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Thu07Aug2008

Miss Universe to Appear in an Episode of Top Chef (and she will be clothed)

Last night, An super secret source was inside the taping for an episode of next season's Top Chef. The episode of the hit Bravo show was filmed on 27th street on the East Side and involved the contestants cooking food... Read more »

Thursday, August 07 2008 | 09:30 H

Wed30Jul2008

Vegan de Guadalupe?

On the really great blog Vegans of Color, they recently posted about a fabulous new zine recipe book targeted to Chican@s on the border and all those who love border food. Chocked full of awesome vegan alternatives to traditional border... Read more »

Wednesday, July 30 2008 | 20:50 H

L.A. Moves to Ban Fast Food from Poor Neighborhoods

Who woulda thunk it: L.A. is setting a health standard that is admirable -- the city is trying to do something about an obesity crisis affecting one of the city's poorest neighborhoods. The idea is great, but I am skeptical... Read more »

Wednesday, July 30 2008 | 13:55 H

Sun27Jul2008

Urban Jibaro: Blogging on an empty stomach....

Ok...I admit I am very hungry and I am so upset that my friend Ana sold the bodega around my house where I get my emapandas. The new owners are from El Salvador and only make pupusas now (but I already got a spot to get those, shout out to Cielito Lindo in Freeport). She tells me that I need to learn how to make them myself so I start looking for "How To Videos" and I found a Latina named Madeline Merced who takes us through step by step how to feed my addiction to empanadas. madeline or the "how To Girl" as she as known has a great site and I would tell you more about it but I rewally need to get in the kitchen and get my empanada making on.... Read more »

Sunday, July 27 2008 | 13:20 H

Tue22Jul2008

It's All the Jalapeños Fault

The world is now safe from and for tomatoes. It's those spicy Tex-Mex jalapeños that are not taking the heat for a nationwide salmonella outbreak. Federal officials investigating a three-month-old salmonella outbreak have isolated the bacteria in a jalapeño pepper... Read more »

Tuesday, July 22 2008 | 09:31 H

Wed02Jul2008

Why Is There Cafe Bustelo in My Fridge? Introducing Bustelo Cool.

Not being able to drink Dunkin Donuts Iced Coffee has been making me sweat as a I drink hot Colombian coffee from the bakery across the street. Enter Cafe Bustelo. The Dominican coffee brand recently came out with a new... Read more »

Wednesday, July 02 2008 | 12:00 H

Fri30May2008

Damn, Does This Whole Rachel Ray is A Terrorist Thing Mean No Dunkin Donuts Iced Coffee for Me?

Rachel Ray annoys me. Her "simple", so-called 20 minute recipes and happy happy cooking piss off my struggling to put a Latino meal on the table while blogging and chasing two kids. But I wouldn't call Rachel Ray a terrorist... Read more »

Friday, May 30 2008 | 13:37 H

Wed28May2008

Eva Longoria Gets Back to her Roots: Wendy's

If there's one thing I've always loved about Eva Longoria is the fact that fame hasn't gone to her head. In interviews, she seems to still be the same humble San Antonio girl she has always been. Further proof of... Read more »

Wednesday, May 28 2008 | 13:54 H

Tue20May2008

Massive Inflation Changes the Mexican Diet

The massive price increases that have been affecting Mexico since last year are changing the way some Mexicans -- particularly those in the capital city -- eat. La Jornada reports that inflation is up 60% on staple products, forcing many... Read more »

Tuesday, May 20 2008 | 11:18 H

Thu06Mar2008

Enrique Iglesias Wants to Share His Leche

Never mind that up to 80 percent of Latinos are lactose intolerant, Enrique Iglesias wants you to to drink leche. He's the new poster boy for the Body By Milk campaign. Other Latino milk spokesbodies have included Sara Ramirez and... Read more »

Thursday, March 06 2008 | 10:36 H

Mon21Jan2008

Chavez Vs. Food and Farmers

With the focus off Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and his role in the liberation of two FARC hostages, attention is drawn back internally and to reports of food shortages. The shortages on staples such as milk,bread,eggs and meat are being... Read more »

Monday, January 21 2008 | 11:28 H

Tue15Jan2008

Marketing Sigh : Can We Please Get a New Adjective for Latinos?

Ay I get it already! Latinos are hot. Not just because we have money that marketers and companies want but because damn we're caliente! Like a chile pepper. Like Salsa. Like spicy soda Dr. Pepper.The Dr Pepper Sabrosura Art Contest... Read more »

Tuesday, January 15 2008 | 11:36 H

Tue25Dec2007

An Authentic Venezuelan Christmas

I've said before that one of the most memorable Christmases I ever spent was in Venezuela, a country that takes the season very seriously. In some places, like Zulia state, the Christmas season begins in November and continues well into... Read more »

Tuesday, December 25 2007 | 07:00 H

Fri21Dec2007

Fresh Direct Gets Fresh with its Immigrant Workforce

Fresh Direct doesn't have a great relationship with POC communities to begin with. The company that offers NYC buyers the chance to order produce, groceries, and prepared food online and have it all delivered to their door, won't deliver to... Read more »

Friday, December 21 2007 | 11:20 H

Papa Noel

Students in Lima, Peru made an arbolito de Navidad using 98kg (216 lbs) of potatoes. Via / Random Citations... Read more »

Friday, December 21 2007 | 10:11 H

Mon26Nov2007

Still got mashed potatoes? Make taquitos

Welcome to Jen's kitchen, where nothing gets thrown away. Last week I told you what you could do with that leftover Thanksgiving turkey, and now I'm showing you what you can do with those mashed potatoes, which are just days... Read more »

Monday, November 26 2007 | 18:00 H

Fri23Nov2007

Leftover turkey? Make Chilaquiles

Are you dreading the endless stream of turkey sandwiches you're envisioning for the next weeks? If so, turn that leftover bird into something a bit more exciting. Last year we gave you a recipe for Turkey Enchiladas Suizas that wasn't... Read more »

Friday, November 23 2007 | 18:25 H

Thu22Nov2007

My 10 Year Old Sold Out on Thanksgiving

My position on Thanksgiving has been well documented here. Don't get me wrong, I'm not off throwing cranberry sauce on those who choose to keep the turkey and all the trimmings on a day that, I, personally feel is nothing... Read more »

Thursday, November 22 2007 | 09:27 H

Wed31Oct2007

Mala Gets a Taste of Unexpected Mexico : Bohemia Style

Last week I had the multi-sensory pleasure of attending Unexpected Mexico here in NYC. The event, sponsored by Bohemia Beer, was a feast, literally, featuring three top Mexican chefs, drinks, and musica. Upon entering Skylight Studio, an events space in... Read more »

Wednesday, October 31 2007 | 14:00 H

Mon06Aug2007

Whip 'Em Out Mamis : It's World Breastfeeding Week

I already took heat for expressing myself about taking heat for breastfeeding in public, for supporting women who choose not to breastfeed or who cannot for numerous reasons, and for suggesting of all things that there is ::gasp:: racism in... Read more »

Monday, August 06 2007 | 08:43 H

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