya, and folks in the Yucatán see it as a time of renewal and worthy of celebration. Just in time for the […]
Continue ReadingLatino Food Bloggers Serve It Up at Hispanicize 2012
When 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 ReadingGood Food Day LA: Lessons on Sustainable Living
Good Food Day L.A. has come and gone but its teachings are here to stay. Our city’s Food Policy Council (LAFPC) and the Mayor’s Office sponsored the event along with hundreds of local non-profits working in the food justice arena. This year the date coincided with Cesar Chavez’ birthday and was the perfect reminder for us to think […]
Continue ReadingChile Rellenos: Pasilla Peppers Stuffed with Supremo’s Queso Chihuahua
Recently, 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 […]
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