© GETA.80 Well, here's a cool find I'd like to share: Health Food Slide Show. It's tiny, I know. But a it's a start. I would love to get a list going of all the brands from Latin...
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© Carly & Art There has been a lot of talk lately about traces of drugs being found in our water: antibiotics, anti-depressants, birth control pills, seizure medication, cancer treatments, pain...
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© stu_spivack I love pozole. This Sunday my husband, my sister-in-law, and I went to eat pozole at a local restaurant-but the portion was tiny! When we asked the waiter if he had brought us the large...
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© MShades Spring is one of my favorite seasons, but the weather changes in my corner of the world make it tricky to stay healthy sometimes. I love curling up in my bed, but I would rather it not...
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© surekat I was reading that Guadalajara is going to add ethanol to their gasoline. The idea is to have cleaner air, and boost the sugar cane and sorghum industries. Honestly, I had no idea what...
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© Kyle May Homemade Yogurt I'm a longtime yogurt fan. At home we have fresh yogurt every day, made from bulgaros. The link I set of for this is the exact process we follow. It's quick and...
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© Ayala Moriel Vanilla is originally from Mexico and was considered a delicacy among Aztec nobility. Today we use it for everything from candles to cooking to aromatherapy. It has an aroma proven to...
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© hafiedgany What are antioxidants? Antioxidants stop oxidation. I know, completely uninformative at for first, but wait for it. What are free radicals? Cells are made of atoms, and atoms have...
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© jurek d. Surely its no news that not all mexican food is spicy. Most is in fact mild. But no doubt there is a good portion of Mexican cuisine that involves chili peppers either in the recipe or...
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© Chuuken Hachigou Lately I've been missing street vendors. You just don't see many of them where I live these days. One of the treats I like to buy when I'm in Mexico are alegrias....
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Few are the women that flat out reject chocolate. I personally love the stuff. It's supposed to be good for lowering your blood pressure and serves as a source of antioxidants. But health...
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My hubby loves to cook, and sometimes he gets little cuts and nicks. Well, sitting around the table a few days ago with family, we got to talking about different home remedies and house maintenance...
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Why do you need to worry about cleaning your vegetables? Well, because the water used to rinse them before they get to the market isn't always clean. And large grocery chains at home and abroad...
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I was answering an email to a girlfriend who is going to Mexico in the next couple of months. Half the email was "you've got to try this" and "you've got to try that." I...
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You can't be in Mexico and not go nuts with the fruit. There is fruit everywhere. These are some of my personal favorites. Zapote or zapote negro: I have dreams about this fruit. The skin is green...
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Yesterday we saw 12 Latin Recipes For a Latin Flavored Thanksgiving. So, you're planning to cook a big, Latin flavored Turkey. You know there will be a lot of leftovers - and you know the turkey...
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As you know, Thanksgiving is a holiday traditionally celebrated in the United States; it was created in the US. However, many people from different countries have adopted Thanksgiving, and adapted...
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by Eliane on September 27, 2007
Herbed 7-Layer Dip Ingredients - 1 cup bean dip - ½ cup sour cream - 1 package taco seasoning - 2 to 3 avocados, cut into chunks - ½ cup salsa - ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese - ¼ cup......
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by Eliane on September 18, 2007
Chicken and Red Onion Kebabs with Spicy Avocado Mayo Ingredients: - 3 to 4 large chicken breasts, cubed - 3 large red onions, peeled - Salt and pepper to taste - 3 avocados, peeled and seeds removed -...
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by Eliane on August 02, 2007
Easy, quick and full of flavor. The smoky heat of chipotle peppers blends perfectly with the sweetness of the honey. Bread cubes are a good companion for the cheese. Queso Mexicano with Chipotle-Honey...
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by Eliane on July 27, 2007
Tamarind pork Ribs (makes 4 servings) Ingredients: - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil - 2 lb. pork ribs, cut into individual ribs - 1 large onion, chopped - 2 cloves garlic, chopped - 2 cups water - ¼ cup...
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by Eliane on July 16, 2007
Another Turkey and Avocado recipe, to spice up your healthy diet - with a little Latin flavor, chica! Avocado, Turkey & Tomatillo Stew Ingredients: - 2 1/2 quarts turkey or chicken stock - 2 1/2...
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by Eliane on July 04, 2007
Turkey meat is very healthy and nutritive for our body, but is also very popular for people on a diet. Here is a new recipe with turkey, to create a little more variety in your diet and meals plan...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that 1/3 of Hispanics are considered obese. While most strategies to address our widening waistlines focus on...
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