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5 Holiday Latino Cocktail Recipes

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Who says there aren't any holiday Latino cocktail recipes? We're about to give you not one, but five of them! SWEET DREAMS: THE TEQUILA MOCHA SIPPER The taste of coffee, chocolate, and cinnamon with a splash of tequila: what could be a…
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My Son Worries He's Getting Fat

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What to do when your son worries he's getting fat? My son has begun to come home from his weekends with his father terrified of certain foods. Fattening foods, mostly. Unhealthy foods In a country where childhood obesity has tripled over…
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Tamales: A Gift of Love, Culture and Fellowship

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As soon as the turkey leftovers vanished last month, Rebecca Lopez's friends began calling with a single question: "Are you going to have a tamalada this year?" Yes, 'tis the season for making and eating tamales, but it wasn't just the food…
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Zarela Martinez Dishes On Life, Love and Being a Mom

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New York chef and cookbook author, Zarela Martinez was hosted by the chef and owner of Dallas' upscale Stephan Pyles restaurant. No sooner had Mr. Pyles introduced the woman who was among the first chefs to bring authentic regional Mexican…

The Dangers of Fruit Drinks

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Soda's Evil Twin exposes the danger of sugar-rich fruit drinks on the following infographic. Created by: Health Science
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How to Wean Your Kids Off of Soda

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If you want to wean your kids off of soda, this post is for you! I breastfed both of my kids for almost a year each and after all of the vitamins, nutrients and immunity I gave them, I wasn’t about to spoil it by letting them drink…
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Halloween Candy Consumption: Kids Prefer Chocolate

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Want to be the popular house on the block with kids this Halloween? Give them chocolate. It doesn’t matter what kind of candy, as long as it’s chocolate. Almost three quarters or 68 percent kids say they prefer homes that give “anything…
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Bread of the Dead: A Recipe for Making Sweet Peace With the Dead

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It wasn't too long ago that I was able to make peace with The Day of the Dead. Yes, I confess: I was scared of it. I grew up encapsulated by a very traditional, old-fashioned belief of the dead: respect them, fear them and leave them alone.…
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Ginger Pumpkin Soup: A Seasonal Staple Becomes a Delicious First Course

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Autumn is my favorite season. Even my mood changes when I know it is almost here. Yet it wasn't until last year, after having moved from New York City and living in South Florida for more than seven years, that I gave up looking for nature's…