We recently discovered Masienda Tortillas at a local Whole Foods store. After trying many brands of tortillas, both here in the United States and in Mexico, we're always searching for great tortillas. Personally, the corn tortilla is our favorite. Corn is the perfect ingredient for tortillas. Corn is considered a whole grain; gluten-free, it's naturally higher in … [Read more...] about What is Nixtamalization? Masienda Heirloom Corn Tortillas and Ancient Traditions
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ANNOUNCEMENT “CELEBRATE MEXICO NOW 2019” FESTIVAL
For the past 16 years, Celebrate Mexico Now (CMN) has been showcasing Mexican culture and Mexico-American artists through dance, film, music, theater, photography, gastronomy and fine arts. Every year, the CMN festival shares new and educational programs and this year's lineup is no exception. The official program has been released, CMN festival will run from October 7 … [Read more...] about ANNOUNCEMENT “CELEBRATE MEXICO NOW 2019” FESTIVAL
Salsa Recipes We Love – “Salsa de Chipotle” by D’Lola
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 … [Read more...] about Salsa Recipes We Love – “Salsa de Chipotle” by D’Lola
On Being American – What Is Enough ?
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?" … [Read more...] about On Being American – What Is Enough ?
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 … [Read more...] about Where To Find – The Best Store-Bought Corn Tortillas