Latin

  • The Best Iberico Ham at Sol y Sombra and More

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) If you happen to need any convincing that Iberico Pork is the finest in the world, all you need to eat is the Estofado de Cerdo (Spanish Rub Braised Pork) at Sol y Sombra (sun and shadow) in the Palm Springs area. This mouth-watering dish proves it: Pork Butt, Mash Potatoes, Pimentones, Red […]...

  • How Terroir Counts at “Foods + Wines of Spain”

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) If you love all things Spain as we do, Spain’s annual Great Match 2023 in Los Angeles for the first time in three years made us love it even more.  Terroir for wine, and for food, continued the Spanish theme of spring we share with you.  The day was hosted by Foods and Wines from [&helli...

  • Celebrate National Paella Day at TATEL with Hosted Dishes + Demos

    (Gerry Furth-Sides, copy and photos courtesy of Tatel Restaurant) Tatel Beverly Hills, one of Los Angeles’ most authentic Spanish restaurants, honors National Paella Day, March 27. To share the celebration  “day of the rice cooked in the pan” with diners,  guests are invited to the try its signature paellas for free, as...

  • Taste Why Argentine Beef is THE Best at SUR

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Did you know that Argentine beef has been the most popular in the world in the last few years.  Argentinians themselves continue to consume more beef per capita than any nation. A preview tasting at SUR RESTAURANT convinced us how marvelous it is.   The special “show off” Week of Argentine Beef ru...

  • 2023 Fancy Food Show Shows Off Spain

    (by Pamela Wnuck, photos by Irv Wnuck) Last week we attended the 2023 Winter Fancy Food Show hosted by Specialty Food Association sure knows how to throw a fanciful party. Jackpot!    The show takes place at the new West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, which is a whopping 1.4 million square feet...

  • Delhi Belly’s Navratna (“nine gems”) Korma Lives Up to Its Name

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Navratna Korma at Delhi Belly lives up to his name, “nine gems,” so beautifully that it could convince you to go vegetarian.  The northern classic named after the special body of nine courtiers for whom the dish was named in the 16th century was, in fact,  intended to plea...

  • Hola! EatUrXica’s Ingenious American Welcome to Mexican Jícama

    (Gerry Furth-Sides, EatUrXica content) Jicama, the healthy, crispy root vegetable so familiar to the Latin table for so long, is not only natural and tasty but adds sweetness and crunch to salads and stir-fries. The root vegetable has the neutral taste of an unsweetened apple. It’ s the perfect new or new version to try i...

  • Terra Madre Salone del Gusto Features Slow Food Coffee!

    (Copy from Terra Madre Portal Program, Gerry Furth-Sides photos) More than 3000 farmers, cooks and food activists from 150 countries will gather in Parco Dora, Turin, Italy from September 22-26,2022 at Terra Madre Salone del Gusto, the largest international event dedicated to good, clean, and fair food. ...

  • New Melting Pot Tours at Original Farmers Market

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) This summer a Melting Pot Tour proved in the most fun way that you can visit an iconic (read “tourist) place and always learn more about it! Tour company owner Jodi Flowers, who combines midwest common sense with southern charm, led us to places that boasted 40 years or more at the market. […]...

  • Salsa Grill Opens and Closes the Hatch Pepper Season with Sizzle

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Welcome Hatch Pepper season! And it runs longest at Zapien’s Salsa Grill. The restaurant introduced this year’s early season which started in July, and the last pepper roast and special menu feast will be right outside the door on September 10. For detail please see: //thesalsagrill.com/events-2...