Filed in archive Latina Musings
by Eliane on November 30, 2006
From time to time, I like to look back and think about what happened to me, in a certain period of time. That allows me to gain perspective, and learn from my experiences. Today November ends, and I...
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Filed in archive Latin Blogs
by Eliane on November 30, 2006
Vivir Latino is an excellent blog. There you find fresh news every day, all related with Latinos. As they say: "VivirLatino is a daily publication developed by Blogs Media, featuring all the...
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Filed in archive Latin Food
by Eliane on November 30, 2006
I make no excuses for myself. Yesterday, when I gave you the "Nega Maluca" recipe, I forgot to include the topping! Traditionally, this cake is served covered with this chocolate topping:...
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Filed in archive Latin Food
by Eliane on November 29, 2006
Another Brazilian Classic: a very easy Chocolate Cake. The name - Nega Maluca - can be translated as "Crazy Black Woman"; it's crazily easy, crazily delicious, and it's black!...
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Filed in archive Latin Music
by Eliane on November 29, 2006
Today I have two CD's to recommend: Bossa n' Stones and Bossa n' Roses. These are two very original compilations (three, to be accurate, because there are two Bossa n'Stones)....
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Filed in archive Latin Culture
by Eliane on November 28, 2006
How much do you know about your heritage? Are you familiarized with your origins? Do you represent your country with grace and dignity? In order to accomplish that, there is some basic knowledge you...
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Filed in archive Latin Movies
by Eliane on November 28, 2006
Yesterday I saw a few scenes of "World Trade Center", the Oliver Stone's movie about 9/11. I'm planning to watch it soon enough, but I already have a couple of comments. First,...
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Filed in archive Latin Travel
by Eliane on November 27, 2006
Watching the sunset on Cabo Polonio was one of the most relaxing experiences I've ever had. It's so quiet and still. Cabo Polonio is a preserved area; vehicles are not allowed to enter,...
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Hispanic Magazine has published their choice of the leading Hispanics impacting Hollywood today. I loved the idea. The list shows ten powerful, influent Latinos, and it's pretty heterogeneous....
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What's your concept of "Perfect Holidays"? Do you struggle and burn yourself out every year, trying to make the perfect dinner, party, souffle, decoration, gift? If so, let me ask you:...
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Filed in archive Latin Chat
by Eliane on November 24, 2006
3 more things you should know about me: Thing Nº 4 - I've been married for almost 10 years. We started to date when I was 15 years old, and we got married 4 years later. He's two years......
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Filed in archive Latin Chat
by Eliane on November 23, 2006
6 Things You Should Know About Me: Thing Nº 1 - I'm a fanatic fan of The Lord of The Rings. In my opinion, these three movies are the most beautiful, exciting and enchanting movies ever made....
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Filed in archive Latin Style
by Eliane on November 22, 2006
I was just watching a slide-show on Latina.com Magazine, featuring the worst dressed of the Latin Grammys. Dios Mio, there are some serious mistakes there! When I see things like that, I always wonder...
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You once told me Things would be easy... You lied. I'm strong, you see But the world is wrong: Nobody cares. And I'm lonely Among millions of faces Lonely like me. There's so much hate In...
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Filed in archive Latin Music
by Eliane on November 21, 2006
This is my favorite song from "Fijación Oral Vol.1": No. No, no intentes disculparte No juegues a insistir Las excusas ya existían antes de ti No, no me mires como antes No hables en...
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Filed in archive Latin Music
by Eliane on November 21, 2006
Shakira is very popular right now; perhaps the most famous Latin singer in the world. In my opinion, her popularity is well deserved. She is a talented, beautiful and versatile musician, singer,...
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Filed in archive Latin Travel
by Eliane on November 21, 2006
Cabo Polonio is a small fishing town, 125 miles east of Montevideo, Uruguay. I went there last summer, and I was absolutely enchanted by it's uncommon characteristics. The Cabo's wild beauty...
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This delicious treat is a classic in birthday parties (in fact, in any kind of party) in Brazil; the favorite every guest expects to find in the desserts table. It's the Nº1 in the...
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Filed in archive Latin Style
by Eliane on November 16, 2006
For me, home decoration is a very personal matter. Something like my wardrobe; I dress myself according to my taste and personality (and my budget, off course); I like to think that my clothes are an...
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Cleaning can be really painful; for most people, is just boring. But it doesn't have to be that way. Would you like to have some fun while you're in your "domestic obligations"? Is...
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I've just found a really good blog: Ally Work. I read about the Very Brief Primer on Immigration they're writing (so far Part 1 is up) on Vivir Latino, and went to check it out. I was nicely...
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Speaking of Holiday season, here's a little Christmas fun! This cartoon was the winner (picked by Darren Rowse, from Problogger) of the Group Project: Christmas Cartoon contest, hosted by Chewing...
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