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Diabetes in Cake-Pie Form

Mary Mata October 11, 2010

This is probably one of the most amazing things I’ve ever imagined in my entire life.  Being from a family of diabetics and would-be diabetics who love pastries — I […]

Squeeze Nopales into Your Diet

Mary Mata September 26, 2010

Famoso Sausage

Mary Mata

Mexicans: the Original Urban Hipster

Mary Mata September 21, 2010

I remember growing up that my abuelitos would save everything, we would sew our own clothes, crochet decorations for the house and try to fix things before buying new ones.

Quench Your Thirst with…Menudo?

Mary Mata September 14, 2010

You may or may not have seen this video before, but regardless, it’s always good for a laugh — especially if you’ve ever eaten menudo!

Feed the Models: Estás Muy Flaca, Mi’ja

Mary Mata

As far back as I can remember, I’ve lived a parallel life:  considered not skinny enough by popular American wisdom and somehow simultaneously considered too skinny by my abuelitas. Although […]

¡Qué Rico! How to Make Healthy (Re)fried Pinto Beans

Mary Mata September 13, 2010

Hey y’all, not to give away the family recipe or anything, but there are a few easy and healthy things you can do to make your refried beans just a […]

My Journey Towards Mexitarianism

Mary Mata August 29, 2010