Submitted by: Norma Vega I must give credit to my friend, Francisco López Castro, who’s from Espejo, Córdoba, for this recipe. Spanish gazpacho has a looser consistency, whereas salmorejo is creamier and smoother. Preparation: In a large bowl place about 5 large (2 lbs.), VERY ripe red tomatoes. (preferably the kind you see at the Farmer’s Market). Peeled, Cut into chunks. Shredded day old bread (½ a French...
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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Food Pyramid: Ancient History
We’ve all heard that the great USDA Food Pyramid has fallen: Long Live the Plate! If you recall, when the Pyramid came out in the 90s, it was controversial, not to mention confusing and nutritionally flawed. Let’s face it. It was carb heaven and the meat and dairy folks quickly charged Congress to have it changed. The new MyPlate campaign has a very simple and clean...
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NESTLÉ® USA LAUNCHES NEW NESTLÉ® AGUAS FRESCAS READY-TO-DRINK BEVERAGES — 100% natural & authentic Jamaica, Horchata, Tamarindo flavors
You know when a Swiss company sells Aguas Frescas that corporate America is finally realizing the strength of the U.S. Hispanic purchasing power. LatinoFoodie can’t wait to try them! Nestlé USA has recently introduced three authentic flavored aguas frescas drinks in select markets across the United States arriving in stores in time for summer. Based on traditional Hispanic beverages, Nestlé® Aguas Frescas are 100 percent natural. Nestlé® Aguas Frescas...
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Real California Hispanic Dairy Products Bring Authentic Flavor and Flair to All Dishes
We received a news release recently where the lead said, “Bring on the authentic flavors of Mexico, Spain and other Latin American countries; Americans are ready!” And at LatinoFoodie, we couldn’t agree more. According to a recent report on Hispanic food and beverage trends released by Companiesandmarkets.com, non-Hispanic Americans have developed an increased appetite for Latino cuisine. The rapid growth in America’s Hispanic population has also...
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Cultural Capsule: The Origin of the Tomato
By Contributing Writer: Norma Vega Every wonder where the first tomatoes originated? These plump fruits (yes, fruits, not vegetables!) grew wild in the Andes region of South America, but it wasn’t until they reached the central region of Mexico that the Aztecs began to cultivate them into the round, fleshy summer edibles we now recognize them to be. The Aztec word, xitomatl later became the Spanish...
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