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The Indigenous History of Ceviche + Ceviche Recipes for Summer

Ceviche is a ubiquitous seafood dish throughout Latin America that originated in pre-colonial Peru. A lot of us grew up eating it at least occasionally, especially those of us who have family members from a coastal town in our countries...
Culture

How to Veganize Your Favorite Latin Recipes for Holidays

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
An essential part of the holidays is the FOOD and in our community we go all out and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals we don’t usually get to enjoy at any other time. If you’re Latinx and you’ve gone vegan though,...
Culture Lifestyle

11 Latin American Ingredients Our Ancestors Used in Food

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
The many countries throughout Latin America have long been home to fertile ground, and for centuries, Indigenous people used everything they could for nourishment. Our ancestors may have worked hard to find, prepare and preserve food, but in the process,...
Culture Lifestyle

The Indigenous History of Avocados in Latin America Plus Avocado-Based Recipes

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
National Avocado Day comes every July 31 and it makes total sense that there’s an entire day dedicated to one of the most beloved fruits that’s a regular part of our diets. Avocados are grown primarily in Latin America with...
Culture

10 Latin American Dishes You Can Learn to Make on TikTok

We’ve all seen those viral TikTok recipes at some point, and while some may roll their eyes at the thought of making a recipe that’s been condensed down to three social media minutes, there are actually some really awesome recipes...
Lifestyle

10 Latinx-Owned Ice Cream Shops Throughout the U.S. to Get Your Sugar Fix

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
We are in the thick of summer now, and with the unrelenting heat waves seeming to come back-to-back, and all we can think of is finding the best ways to keep cool. Of course, our favorite way to cool off...
News and Entertainment

Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay Gets Slammed for Attempt at Puerto Rican Pegao

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay of Hell’s Kitchen fame attempted to make Puerto Rican pegao on the most recent episode of his YouTube series, Scrambled: On the Road, and quickly drew the criticism of viewers who took to social media to...
Culture

10 Foods From Latinx-Owned Businesses That Are Perfect for Cinco de Mayo

What better time is there to celebrate and support Latinx-owned businesses than on a holiday that’s largely been co-opted by other people? This Cinco de Mayo—and really every day—we’re all about putting our dollars where our mouths (and our beliefs)...