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Nutrition: 3 Ways to Keep the Hispanic Diet Healthy
March 7, 2013
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Many people realize that Taco Bell is not authentic. But did you know that a traditional Hispanic diet inspired by your abuela‘s cooking can help you stay healthy? ¿Cómo? Healthy staples of corn tortillas are low-fat, as are beans. Frijoles as my suegra calls them are also chock full of fiber, protein and complex carbohydrates which Read More...
Nutrition: ¡Go Green for your Health!
February 6, 2013
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Um… what exactly are you drinking? I get this question every time someone sees me sipping a green smoothie from a jar. What gives this slushy drink it’s bien verde color? A few handfuls of dark green leafy vegetables which are, calorie Read More...
Two Ways to Bring Back Abuela’s Cooking
January 30, 2013
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Of all the great things the U.S. of A. has to offer, our “western diet” is not at the top of the list. In fact, immigrating to the U.S. could be harmful for some families’ long-term health! A recent study Read More...
What Cuban Cuisine Would Be If There Had Not Been Fidel
July 13, 2012
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Talk food and politics with Cubans and you’re bound to get into water hotter than that which divides the South of Florida from the island. Most will gingerly tip toe around the topic, or just avoid it–unless you’re Guillermo Pernot. Read More...
The High Heeled Kitchen: Happy New Year Mojito
December 29, 2011
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On the edge of a New Year–2012–and I’m looking back at 2011: What a year! Think about everything that happened. Osama bin Laden was killed. Andy Rooney died. So did thousands in Mexico as the drug war continues ripping this Read More...
The High Heeled Kitchen: Christmas Made Feliz with Tostones Video Recipe
December 22, 2011
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Whether you’re serving a Honey-Baked Ham, frying a turkey Deep South-style like Big Bro, or roasting a pernil, how about adding some feliz to your Christmas with a side of tostones? ¿Que quéééé? Tostones or fried plantains is a staple of the Read More...
The High Heeled Kitchen: Celebrity Chef José Andrés’ Política of Food
December 8, 2011
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Celebrity Chef José Andrés is as passionate about food as he is about politics. When he’s not opening a new hot spot restaurant, taping an episode of Made in Spain on PBS, guest-starring with his culinary partner-in-crime Tony Bourdain on the Travel Read More...
Updated: Picked up by Univision News & HuffPo Latino Voices! The High Heeled Kitchen: Cheater’s Delicioso Flan Video and Recipe Thanksgiving Edition
November 23, 2011
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Isn’t it just the way things work? You bust your cola on something you love and… [insert sound of crickets] Then you pull something out of a hat and gang busters, all kinds of karmic wonder unlocks from up above! This is how Read More...
