Celebraciones de la Gente returns to Museum of Northern Arizona on Oct. 26-27 By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ As Armando Gonzalez and Theresa Thomas tell it, about a dozen years ago Flagstaff’s Latino community seemed on the verge of…
Category: Food
Food: Smoky salsa to celebrate Hispanic heritage
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) No celebration of Hispanic heritage is complete without a meal. Hispanic cuisine is as versatile as it is beloved, and people of all backgrounds list Hispanic cuisine among their favorite foods. Southern California chef Hugo…
Food / Cocina: How to disinfect water in the case of an emergency
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) When a weather emergency occurs, the effects can prove devastating. Natural disasters like hurricanes have turned cities upside down, floods have caused the deaths of thousands and snowstorms have shut communities down for days. A…
Food / Cocina: Enjoy dairy for good health
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) To some people, dairy’s reputation for contributing to high cholesterol and weight gain is a misconception that’s hard to let go of. But dairy’s detractors should know the right dairy products enjoyed in moderation can…
Food / Cocina: Beef cuts made easy
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Millions of people enjoy meals centered around beef. There are several different cuts of beef and having so many different offerings available at the meat market can make it confusing to the average consumer. It’s…
Food / Cocina: Look to Latin cooking to improve health
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) There has been much interest in Mediterranean cuisine and its possible medical benefits. However, individuals who prefer the spice and flair of Latin dishes may also be better for it with respect to their health. There…
Food / Cocina: Soup for Cinco de Mayo
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Though Americans enjoy celebrating Cinco de Mayo, in Mexico the holiday is primarily limited to the state of Puebla. It was in Puebla where General Ignacio Zaragoza led a heavily outnumbered militia to an unlikely…
Food / Cocina: Healthy additions to your daily diet
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) According to a report from the American Heart Association Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Committee, heart disease figured to cost the United States in excess of $315 billion in 2010 alone. While there’s no single…