Recipe: Poblano Potatoes, Papas con Rajas

Papas Con Rajas, Poblano Potatoes, are creamy because of the waxy potatoes and lush because, well, roasted chiles Poblanos are always lush.  This recipe, brings together the traditions of Peru […]

From strip malls to historic downtown landmarks, buildings across Appalachia today are telling stories of a changing region. Former nail salons, once-stately banks and empty storefronts are beginning fresh chapters […]

*As always from Adán, not just a recipe but historic and cultural context as well. Let me know if you tried the recipe. VL NewsTaco FOOD FRIDAY By Adán Medrano, […]

*Perfect for Memorial Day weekend. I think this goes well with bar-b-que anything. As always, Adán gives us a culture and history lesson along with a recipe. VL NewsTaco FOOD […]

*You should know by now that you aren’t going to get a simple recipe from Adán Medrano. This is a quick history and culture lesson that traces the origin of […]

*I strictly limit my use of the term “must read” because I think it’s bandied cheaply (as is the lone definite article “This”). But this, is a must read. You […]

*One of my favorite rice dishes – to eat, I’m going to use this recipe to make it. I like the history of coriander in this piece. Adan’s recipe’s are […]

*Andrés Santos Medina has been selling elotes on the same corner for 20 years. His neighborhood demographics are changing – gentrification. What did he do? He got a Facebook page […]

*The original Xocoatl, Adán tells us, was made without milk. Here’s his recipe for your holiday gatherings. VL By Adán Medrano, Adán’s Blog Make some “Chocolate Caliente” the way that […]

*This is circa 2014. I liked it then, thought I’d repost this year. Thanksgiving is tradition, but in many Latino homes it’s also a time for improvisation and reinvention – […]