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Celebrate National Wine Day With These 10 Mexican-Owned Wines

Nicole YoungMay 25, 2021

by Nicole YoungMay 25, 202107469

If there’s anything we love more than vino, science has yet to discover it and since it’s National Wine Day we wanted to show our support for Latino made wines. Although many of these wines come from the same region...

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11 Latino-Owned Wines Representing Our Culture

Nicole YoungMarch 24, 2021March 26, 2021

by Nicole YoungMarch 24, 2021March 26, 2021022038

Vineyards and the overall business of winemaking aren’t exactly known to be a diverse industry but we are seeing a growth in Latino-owned brands. Many of us forget that each vineyard has a story and if you only knew the history...

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12 Holiday Gifts Every Foodie Will Fall in Love With

HipLatinaDecember 2, 2017November 30, 2020

by HipLatinaDecember 2, 2017November 30, 202003214

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We all have that one family member or friend who is totally obsessed with food and hard to find gifts for. Even though we pretend to be annoyed, you know you...

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What is the Latest Buzz with Target?

HipLatinaAugust 28, 2017December 28, 2020

by HipLatinaAugust 28, 2017December 28, 20200647

Target has jumped into the market of developing a premium wine brand that you too will obsess about. The only question I have now is: what will be the trade off be when I am shopping at Target? We all...

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Braised Short Ribs

Chef Susie JimenezAugust 5, 2017January 6, 2021

by Chef Susie JimenezAugust 5, 2017January 6, 202101309

Chef Susie was in Sonoma Valley sharing her culinary expertise at a winemaker dinner hosted by Hendry Winery. This dish was accompanied by a Green Pea Polenta and Estate Cabernet Sauvignon....

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Sabor del Valle Fundraiser Shines Spotlight on Latino Winemakers

HipLatinaJuly 13, 2017January 11, 2021

by HipLatinaJuly 13, 2017January 11, 202102659

The 8th Annual Sabor del Valle is a family-friendly fundraiser that celebrates local restaurateurs and award-winning Latino and boutique vintners. Started by San Jose-native Ray Castaneda, Sabor del Valle draws a diverse group of attendees from all around Silicon Valley...

Culture

Tales of Inspiration with Chef Susie and Winemaker Jose Calderon

HipLatina KitchenJune 19, 2017January 20, 2021

by HipLatina KitchenJune 19, 2017January 20, 20211607

Tales of Inspiration as Chef Susie gets inspired food ideas by the wines from Winemaker Jose in Napa. The harmony of creating a beautiful wine or dish is explored between these rising Mexican American stars....

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Rosé Cocktails That You Will Want to Drink ALL Summer Long

Jessica MolinaMay 8, 2017January 28, 2021

by Jessica MolinaMay 8, 2017January 28, 20212 1906

I love a good glass of red wine (or two), but the moment the weather starts to get warmer I find myself looking for cooler, more refreshing alternatives: enter rosé. On its own the wine is crisp, light, and delicious, but...

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Two Mexican Americans Reach New Heights for the Second Generation

HipLatina KitchenMarch 31, 2017February 8, 2021

by HipLatina KitchenMarch 31, 2017February 8, 202101267

The road to success is unique for each second generation immigrant family. Susie Jimenez has become a successful celebrity chef. Jose Calderon has become a talented winemaker in Napa. They sat down together to share thier respective journeys and family...