Food
Gordon Ramsay Made What He Calls Puerto Rican Pegao And Puerto Ricans Are Not Having It
Gordon Ramsay made a fried rice dish and tried calling it “pegao” but Puerto Ricans and foodies did not agree with Ramsay’s declaration.
PepsiCo Releases Statement Defending Richard Montañez And His Claim Of Inventing Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
Richard Montañez has made a career out of his story of inventing Flamin’ Hot Cheetos but a Los Angeles Times article disputed that claim. The story created a firestorm on Twitter with people demanding to know the answer.
A Mexican Artist Is Making Pancake Art That’s Too Beautiful To Eat
Pancake art is something so many influencers tried to create during the pandemic lockdowns. Yet, one Mexican artist’s take has captured the attention of TikTok users around the world.
GeLATINX Is Taking The Mexican Gelatin Dessert And Giving It A Major Upgrade
In Boyle Heights you will find a gelatina maker that is giving the iconic dessert and unapologetic Mexican take. The flavors she uses to make her desserts are steeped in culture and worth every bite.
Chicago’s Mi Tocaya Is Offering Up Free Mexican Homemeals For Undocumented Community
Mi Tocaya in Chicago made news for offering up meals to undocumented workers struggling because of Covid. While undocumented people were blocked from federal financial aid offered during the pandemic, some people around the country stepped up to help however they could.
Family Sets Up GoFundMe To Help Paletero In Chicago Retire
Street vendors are important and beloved members of the Latino community and this paletero in Chicago felt that love.
Change Up Your Thanksgiving Dinner With These Latin American Substitutes
Thanksgiving is all about food and is a great time to mix things up. Instead of the usual feast, here is a chance to spice things up with dishes from latin America.
Take A Tasting Tour Of Latin America This Thanksgiving With This Curated Menu
For Thanksgiving 2020, I worked to create a curated tasting menu of Latin America for a Thanksgiving feast. Food is a passion and using it to highlight various cultures is a gift.
Here’s The Story About Ropa Vieja, The Most Delicious And Heavenly Food To Ever Come Out Of Latin America
This is one story in a series of editorial pieces assisting the release of a food series “La Cocina.” Ropa vieja is the national dish of Cuba and is something all Cubans have experienced at home.