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Salsa Recipes We Love – “Salsa de Chipotle” by D’Lola

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It’s hot. It’s delicious. And it’s Kosher and Gluten Free! We’re talking about sauces and salsas by D’Lola. US consumers may not know about D’Lola salsas but if they do, they have excellent taste. D’Lola brand salsas are about as good as it gets for a store-bought product. I’m addicted to salsa and make my own sauces and salsas from scratch.  The first time I tried D’Lola, I couldn’t believe how closely it approximated my own homemade version. I was hooked and bought up every variety I could find. Locating their salsas has been a challenge, though. Amazon used to sell them but they have been out of stock for a very long time. As for ordering the sauces directly from the company, this has also proved difficult.  [Read more…] about Salsa Recipes We Love – “Salsa de Chipotle” by D’Lola

On Being American – What Is Enough ?

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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 the inner conflict faced by Latinas as they become more Amercian culturally while struggling for acceptance in their local communities. Immigrant communities often are comprised of individuals belonging to different races, cultures and economic circumstances. On top of that, there are differences in terms of stages of assimilation — first, second, and third generation, citizen versus non-citizen, ability to speak different languages (or not).  What might superficially appear to be a cohesive community [Read more…] about On Being American – What Is Enough ?

Best Opening Night Parties NYC – Artexpo XL 2018

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For 40 years and counting, Artexpo New York has presented the very best the fine art world has to offer. Artexpo New York XL, the 40th annual Artexpo New York, along with [SOLO] and [FOTO SOLO] opened its door to everyone on Friday, April 20, at 10 a.m. and ended the day with an incredible opening night party. Not only was there stunning artwork but the day also included special events, live demos, and talks on inspiring Topics & Trends. And, of course, the Opening Night Party on Friday from 4—8 p.m. where attendees mixed and mingled with artists and art aficionados, while sipping complimentary Louis Jadot wines and enjoying an open bar along with free mochi ice cream by My/mo! So good. Make sure you don’t miss this party when you’re in New York City. It’s a great night full of fun and amazing art. And if you’re like me, you’ll probably end up buying a few things to fill your home. Great event for art lovers as well as interior designers and collectors! Check out a few of our photos here:

Celebrity designer dress and David Bowie  :

Louis Jadot wines (including a fabulous Rose) and delicious Mochi ice cream by My/mo:

 

Nice seated area where attendees gathered and enjoyed themselves…

Impressive large sculptures and monetary art

Also art with iconic figures, with modern fresh interpretations

Where To Find – The Best Store-Bought Corn Tortillas

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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 store — Guerrero and Vista Hermosa with very different results.  Let’s begin our comparison with the Guerrero brand of tortillas. [Read more…] about Where To Find – The Best Store-Bought Corn Tortillas

Unique Last Minute Gifts

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Finding the perfect gift isn’t always easy. Here are a few last minute ideas with some of the best consumer items we’ve seen. 3 D printers are one of the hottest technology products on the market.  B&H Photo has a great selection of 3D printers and cameras. One is by Scanify. It’s completely portable, handheld and able to create 3D copies of inanimate & living objects including a human face.Next on the list is Seiko’s new Astron GPS Solar watch.  The world’s first solar GPS watch; it’s beautifully designed, able to recognize all time zones, has an in-flight mode and never needs a battery change. Another great gift is Wowwee’s Award-Winning Miposaur, a robot dinosaur that you control by moving your hands or via an app.  Wowwee’s Miposaur is a very cool toy– it features “evolving intelligence” and three different moods. With multiple functions, including the ability to chase balls, dance and respond to commands, it’s no surprise that it’s currently one of the top 3 best selling robot toys on Amazon.

Wild Republic toys also made our list. Want amazing stuffed animal toys at an incredible prices? Wild Republic has both. We received one as a gift a few years ago and it’s been super popular with the kids in our neighborhood. Our favorite is the Northern Leopard Frog shown above. Currently priced at $7.99 USD,  the Northern Leopard stuffed animal frog looks and sounds real. Simply press the button and you’ll hear a realistic frog call for the species. A great way to introduce children to nature and ecology, Wild Republic’s stuffed animal toys are also very soft and durable (ours still looks and works great after more than a year of use). Great product!

Finally here is the last item on our list- chrome. Chrome anything. A chrome car is an eye catcher, but you can also buy kits to add chrome to a variety of objects. For New Year’s eve, try out a set of chrome nails. If you don’t want to chrome your entire car, you can purchase a chrome decal or hitch and apply your favorite theme. Whatever you decide, there’s no shortage of great holiday gift ideas this year.