Sunday, January 23, 2011

Make a quick Guacamole!

Smooth or Chunky?
Are you having a party or just watching a game? 
Super bowl is coming up and why not watch your favorite game with your friends or girlfriend…… and a good dip to accompany it like a Guacamole and chips.

Easy as cake:
Just go the closest store near your home and buy two or three avocados, make sure it has a little give to the touch; Prepare a salsa fresca (chopped tomatoes, Serrano pepper, onion, salt and pepper) smash the avocados smooth or chunky as you prefer the best, squeeze one or two limes, mix everything together and done!
So you don’t have to buy those dips loaded with saturated fat, salt and additives. And better enjoy a natural and healthy Guacamole!


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Friday, January 21, 2011

Who wants an “Agua Fresca”?

“Cold waters” a combination of fruit, sugar and water blended together to make a refreshing natural beverage; most common in Mexico, Central America and now in the United States.

Going to a taqueria in California there always have to be aguas frescas; with the most popular flavors “Jamaica (hibiscus), Tamarindo (tamarind pods) and Horchata (rice water and cinnamon) there are other popular flavors like melon, watermelon, pineapple, strawberry, etc.

I think Horchata is the best. It is the most popular and original in Mexico , and with its texture and sweetness it makes the best combination to enjoy a really good spicy Mexican dish or simply a good taco.
Horchata water is very easy to make it requires a little patience because first you have to let some rice rest for a night with water and cinnamon sticks; but the next day you just strain this water, blended it with a little portion of the same rice and the cinnamon sticks u used, add some extra powered cinnamon, condensed milk, a little milk, ice and listo!

For making Tamarind and Hibiscus water, just boil them, strain, and add some extra water, sugar and ice. So next time you go to a taqueria or any Mexican Restaurant don’t wonder how they make this tree amazing agua frescas flavors because is easier that you thought
Just order your favorite Agua Fresca and enjoy it! 

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

More than Salsa in the City

Have you had a sudden urge for Latin food and were tired of your local joint? Then it is time to take a trip to San Francisco.  San Francisco is home to a large community of Latin food restaurants with cuisines from South, Central Latin America, Spain and Mexico.  Choices range from simple street foods like tacos and burritos, to high end, trendy and fusion interpretations of classic dishes.

Although Latin food can be found everywhere in San Francisco, one can take the simplest approach and walk down Mission Street.  Mission Street is the home of a large Latino community in San Francisco but also the home to hundreds of Latin food restaurants and Latin food stores. A variety of Latin food cuisines can be found at Mission Street restaurants but the most predominant is Mexican cuisine. 

Mexican cuisine is diverse as its people. Mexican food represents its people, their region and the influences by the settlers; one example is the national dish of Mexico “Mole Poblano”.  There are different varieties of Mole in Mexico but Mole Poblano stands outs due to the complexity its flavor. Mole Poblano ingredients list includes a variety of dry and fresh chiles, spices, day-old bread, nuts, a little chocolate and approximately 20 other ingredients.

Thus when in San Francisco be inspired to embark on a new and exciting Latin food journey through South, Central Latin America and Mexico.  Taste the flavors of Peru at Fresca restaurant and their take on traditional Peruvian cuisine.  Taste traditional Brazilian rodizio Churrasco at Spetus an endless carnivore feast and many other Latin food fares. 

Some of the most popular dishes

- Carnitas from Mexico- Slow cook pork. 
- Arepas from Venezuela and Colombia- White corn sandwich.
- Paella from Spain- Seafood mix with rice. 
- Ceviche from Peru- Usually shrimp or fish cook with lemon juice 
-Rodizio from Brazil- Various kinds of meats served with knives and a skewer

Carnitas






Ceviche
Paella
Rodizio

Arepa

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Tacodeals

TACODEALS LAUNCHES, THUS A TASTY NEW ADDITION TO SOCIAL GROUP BUYING
New site brings Latin Food Lovers tasty daily deals around San Francisco and neighboring cities by the power of social group purchasing.
San Francisco - January 12, 2011 – Today we announce the launch of TacoDeals , a social group buying site that uses group purchasing to offer irresistible daily deals from your favorites and new Latin food places around San Francisco and its neighboring cities.  Latin food lovers and foodies will be able to purchase deals from Latin food places you thought never existed in San Francisco and its neighboring cities. TacoDeals negotiate deals with Latin food places and by guaranteeing a certain volume of sales. Customers only get the day’s deal if the specified number of people signs up that day.

A few reasons to try new Latin Flavors
San Francisco and its neighboring cities are home to a rich variety of Latin American cuisine from restaurants representing a variety of Latin America countries.  Targeted at the Latin food lovers and foodies who wish to explore favorites, new and exciting Latin food restaurants, TacoDeals finds San Francisco and its neighboring cities best Latin food hang outs and offers them at discounts of up to 50% and more.

About TacoDeals
TacoDeals, launched in February 2011, uses the power of social group purchasing to get unbeatable deals on the best Latin food places in San Francisco and its neighboring cities. Trying new things is precisely what the TacoDeals team does for its members every single day.  TacoDeals have a need to see and experience all the things our city has to offer and that’s exactly the service TacoDeals provide its members.

TacoDeals provides our members with offers from local favorite to new and exciting Latin Food hangouts. TacoDeals mission is to provide its members with access to unique offers from the most reputable local merchants and vendors. You won’t find these offers on any other daily deal site; these offers can only be accessed on TacoDeals. So get your cravings on and start enjoying new places with friends and family while accessing the special pricing our offers come with.
Our simple and free email subscription keeps our members in the know for all the amazing offers coming.