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New Hispanic Tea Company — Té Tiempo

by Stephen Chavez in Reviews on April 21, 2013

There are two kinds of people in the world. Coffee people and tea people. I’m definitely a coffee person, but lately I find myself enjoying teas more and more. If we’re at a restaurant, I am ordering an iced tea rather than a soda. At night I enjoy a warm cup of chamomile tea so I can destress from the day’s whirlwind of activities. Now as I...

Product Review: Zyliss Safety Can Opener

by Art Rodriguez in Reviews on March 27, 2013

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Canned goods hidden away behind the pantry door, waiting patiently to be put to use. Will it be the canned corn tonight? Perhaps you’ll use the tomato paste or chipotles in adobo sauce? Or go for some chicken noodle soup? Canned goods inform many of our meals. Good quality tools can make prepping those meals a cinch. A good corkscrew can make getting into...

California Avocados – A Proud Heritage

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Spring is here and California avocados are available in abundant supply, so now is the perfect time to enjoy this delectable fruit. Two weeks ago the California Avocado Commission (CAC) invited us to an avocado-centric menu created by chef Neal Fraser, co-owner of BLD, Fritzi Dog, Redbird and The Strand House, where he showcases his seasonal and locally grown cooking style. On this evening, Chef Fraser...

New Cookbook Features 50 Most Nutrient-rich Fruits and Vegetables

by Stephen Chavez in Book Reviews, Reviews on January 7, 2013

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We all know what we’re supposed to do to stay healthy. Eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise on a regular basis. It’s common sense, right? Sometimes I’ll go into my fridge with the intention to make smart food choices, but the flour tortillas and butter look up at me and say, “Warm me up and smother this goodness all over.” “Damn you tortillas,” I scream. “You’re...

Stone Brewing Company Store Opens in Pasadena; Beer Lovers Rejoice!

by Art Rodriguez in Featured Blog Posts, Restaurant Reviews, Reviews on October 24, 2012

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Picture it: 2008, a chilly March night in the neon desert that is Las Vegas. I was sent to Sin City to help open a bookstore and was there almost a month. Being away from home can be loads of fun, but eating out for every meal can become tedious. This particular night in March, at dinner time we were confronted with the mega meals at the Hash...

Stacked Red Enchiladas Inspired by the Muy Bueno Cookbook

by Stephen Chavez in Book Reviews, Main Entrée, Recipes on October 4, 2012

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Last week we received our copy of the “Muy Bueno Cookbook – Three Generations of Authentic Mexican Flavor.” From the beautiful food photography to the simple, easy to follow recipes, we enjoyed reading the stories of Evangelina Soza, Veronica Gonzalez-Smith and Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack. This dynamic mother daughter trio bring their love for cooking and their abuelita’s recipes to kitchens across America. To order your cookbook today,...

Serving It Up With Chef Doublas Soriano

by Stephen Chavez in Food Events, Serving It Up: Chef Q&A on September 13, 2012

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Over the next two weeks, LatinoFoodie will be featuring various chefs and restaurants who are donating their talents and fabulous cuisine to ROJO Sabor Latino 2012, an AIDS Benefit for The Wall Las Memorias Project. The food tasting fundraiser features food from more than six of the finest Latino restaurants and chefs in Los Angeles. The event is on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Cicada Restaurant in...