Mexican hot chocolate or Champurrado? Believe it or not, growing up that was a major decision for me. I preferred Mexican hot chocolate as I was always leery from the thickness of Champurrado. Oh, how times have changed. And, on holidays like Diá de los Reyes (Three Kings Day) celebrated on January 6, Champurrado is […]
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As you’re throwing together your menu for a wicked Halloween party, don’t forget the Sangrita. We’re not talking about the wine and fruit drink. No, Sangrita is a traditional Mexican drink served with high-end tequilas. Unfortunately, it is not as widely known in the United States. It does not contain alcohol, but rather it is a simple […]
Continue ReadingToday is National Tequila Day, a wonderful reminder to enjoy a tequila beverage. Sure it is mid-week, but who cares?! A margarita would pair nicely with your Taco Tuesday menu for dinner tonight. Here’s a margarita recipe we featured a while back that is sure to get you singing to Chente tonight. Grapefruit Margarita Yields 2 […]
Continue ReadingThere are some who see Cinco de Mayo as somewhat of a joke because they feel their culture is being exploited by U.S. beer and alcohol companies. I see it a bit differently and let me explain why. You see, I grew up in Pico Rivera, Calif., a mostly working, middle-class, Mexican-American community that commemorated the holiday […]
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Before your guests arrive and before the big countdown, mix up a batch of our special New Year’s Coquito. We got this recipe from an old colleague who says she got it from her Puerto Rican grandmother. We thought, “Hot damn, it must be good.” And, sure enough, it was delicious!
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Día de los Muertos brings back many fond childhood memories for me — from the making of sugar skulls to the annual bus ride to Evergreen Cemetery in East Los Angeles for the night time procession. Sometimes, when people of other cultures hear for the first time about the celebration of the Day of the […]
Continue ReadingNescafé Clásico invited LatinoFoodie and a handful of other local food bloggers to breakfast on Monday, August 15, to introduce them to Latin dance sensation, Javier “Poty” Castillo, director of choreography for leading reality television dance show, Mira Quien Baila. He is touring the country promoting the instant coffee’s “Celebra Nuestro Ritmo” campaign.
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I can’t even begin to tell you how an ice cold Michelada has rescued me. It’s 11 a.m. on a Saturday morning. My eyes burn, stomach turns and even my teeth hurt. The only audible sound is the leaf blower from my neighbor’s gardener. Anything past 2 a.m. is a blur. Slowly, I crawl out of bed […]
Continue ReadingYou 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, […]
Continue ReadingI 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 […]
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