Ring in the New Year Carribean-style With This Creamy Coquito Recipe
Before your guests arrive and before the big countdown, mix up a batch of our special New Year’s Coquito. We got this recipe from an old colleague who says she got it from her Puerto Rican grandmother. We thought, “Hot damn, it must be good.” And, sure enough, it was delicious!
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From Grapes to Rompope, Here’s A Glimpse of New Year’s and Culinary Traditions
The intimate connection between holidays and food has existed and endured throughout time in all cultures. These culinary rhythms accentuating the holidays are especially true for Spanish-speaking cultures: tamales and Christmas, the Rosca de Reyes (ring cake) and the Day of the Epiphany (commonly referred to Three Kings Day), Capirotada (bread pudding) and Lent, are […]
Continue ReadingMexican Chocolate Tamales with a Kick; Yummy Fun for the Whole Family
As part of reviving the holiday traditions that have defined our families and communities for years, LatinoFoodie set out to make tamales this season with a sweet twist. Earlier in the month, we gathered with our primas and primos for a family tamale making party. There’s nothing better than several generations coming together sharing stories […]
Continue ReadingSpecial Promotion from Juan’s Restaurante
The Owner/Chef of Juan’s Restaurante is offering LatinoFoodie readers 20 percent off the entire bill if you mention our blog during the holidays. Offer ends January 1, 2012. Great place to visit during your holiday vacation with family and friends.
Continue ReadingInspiring Nopal Menu Sets Juan’s Restaurante in Baldwin Park Apart from Typical Mexican Restaurants
Seven years ago, Juan Mondragón, owner of Juan’s Restaurante in Baldwin Park, said his sister Sandy Mondragón was diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer. Her family insisted on a diet of nopales (cactus paddles). Convinced of the health benefits and the power of the nopal, her parents fed his sister nopales everyday for a month. […]
Continue ReadingLatinoFoodie Announces Winners of Farmer John Holiday Ham Giveaway
We are pleased to announce the winners of our Farmer John$25 Giveaway! First, we’d like to thank Farmer John for the delicious hams and the opportunity for our readers to enjoy the meats right before Christmas. The envelope please… And the winners are: Andrew Carlos Morales Darlene Marquez Penny Tafoya Chris Lemus Michael Vega […]
Continue ReadingRestaurant Review: Young Team Breathes New Life to Menu at The Cellar in Fullerton
The Cellar opened in 1970, in the basement of Fullerton’s historic Villa del Sol. The design is unique as it is the only structure outside of Disneyland that was conceived, designed, and built by Gene White, the designer of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” attraction at Disneyland. The soft lighting, chandeliers, leather and velvet upholstered […]
Continue ReadingAdvocate for a Healthy and Delicious Lifestyle, Chef Lala Remains on the Frontlines of Diabetes Education
As we wrap up National Diabetes Month, we’d like to acknowledge a local chef who has worked personally and professionally to introduce healthy and delicious recipes for those living with the chronic disease. Alarmingly, rates of diabetes among Latinos are almost double those of non-Latino whites. Certified nutritionist and author of two cookbooks, Latin Lover […]
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No Guilt Holiday Treat:Spiced Pumpkin Muffins
For most of us, pumpkin is something we only cook with at Thanksgiving so make it count. While pumpkin pies and cheesecakes may be yummy, this year do not limit yourself. Pumpkin biscotti or scones? Maybe pumpkin & Mexican hot chocolate? Pumpkin cinnamon rolls? How about this recipe for Spiced Pumpkin Muffins? The spices will […]
Continue ReadingFoodies Purchase Your Tickets to get a Taste of Popular LA Latin Restaurants
I know what you’re thinking. Another tasting event? Such is the life of food bloggers. We’re excited for this one as it is open to the public and only costs $45 per person. Come on down for some good food, dance and a chance to network in a beautiful, historic setting in downtown LA. The […]
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