A few weeks back, Montejo, a Czech Pilsner style Mexican lager, debuted in America, and I was there to soak up the suds. From Merida, Mexico, this beer was served exclusively at our very own Dodger Stadium until September 1, 2014; however, it is now available in bars, restaurants and Latino markets throughout California, Texas, […]
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As foodies, we don’t often find ourselves buying prepackaged meals. We enjoy the methodical process of discovering and following a recipe. Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen every day. Work, family and client events creep up and next thing you know we are stuffing our faces with unhealthy, flavorless fast food. So when Del Real Foods approached […]
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Calabacitas, or “little squash” in Spanish, is a Mexican dish of cooked squash often served as a side dish, but substantial enough for a hearty vegetarian main. The dish can be made as a casserole, but is often made as a thick, chunky vegetable dish served with some of the cooking liquid. In my kitchen, […]
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This is a sponsored post for Klondike Brands but all opinions are my own. Although mashed potatoes are a year-round favorite for many Latinos, this recipe is an Ecuadorian treat. This velvety Ecuadorian mashed potato dish, or molo, is usually made to celebrate religious holidays, but it is a new favorite in our home. We used creamy Klondike […]
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This a sponsored post for Klondike Brands but all opinions are my own. In our home big meals often involve us squeezing in and passing around the tortillas and salsa as we sit/stand around the kitchen island. These very informal meals are usually breakfast. We have a dining room with a big table a few […]
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Cultures all over the world have enjoyed a form of pasta for centuries, and while this humble noodle has roots in Moorish Spain, fideo is a staple in most Mexican pantries. In Spanish, fideo means noodle. This noodle is typically found in a bag of short dried pasta or in little nests of dried noodles, […]
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This is a sponsored post for Klondike Brands but all opinions are my own. Along with menudo, pozole, tortilla and albondigas soup, Latin America is rich with hearty, soul warming soups and stews. With autumn almost here, we decided to grow our repertoire, which led me to this locro, or thick soup or stew. In […]
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This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. With preseason underway, it’s time to suit up for a new season of football and tailgating. With football coursing through my husband’s veins, it’s important to have a game plan for entertaining and feeding hungry armchair quarterbacks. Lucky for […]
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This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. With two cooks in our kitchen, it is usually a duel between sweet and spicy. While we both cook, I love to bake anything sweet. And my husband has a way higher tolerance for heat than my mild taste […]
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Queso fresco, or “fresh cheese” in Spanish, is a soft Mexican cheese that is traditionally made with raw goats milk or a combination of goat and cow milk. Pasteurized versions of this cheese can be found in many markets throughout the country. The flavor profile of the cheese is milky with a slight salty-sour undertone. […]
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