I recently discovered Project Enye, a multi-platform media team committed to telling the stories of first generation Latinos with parents from Spanish speaking countries. Project Enye founder Denise Soler Cox aims to empower first-generation U.S. Latinos and raise awareness on issues surrounding Latino identity. One of her blog posts entitled "Am I Latina Enough?" addresses … [Read more...] about On Being American – What Is Enough ?
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Where To Find – The Best Store-Bought Corn Tortillas
While there's nothing quite like fresh home-made corn tortillas, they aren't always readily available to consumers. Store-bought tortillas are a quick solution and when fresh and made correctly, can provide a reasonable substitute. They can also be very disappointing if not properly crafted or left on the shelf for too long. We recently compared two brands found at our local … [Read more...] about Where To Find – The Best Store-Bought Corn Tortillas
Art on Paper by E2 Boldly Challenges Preconceptions
Diversity in revisionist works of art received an innovative new interpretation at this year’s Art on Paper in New York City. Photographic duo E2 presented several works designed to challenge the mind - modern reinterpretations of old master paintings replaced with new subject representations of race, sexual orientation, gender and age. Upon first glance the viewer is presented with a … [Read more...] about Art on Paper by E2 Boldly Challenges Preconceptions
Travel, Food & (how to avoid a) $10,000 Fine
Latin American cuisine is as diverse as the countries and continents from which it originates. Whether it’s a Peruvian ceviche freshly harvested from the Pacific Ocean or hearty corn tortillas created from corn originally cultivated by the Aztecs, Latin American food is incredibly diverse & delicious. Traditional local cuisine is made from ingredients farmed nearby. More recently, … [Read more...] about Travel, Food & (how to avoid a) $10,000 Fine
NYC Deals – Charcuterie Masters Food Competition Event
Charcuterie may be a word of French origin yet it's a very popular international food with cross cultural usage and influences. The word charcuterie is derived from the French words “char” (flesh) plus "cuite” (cooked). Charcuterie is believed to have originated in France during the 15th century due to rules prohibiting the sale of uncooked pork. Subsequently French tradesmen developed … [Read more...] about NYC Deals – Charcuterie Masters Food Competition Event