A Time for Play, a Time for Sacrifice: a Brief History of Carnival and Lent
In our contemporary culture, where daily addictions abound on just about anything from indulging in too much chocolate, shopping, or junk food, it’s hard to conceive of a time when vices were actually permissible, at least for a brief time. The period I’m referring to, of course, is Carnival!* Whether we conjure up images of […]
Continue ReadingMy Foodie Valentine — A Special Tasting of Five Courses Inspired by Nestle Products
LatinoFoodie hosted its first “My Foodie Valentine” at our home with a special five course tasting menu inspired by Nestlé products. Nestlé Kitchens graciously underwrote the cost for the Tasting. We invited a small group of friends, family and fellow food and wine bloggers to spend a Sunday evening sharing love, laughter, and good […]
Continue ReadingJust in Time for Valentine’s Day: Red Hot Velvet Cake
Valentine’s Day is upon us! It’s not too late to surprise your love bug with this red velvet cake. It has some spice but it’s not hot. The chili powder adds a unique layer of flavor. We made this cake for our My Foodie Valentine Tasting with help from the Nestle Kitchens.
Continue ReadingI Heart Valentine’s Sugar Cookies: From a Love Affair to a Family Affair
I heart sugar cookies and these soft pillows of sugary goodness are not just for Christmas. These cookies are so easy and yummy you’ll never use another recipe again. Using orange zest is what gives this cookie an extra special flavor. The best part about sugar cookies is decorating them. Grab your kids and let […]
Continue ReadingCelebrate The Chinese New Year With This Recipe for Wontons and a Spicy Habanero and Mango Dipping Sauce
Happy New Year…again! The Lunar New Year is upon us, and with it a chance to explore another culture as rich in traditions and foods as our own. The Chinese New Year is one of the most important traditional Chinese holidays and has always brought out our Chinese and Chinese-American brothers and sisters for a […]
Continue ReadingMEXICAN CHOCOLATE TOFU PUDDING
February is National Chocolate Month and what better way to enjoy a dessert without all the guilt than with a Mexican Chocolate Tofu Pudding. MEXICAN CHOCOLATE TOFU PUDDING Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1 package (12 oz.) silken tofu 2/3 cup (about 1 tablet) Mexican chocolate, finely grated in a food processor (if you don’t have […]
Continue ReadingFood & Beverage Trends in 2012
People in the food scene have been talking about all the exciting food and beverage trends coming up this year in the general market, including: Comfort foods gone gourmet — Looks like the tough economy is driving fine dining chefs into food trucks, sandwich joints, and pop-ups. As America loses the ability to see its […]
Continue ReadingTortilla Encrusted Tilapia with a Sweet and Spicy Twist on the Traditional Black Bean & Corn Salad
We were walking through Costco the other day and saw a package of frozen tilapia with a corn tortilla crust. We looked at each other and said almost simultaneously in our best hoity-toity voice , “We can make that, but better.” Below is our LatinoFoodie version of the recipe. It’s a wonderful way to incorporate more white fish into […]
Continue ReadingFrom LatinoFoodie to Latino FATTIES
Being a food blogger definitely has its perks. During the past seven months, LatinoFoodie indulged in delicious dishes like Peruvian lomo saltado, duck comfit tacos, and probably at least 20 different variety of tacos all in one weekend at the Los Angeles Times’ The Taste extravaganza. What we didn’t take into account when we started […]
Continue ReadingLatinoFoodie New Year Resolutions or What We Like to Call “2012 Intentions for Foodies”
Personally, we hate New Year Resolutions. Let’s face it. Do we ever really keep them? Sure, they all sound fine and dandy when making them. The majority are about weight loss and being more focused on work and family. Blah. Blah. Blah. So, why is this year different? It’s the end of the world people! […]
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