My grandmother, Pascuala Vasquez Enriquez, lived in Pico Rivera, California, for many years before I was born, but she was a native of Mexico. She was a woman guided by…
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For many years I heard the words “local” and “seasonal,” and assumed they were good things without going deeper into why. I understood that any non-seasonal food had to be…
Labor Day is just around the corner, and since many of us will be grilling out over the holiday weekend, we decided to gather some of our favorite party dishes…
Everyone loves a refreshing drink on a hot summer’s day, but who says those libations have to be soda? Studies show that soda, and diet soda do damage over time…
Start by making no apologies for drinking what you like. Wine is about enjoyment and sharing with friends, so go for it—order what you want! Don’t Judge a Wine by…
When I went to college in England, I spent three years in bed with the covers up to my nose, eating as much chocolate as I could get my hands…
In honor of HipLatina’s September theme “Words and Music,” your monthly cocktail is the rumored favorite drink of one of my favorite authors, F. Scott Fitzgerald—a gin rickey. Some people…
At the dining room table that occupies a prominent place at the rural “world headquarters” of Ceja Vineyards, Amelia Morán Ceja reveals her conviction that the diligent pursuit of a…
Hip Latina Holiday Wine Guide As part of our focus on wine, we will continue to help guide you in selecting tasty, affordable wines for this Holiday season. We always…
The beauty of the Latino culture—and, indeed, the cuisine—is that it has flavors like no other culture in this world. Unfortunately, that flavor sometimes comes at a high price: fat,…
This article was originally published on PopSugar Latina, and was written by Allie Merriam Image Source: Flickr user Hugh Bell Perhaps you have, like me, stood in a liquor aisle…
I love adding plain yogurt to everything. I feel it makes both sweet and savory dishes more creamy, tasty, interesting, and enjoyable. I add a spoonful or two of thick…
Moving into 2017 we think it’s best to have a cocktail and not talk about 2016. Moscow Mule Cocktail Maple Buttercup Old Fashioned Salted Caramel White Russian Cranberry Mojito Coconut…
Hace ya muchos años, que susto, ni siquiera quiero contar cuantos, pero bueno, hace como 16-18 años que empecé a enamorarme de la cocina, empecé a estudiar también los beneficios…