Abuela’s Recipes Are Trending on TikTok—and Now We’re Hungry
Over the last year, Latinx TikTokers have created a treasure trove of videos showcasing their grandmothers’ recetas, from Puerto Rican sofrito to Bizcocho Dominicano, all with a single common ingredient—abuela’s love.
(Parents Latina, Jan. 28, 2021)
‘Encanto’ on Disney+ Arrives Just in Time for Nochebuena—and Reminds Us Just How Powerful Latinx Families Are
Even with its many distinctly Colombian elements at its core, Encanto is an homage to multigenerational Latinx families everywhere.
(Parents Latina, Dec. 22, 2021)
Experience the magic of Las Posadas in these 5 U.S. cities
In Mexico and other parts of Latin America, Christmas celebrations begin not on December 25, but nine days earlier, with Las Posadas—a jubilant reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem.
(Travelocity, Nov. 16, 2021)
Latinx Writers Couldn’t Get Hollywood’s Attention. So They Came Up With Another Way
During last year’s Latinx Heritage Month, Nuyorican actor and filmmaker Dominique Nieves launched a mentorship initiative for up-and-coming Latinx television writers having a harder-than-normal time getting their foot in the door.
(Refinery29, Sept. 27, 2021)
Sofrito Is the Flavor Key to Many Latin American Dishes
Whether it’s pollo guisado (stewed chicken), arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas), or ropa vieja (braised beef), you can name pretty much any classic Latin American dish and chances are high that the recipe calls for sofrito—a flavor base that involves cooking onions, garlic, tomatoes, and peppers in olive oil, along with a medley of spices.
(Well + Good, Oct. 7, 2020)