ALTAMED’S “EAST LA MEETS NAPA” SNEAK PEEK PAIRS WINE WITH MICHOACAN-INSPIRED CUISINE
AltaMed Health Services hosted LatinoFoodie and other local food bloggers to preview its upcoming 6th Annual East LA Meets Napa celebration at Union Station on Friday, July 8. Now, we’re not talking rice and beans here. This was everything from black mole tamales to duck confit tacos topped with a jamaica and tomatillo sauce. Pictured Left to Right: Lotería Grill […]
Continue ReadingEast LA Meets Napa Sneak Preview Tomorrow
LatinoFoodie can’t wait to have an exclusive sneak peek into AltaMed’s 6th Annual East LA Meets Napa event paying tribute to the “Flavors of Michoacán.” We’ll be enjoying dishes prepared by some of LA’s premiere chefs and fine wine from Napa Valley. The event will include: Chef Hugo Molina of Setá, Armando de la Torre […]
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Serving It Up with Chef Aaron J. Perez of Vaka Burgers
We had the privilege of meeting Chef Aaron J. Perez recently and immediately understood why he is quickly becoming a top chef in LA and beyond. For Chef Aaron J., who was born and raised in Boyle Heights, Calif., near the famous El Tepeyac Restaurant, a career in culinary arts did not even come into […]
Continue ReadingHappy Anniversary to Us!
We’d like to give a toast to our new readers and followers. LatinoFoodie celebrates its one month anniversary today and we’re looking forward to many many more with all of you. Cheers!
Continue ReadingFathers, Food & Fotos — Share Your Memories
This weekend it’s all about DAD! While you are preparing your Father’s Day brunches or dinners by marinating your steaks or cleaning up the grill, take a minute to submit family photos, stories and recipes from your big Father’s Day Weekend to [email protected]. Or, if your father is not here with you because he’s gone up to heaven or […]
Continue ReadingPoll: Vote for the Best Potato Taco in LA
Around dinner time a few nights ago I started thinking about potato tacos. We had our posts last week on the Origin of the Potato and chorizo con papas so I think that’s what got me going. I’ve painstakingly, and very scientifically (ah, who am I kidding?), informally polled friends and family for the best potato taco […]
Continue ReadingMake Way for a Frozen Summer
Summer is knock-knock-knocking on your door and she’s brought some guests: Frozen Desserts! Ice Cream is great, but what about the often over-looked cousins? I’m talking about ices, pops, paletas, and raspados? Recently, we were exploring the South Pasadena Farmers Market and came across Carmela Ice Creaam. This unique little creamery located in Pasadena has some delicious […]
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I LOVE ME SOME PAPAS CON CHORIZO!
*Please note this recipe has been updated to be more accurate with cooking time for the potatoes. As the weekend approaches my stomach begins to growl with different food cravings, especially for breakfast. Now, don’t get me wrong. I enjoy a beautiful spread of fresh fruit, eggs benedict, pancakes, bagels and lox, you name it. […]
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The Origin of the Potato: The People’s Food
You’re thinking Idaho, right? Or Ireland? Neither one! Like the tomato, the potato, too, is originally from the Andean region of South America, where more than 5,000 varieties are cultivated! A Peruvian farmer’s market may sell up to 30 varieties of spuds ranging in color and shape from purple, orange, spotted, banana-like, and a few […]
Continue ReadingAll This Talk About Weiner Makes Us Hungry for a Hot Dog
The headline news of Rep. Anthony Weiner’s (D-N.Y.) recent scandal (and now we here his wife is expecting a baby) made me think about other wieners around the country. Get your mind out of the gutter. I am talking about hot dogs. You have Chicago dogs and NY dogs, but I must say, the bacon […]
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