Tag Archives: Washington DC
‘hood Tips from a Wise Latina to THE Wise Latina
July 16, 2012
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I guarantee you that when I moved to the U Street area of Washington, DC, articles were not written, Tweets and Facebook messages did not zip back and forth in el ciberespacio, and friends and strangers didn’t email psst, we Read More...
Civics Clase: On Primary Day, Why I’m an Independent Voter
April 4, 2012
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2012 District of Columbia Primary, I’m ready: License: check Passport (in case I need back up government-issued ID): check Voter Registration Card: check 2012 D.C. Primary Guide (read, of course): check So you can imagine my surprise when I showed Read More...
On Sirius XM’s P.O.T.U.S Radio: No Latino Vote
March 20, 2012
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¿Que quééé? Yup, heard me right. There is no Latino vote. Think about it. More than 50 million Hispanics call America home and although we’re concentrated in Florida, California, Texas, and New York, we’re actually everywhere. Even in the “unlikeliest” 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...
The High Heeled Kitchen – Cozumel Ceviche Video
July 6, 2011
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Ceviche. Food of the gods, savored year-round in Latin American tropical coastal communities. This fish dish is also perfecto for summer. Some people fear raw fish. ¡Silly rabbit!, says the chica who’s paid the dear price of reckless-but ooh-soooo-goooood eating Read More...
The High Heeled Kitchen Video: Grilled Duroc Pork Chop in Mole Sauce
May 17, 2011
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The High Heeled Kitchen: Grilled Duroc Pork Chop in Mole Sauce: The Video Watch closely for the perils to avoid when cooking in high heels! The High Heeled Kitchen: Grilled Duroc Pork Chop in Mole Sauce: The Story “Ode To Read More...
The Death of Osama bin Laden: a Reflection on 9/11
May 6, 2011
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“Turn on the TV NOW.” This text from Lil’ Sis pulled me out of bed before midnight on Sunday. Like millions around the world, I learned that Osama bin Laden, the diabolical mastermind behind the most deadly terrorist attacks on Read More...
SEAL an Anchor Baby? How an Assumption Became Truth (and I’m Not Talking about la Virgen María)
May 4, 2011
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As details of Osama bin Laden’s assassination spread virally throughout the internet, so are rumors that one of the Navy SEALs involved in arguably one of history’s most anticipated deaths is an “anchor baby” or a child born to illegal immigrants in Read More...
