Category Archives: Sal & Pimienta

“Mexican” Herbs: Don’t Leave Home Without Them

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Organic food marketers will have you believe that us (i.e. The Mexicans) have a way of going about carrying a bunch of essential herbs, including non-essential nor-necessarily Mexican herbs [peppermint leaf, cumin seed, basil and coriander.] I do carry around … Continue reading →

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Ketchup, Capsu or Capsut? Take Our Quiz Por Favor

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

I don’t know about you, but I was missing this blog’s Capsu/Capsut/Ketchup conundrum (almost as classy as the Columbia vs. Colombia one.) But thanks to my paisanos over at SeLenguoLaTraba, I found one more for my awesome collection. A few years … Continue reading →

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How to Make ‘Albondígas’ con Chopote [i.e. Chipotle]

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

I do not know where I had been hiding, but I cannot believe I didn’t know anything about the Hispanic Food Network. Until now. Watch Mike Gonzalez here tell you how “albondígas con chopote” [sic] are very close to our … Continue reading →

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Longoria Reveals Yet Another Artistic Quality

Posted on April 2, 2010 by

Not content with having achieved a successful career as a television star, restaurateur, philanthropist and museum buff, my favorite retro-acculturated Latina, Eva Longoria, is ready to make a splash in the world of documentary filmmaking. As an official Pepsi spokesperson, … Continue reading →

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OMG You Guys! Nestlé Opens a Water Market in the Bronx [And Cristina Will be There to Greet You]

Posted on November 14, 2009 by

Question: How does Nestlé Waters North America celebrate “its commitment to the Hispanic community?” Answer: Opening a Nestlé Pure Life Mercado del Agua in the Bronx. [Duh!] And no, this is not a joke, nor an hallucination of this blogger. … Continue reading →

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Is This What the New Dora is Up to These Days?

Posted on June 13, 2009 by

Just in time for Puerto Rico Day Parade in New York City, Dora the Explorer seems to be Livin’ la Vida Loca in West Harlem (with Sponge Bob, Barbie and Hello Kitty as untroubled witnesses) Ay, Caramba! Photo: Laura Martínez

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People en Español’s ‘Bellos’ Party Treated Guests to an Awesome Almodóvar Moment

Posted on May 14, 2009 by

As you might imagine, this blogger is not well this morning. Too much partying reporting last night at People en Español‘s Bellos party, something that has become sort of an annual ritual -for me and 50 other beautiful people. Unlike previous … Continue reading →

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Despite Swine Flu Scare, Texas Girl Claims Cinco de Mayo Title [Whatever That Means]

Posted on May 1, 2009 by

The H1N1 virus might have stolen Cinco de Mayo’s thunder but in a Texas town I’ve never heard of, some girl claimed the Miss Cinco de Mayo title during the weekend. “Carmen Ramirez, a Hudson High School senior, was crowned … Continue reading →

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That’s It! First Burger King… Now, South Park?

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

It seems that mainstream media and marketing gurus are getting their kicks making fun of poor, defenseless Mexicans. On the heels of the Burger King Texican Whopper fiasco, comes yet another public “offense” against the Mexican people; this time from … Continue reading →

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Calderón Says Mexico’s Crime is Not That Bad. Gringos in Cancún Support His Claim

Posted on March 13, 2009 by

You all know Mexico’s organized crime is, well, much better organized that our sorry politicians. Even so, Mexican president Felipe Calderón this week delivered his strongest defense yet of his government accusing the media (and some in the U.S. government) … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Real Outdoor Adventure? Come to Sinaloa. Take a ‘Narcotour’

Posted on February 18, 2009 by

Nobody can accuse Mexicans of having ran out of ideas. Take the Northern state of Sinaloa, where a budding group of entrepreneurs are offering visitors tours associated with the state’s most dangerous drug lords. “The tours include visits to their … Continue reading →

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Ingrid Betancourt Visits la Basílica de Guadalupe. Poses Next to a Properly Dressed Virgin

Posted on December 18, 2008 by

Former FARC guerrilla hostage, Ingrid Betancourt this week was in Mexico City, presumably talking about kidnapping and stuff. But also -as shown here- she took the opportunity to mingle with some Catholic church guy and to pose next to a … Continue reading →

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You are not the Only One Feeling the Pinch

Posted on October 13, 2008 by

According to a study released this week by the Spanish Parliament, prostitution is down by between 30 and 40 percent, with Spaniards spending less and less on supporting the world’s “oldest trade.” Reports the Associated Press: According to figures from Spain’s … Continue reading →

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Here’s How We Really Dress South of the Border

Posted on July 15, 2008 by

Don’t be fooled by the way your Latina neighbor dresses like. Those tight jeans, T-shirts and halter tops are nothing but a cover up. As this year’s Miss Universe pageant showed, here’s how we really dress when we go back to … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Hot, Latin Bodies…

Posted on May 20, 2008 by

QuePasa.com has launched a nation-wide search for 12 Latina models who will appear in the 2009 Latinas Illustrated calendar which promises to be hotter than Dr. Manny’s Latin Diet. According to the company, casting call will be held in Los … Continue reading →

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