Breakfasts of Campeones
As soon as the first rays of sunshine peek through our curtains or blinds, and right after the rooster crows, usually the first thought is, โWhatโs for breakfast?โ
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Tea Tradition
Yerba mate (pronounced ma-TAY) is a plant endemic to Paraguay and Argentina that also grows in southern Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, and Uruguay. Originally cultivated by the indigenous Guaranรญ, Tupi, and Quechua people, the caffeinated herb was commercialized by the colonizing Europeans after their arrival.
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Holiday Treats
Familismo is a term associated with the closeness of Latino families, and it can be acutely observed starting before Christmas Eve through Three Kings Day on Jan. 6.
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Feel-Good Festival Food
At Latino Arte and Cultureโs signature Fiesta on Wells street party on Sept. 21 or its Day of the Dead Festival on Nov. 2, make sure to feed your stomach as well as your senses.
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Community Fuel
Step into a coffee shop owned by a Latino, and one thing becomes clear โ it feels like youโve stepped into another world. Thatโs because you have.
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Key Ingredients
Ever walked into the home of a Latino friend and had your nose perk up at the complex aroma coming from the kitchen? After having your first bite, did you ask for the recipe?
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Plรกtano Power
Plantains pack health and flavor into a portable package. The culinary journey of the plantain is complex. It includes travels through the trade routes of Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent, its introduction to Europe by Alexander the Great, and its arrival on the African continent via Trans-Saharan Arab merchants. The plant made it to…
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Latin American Libations
Latin America has delicious cuisine, but oftentimes folks overlook its cocktails. That is a mistake, especially here in Northern Nevada, where you can enjoy many mouthwatering beverages reminiscent of those cobblestone plazas, sidewalk cafรฉs, and bars where one can sip and watch the world go by while on vacation or studying abroad.
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All Ears for Elote
Have you heard the history of corn? Itโs intrinsically connected to the history of Mexico. According to researchers, corn was invented โ yes, conjured up and carefully harvested โ by the Aztec civilization nearly 7,000 years ago, from a grain (though scientists now classify it as a fruit).
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Finger Lickin’
Street food culture exists all over the world because wherever there are people on the go, theyโll be eager for fast, tasty nourishment.
