The Dangers Of Being An International Dairy Smuggler

The Dangers Of Being An International Dairy Smuggler

Mary Mata March 2, 2011

About two years ago, I went to Mexico in order to put 2008 in my rearview mirror. I have family in the municipality of La Rivera, Jalisco, they see me […]

Chef Michael Recipe: Tomatillo Salsa For Green Enchiladas

Mary Mata

[Editor’s Note: Yummy! Tomatillo salsa, with its tanginess is one of my favorite salsas, check out this recipe from Chef Michael.] Ingredients: 1 jar Michael Flores Tomatillo Salsa (regular or […]

Tía Rosita’s Arroz Con Leche Recipe

Mary Mata February 25, 2011

I’m not a huge rice fan, but seriously, who doesn’t love arroz con leche? That’s what I thought. My Tía Rosita shared her scrumptious recipe from her Cuban friend with […]

The Short, Sad Ballad of Tapatío Hot Sauce

Mary Mata February 24, 2011

[Editor’s Note: Author Oscar Barajas works in Los Angeles and will be writing dispatches for us from East LA.] I have grown up and spent most of my life in […]

Chef Michael Reciepe: Low-Fat Watermelon Tres Leches

NewsTaco February 23, 2011

Low-Fat Watermelon Tres Leches Yields 1‒13″ x 9″ cake 1 cup watermelon “water” ‒ See note 1 store bought white cake mix (Duncan Hines© Moist Deluxe was used when creating […]

Tu Mamá Te Dijo: More Fiber, Better Health

Mary Mata February 16, 2011

A new report confirms what mothers and wives everywhere have been saying for years: ¡Come más fibra! In actuality what the report says is that eating a diet rich in fiber […]

Chef Michael Recipe: Chicken with Tomatoes and Honey

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Chicken with Tomatoes and Honey 1/4 cup olive oil 1 whole Texas chicken, cut into pieces 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 2 teaspoons cinnamon […]

Sara’s Lazy Fish And Tomato Soup

Mary Mata February 11, 2011

Okay, so yesterday it’s cold, right? And I want something warm to eat, so I think “Soup!” Only problem is I neither have soup at my house, nor do I […]

Chef Michael Recipe: Quick Paella

NewsTaco February 9, 2011

Quick Paella One 1 pound bag of saffron flavored rice (i.e., Vigo or Mahatma brands) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 6 garlic […]

Obesity Linked to…the Lunch-Line?

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I think in a way this proves what many people have been saying for a long time. That obesity is directly related to poverty. Of course, this doesn’t rule out […]