Food Trucks by Heather Shouse I picked this book up simply because of the title. Seriously. Before I even opened the book, I began to panic: could the promise of the title be yet another let down? Would I be reading about food trucks in New York or Miami? What good would that do me here in Los Angeles? I opened it up and was...
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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Time for Happy Hour Libations To Kick-off Memorial Day Weekend 2011
I have a good friend who always says, “It’s happy hour somewhere in the world.” LatinoFoodie loves that care-free spirit. When all the work is done and you’ve braved the traffic home, there’s nothing better than to kick off your shoes (or heels) and enjoy a tasty libation. It’s Memorial Day Weekend. Time to relax and enjoy. We are featuring an easy to make margarita. Ah, the margarita. Citrus...
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Garlic Shrimp with Grilled Tomatillo Sauce
The Los Angeles Times featured this recipe and we have to give two thumbs up! Here’s another grilling recipe for you to try this Memorial Day Weekend. By the way, have you thanked someone in the military today? Recipe courtesy of the LA Times: Total time: 25 minutes Servings: 2 to 4 1/2 pound cleaned, peeled large tail-on shrimp Olive oil 1 small clove garlic,...
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Make Your Corn POP with Ancho Chili & Lime Butter
Memorial Day is the grilling gateway to the summer with fresh fruits & vegetables to grill all summer long…but it all starts here with corn. While you’re busy packing up the beach chairs for a day on the sand, or loading your ice chest with cooling libations for a backyard Memorial Day celebration, don’t forget the corn! ...
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It’s all in the Marinade! Grilling the Perfect Carne Asada
In many households on the west coast this Memorial Day Weekend, many families and friends are gathering for not a BBQ, but as we like to call it, a “Carne Asada.” And, although other items are featured on the grill, it is the flank steak marinated in citrus juices and other spices that takes center stage. Carne asada marinades vary from household to household. Some people add...
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Firing Up the Grill for Memorial Day Weekend with Latin-inspired Recipes
Memorial Day Weekend kicks-off for us the “official” summer grilling months. It’s a time we remember all of those who have sacrificed dearly in the armed forces and thank them for their efforts to protect our freedom. Our house not only heats up from the May weather, but from what’s cooking on the grill and the spices in our marinades and salsas. Every Memorial Day Weekend we get together...
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GROUPACHO LAUNCHES LATINO-CENTRIC DAILY DEALS WEBSITE
Groupacho, the newest innovator in the burgeoning daily deals market, is launching its website today, offering discounts on L.A.’s hottest restaurants, clubs, retail shops, and events. Groupacho will focus on deals that reflect the lifestyle of Latino families in Los Angeles. In its debut week, Groupacho has partnered with La Fonda Restaurant and EZ Lube to showcase the quality and diversity of its deals. “Groupacho...
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