Monthly Archives: November 2014

Just Say ‘Gracias’ and Have a Happy Thanksgiving Y’all!

Posted on November 25, 2014 by

This blogger will be taking some time off to embark on a food and drink rampage spiritual retreat to plan for the year ahead and thank my paisanos for all the hard work and for enduring stuff like this and this on a daily basis. As for this blogger, she’s … Continue reading →

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This Beauty Salon in Harlem Will Work on your Eyes ‘Bronw’

Posted on November 24, 2014 by

Photo: Laura Martínez

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Ayotzinapa in New York City II: Mexicans Say ‘Basta’

Posted on November 22, 2014 by

NEW YORK — Battling freezing temperatures, paisanos walked the streets of New York City on Nov. 20, 2014 to demand –yet again– answers about the disappearance of 43 students in Iguala, Guerrero on September 26. This time the march kicked off at the Mexican … Continue reading →

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Kellogg’s Preps Cereal Line for Religious-Minded Hispanics

Posted on November 18, 2014 by

Hispanic moms should worry no more: Jesu Krispis, Tadeos and Guada Loops are here to make sure their little devils will go off to school not only with a full belly, but with energy and a blessed heart — and soul — ready to … Continue reading →

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In Ongoing Effort to Desecrate Mexican Food, Taco Bell Preps ‘Dipping Tacos’

Posted on November 14, 2014 by

And just when you thought tacos couldn’t be any more violated… Taco Bell says it is already working on its next concoction: The “dipping” taco, which is expected to hit stores just in time for the anniversary of the Mexican Revolution: … Continue reading →

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This is What a Mexican Clinic Did to your Babies Born in 1974

Posted on November 13, 2014 by

From the “Only in Mexico” and “Not The Onion” archives, comes Cambiados al nacer (Switched at Birth,) an initiative launched by a group of citizens in Toluca, Mexico, informing people born between July 23 and 24, 1974 that they might have … Continue reading →

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This Pot is Ideal to Cook ‘Hispanic Food’ -Whatever that Means

Posted on November 12, 2014 by

The folks over at Cinsa know too well that “Hispanic Food” is a thing on this side of the continent; no matter most of us (the so-called Hispanic people) have absolutely no idea what “Hispanic food” means. In any case, if you feel the need … Continue reading →

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