Food Recipe: Beef Empanadas

Apr 03, 13 Food Recipe:  Beef Empanadas

Posted by in Culture, Food, Heritage, Latino Heritage, Recipes

  Empanadas name comes the Spanish verb Empanar which means to wrap or coat with bread.  The traditional hearty pastry  is made by folding a thin circular shaped dough over the stuffing and are served as street food in the Carribbean, Phillipines, Puerto Rico and Latin America.  The traditional empanada is prepared with fish...

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Wordless Wednesday: Unexpected Gifts – Macaroons from Laduree in Paris!

Apr 03, 13 Wordless Wednesday: Unexpected Gifts – Macaroons from Laduree in Paris!

Posted by in Food, WordlessWednesday

  Welcome to Wordless Wednesday link up! This weeks topic is unexpected gifts. My niece reently traveled to Paris as part of her Leadership class in communications.  Paris, France is on my bucket list.  Imagine my surprise when she arrived from her trip and she handed me a pretty box of Macaroons from Laduree in Paris.  ...

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Events: Celebrating Latin Culture, Music and Food With Sabor De Lujo #VidaLexus

Mar 27, 13 Events: Celebrating Latin Culture, Music and Food With Sabor De Lujo #VidaLexus

Posted by in Automobile, Events, Food, Food Events

Lexus invited me to the Sabor de Lujo event in Los Angeles which paired some of L.A.’s favorite Latin food, art & music.     The annual Lexus event,  created a unique culinary experience that recognized Latino culture, delicious latin folavors  from around the world and live art.  The event also showcased some of the...

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe | Coctel de Camaron Receta

Feb 15, 13 Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe | Coctel de Camaron Receta

Posted by in Food, Recipes

Shrimp Cocktails bring back memories of  my life in Mexico.  The aroma of the cilantro, avocados and chili sauce provide a perfect combination to think of home.  Today I serve Shrimp Cocktail as an appetizer, lunch or a quick refreshing main dish on a busy night.  It is one of my families favorite traditional...

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The Best Cupcakes Ever & Mini Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe

Feb 15, 13 The Best Cupcakes Ever & Mini Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe

Posted by in Food, Recipes

I’ll never forget the first time I tasted a Red Velvet Cupcake.  I was on business travel to New York City for the week.  My flight home was scheduled for Friday at 5pm to enjoy a day of shopping for clothing, more pizza and desserts.  I visited a small shop that made the most delicious cupcakes and miniature cakes.  I...

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In Your Kitchen – Five Delicious Recipes – Appetizers – Salads – Soups & More

Jan 18, 13 In Your Kitchen – Five Delicious Recipes  – Appetizers – Salads – Soups & More

Posted by in Culture, Food, Heritage, Latino Heritage, Recipes

I enjoy making new recipes for my family.  One of my goals this year is to balance our meal plan with healthy meals.  I recently starting making recipes from Soy Connection.  According to USB’s 2008 Consumer Attitudes about Nutrition survey, soybean oil was among the top three oils ranked “very healthy” by...

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