Mexican Food Archives

How I Reconnected with My Mexican Roots Through Food

alyssalizarragaMay 12, 2023

by alyssalizarragaMay 12, 202303234

I’ve always been a numbers person. Tell me the odds, tell me the statistics, tell me the chances, and I’ll make it happen. For example, when I see that an online recipe has 4.8 stars from over 1000 reviews, my...

News and Entertainment

Mexico’s Elena Reygadas Named World’s Best Female Chef

Sofía AguilarApril 28, 2023

by Sofía AguilarApril 28, 202302085

Latin American cuisine is diverse and delicious so when it’s recognized and celebrated it’s a major win, especially when Latinas in the food industry are honored for their culinary expertise. In the Western-centric food and nutrition industry, our dishes are...

Culture Family

Veronica Garza of Siete is Making Mexican American Food with a Grain-Free Twist

Virginia IsaadDecember 20, 2022

by Virginia IsaadDecember 20, 202204021

When it comes to enjoying cultural cuisines, it’s so much more than delicious food, it’s reminiscent of family and time spent together. For Veronica Garza, the Mexican American food she grew up enjoying was a reminder of her beloved abuela...

Culture

How To Make Savory Picadillo Empanadas Using Sargento® Cheese

Annie LealOctober 25, 2022October 25, 2022

by Annie LealOctober 25, 2022October 25, 20220285737

For Latinxs, food embodies the flavors, vibrancy, and richness of our culture. The same goes for Ariana Ruiz in her kitchen. This Latina mom and all-star chef to her family, honors her heritage by cooking her abuelita’s recipes with a...

Culture

Cookbook Author Ericka Sanchez Shares Tips on Building an Epic Taco Table

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 5, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 5, 202203410

We know Cinco de Mayo in the U.S. is a holiday that has grown far beyond its Mexican origins, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate. Well, that is when it’s celebrated in a way that honors Mexican heritage in...

Culture

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

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 5, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 5, 2021023828

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)...

Culture

11 Empanadas From Different Countries Throughout Latin America

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 8, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 8, 2021033814

April 8 is National Empanada Day and who isn’t excited about celebrating one of our favorite Latin American foods? I grew up eating Puerto Rican-style empanadas which are often called pastelillos and to this day they are still one of...

Lifestyle

Hand-Written Ancient Mexican Recipes Can Now Be Accessed Online

Araceli CruzFebruary 11, 2020July 22, 2020

by Araceli CruzFebruary 11, 2020July 22, 202004961

Imagine if you had access to the recipes of your ancestors. If you think Mexican food is delicious now, just imagine what it tasted like back in the day. Thanks to a special collection at the University of Texas at...

Culture

Why Chicanos Eat Tamales on Christmas

Johanna FerreiraDecember 19, 2019September 3, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraDecember 19, 2019September 3, 2020019115

Every year on Christmas Eve, they were there for us. Warm, spicy, and familiar, the smell of tamales would fill our kitchen as my grandmother opened her large, aluminum tamalera. She’d spend the days prior making trips to La Michoacana...

News and Entertainment

Eva Longoria and Aarón Sánchez Develop TV Show Based on the Chef’s Life

Virginia IsaadDecember 3, 2019July 6, 2020

by Virginia IsaadDecember 3, 2019July 6, 202003101

View this post on Instagram Can’t thank you guys enough for all the #WhereIComeFrom support. Stay up-to-date on all my book events by clicking the link in my bio. I’m headed to New Orleans and Orlando next week. Austin and...

Culture

Mexican Abuela’s Cooking Channel on Youtube Goes Viral

Virginia IsaadSeptember 30, 2019July 28, 2020

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 30, 2019July 28, 2020019575

Doña Ángela has already accumulated more than eight million views on her Youtube channel, “De mi Rancho a Tu Cocina” since launching her first video a little more than a month ago. Each time she records a YouTube video, she...

News and Entertainment

LeBron James Wants to Trademark “Taco Tuesday” And We’re Not Having It

Virginia IsaadSeptember 5, 2019July 27, 2020

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 5, 2019July 27, 202002447

LeBron James hasn’t lived in Los Angeles for too long but he’s already become a huge fan of the cuisine —specifically tacos, and now he’s looking to trademark the ubiquitous phrase “Taco Tuesday.” But people aren’t too happy about it....