This Little Piggy Went to America*
*(These articles use the term ‘America’ as synonymous with the American continent, and not just another equivalent of U.S.A. When possible, we will use the term U.S. or U.S. Latinos when being specific to the U.S.A.) One of the greatest food exchanges in human history occurred after 1492, the year Christopher Columbus made his first voyage […]
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES TIMES PRESENTS THE TASTE: Best of LA’s Gourmet Taco Scene
LatinoFoodie Nation, I’ll confess that day two of the Los Angeles Times’ The Taste nearly broke me. The night was called Taco Tequila Tryst. Tacos as far as the eye could see! The night started off with a bang: Loteria Grill served up some ridiculously tasty Tacos Veracruz. Red Snapper tacos in a tomato, caper, and […]
Continue ReadingEnter to Win a Free Giveaway in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), LatinoFoodie will be giving away (3) sets of four Nescafé Clásico mugs. Do you remember a few weeks back we announced a new campaign by Nescafé Clásico called “Celebra Nuestro Ritmo?” The nice folks provided us with beautiful coffee mugs to give away. We will award a total of three […]
Continue ReadingThe Taste: Art of Mixing — An Indulgence of LA’s Finest
LatinoFoodie Nation, this will be the first of three posts recapping the LA Times/Food & Wine’s The Taste. It was just a lot to digest. The Taste took place over four days during the Labor Day weekend: nine events in three locations. This was my first Taste and I was determined to go to every single […]
Continue ReadingIt’s a Game We Call: WINDOW SHOPPING FOR FOOD
Trying to desperately escape the 102 degree heat outside, I drove up and down Valley Boulevard in Alhambra this afternoon, as I sometimes do, looking inside restaurant windows (and for air conditioning) to find a new place to eat. I say “sometimes” as many restaurants in my neighborhood have either Chinese or Vietnamese characters and since I […]
Continue ReadingBud Light Lime Braised Shrimp
Over the Labor Day weekend, many will celebrate the end of summer with friends and family. So as you say goodbye to the heat and hello to football tailgating season, how about trying this great recipe from Anheuser-Busch’s master chef Sam Niemann? Offer your guests the following dish and send them home smiling. Also give […]
Continue ReadingThe results are in…
Los Angeles Magazine Best Of 2011 is now available online. The list was published in the August issue, but for thse of you who missed it, strap in and try not to drool on your keyboard. The list is burger heavy, so if you’re into that (and who isn’t?) take a look at the whole list. For […]
Continue ReadingThis Spud’s for you! National Potato Day
Welcome to National Potato Day. Grab a spud and settle in for a tuber-riffic time. In honor of the humble potato, we’ve rounded up a few recipes for your Russet’s & Idaho’s. According to the National Potato Council, 35% of potatoes are utilized for frozen fries, with another 13% for potato chips. Somewhere in the […]
Continue ReadingNescafé Clásico Kicks-off “Celebra Nuestro Ritmo” Campaign
Nescafé Clásico invited LatinoFoodie and a handful of other local food bloggers to breakfast on Monday, August 15, to introduce them to Latin dance sensation, Javier “Poty” Castillo, director of choreography for leading reality television dance show, Mira Quien Baila. He is touring the country promoting the instant coffee’s “Celebra Nuestro Ritmo” campaign.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Icebox Pie
Strawberry Icebox Pie Okay LatinoFoodie Nation, I love to bake, but I’ll be honest with you: I’m still learning the science of baking. Make no mistake, the temperature of your kitchen, the moisture in the air and the type of flour used all determine the outcome of your final product. So the highly anticipated oohs, […]
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