"'Lorena, what did you do?!' yelled Chef Lorena Garcia's mother when she discovered that her then eight-year-old daughter made arepas for the first time for the family in Caracas, Venezuela.
Surrounded by an "arepa picnic" on the floor, the young and impressionable Chef Garcia recognized the impact of cooking for someone else, not to mention the lesson that it's preferable to eat at a table rather than the floor!
Kids will be kids and that's the idea behind Chef Garcia's recent partnering with P.A.N so that parents and their children will learn the joy of cooking together while keeping traditions alive.
SABOR: Venezuelan Native Chef Franco Robazetti Combines Italian/Spanish Heritage with German Flair at Zeppelin Hall Restaurant, Biergarten, & Bar in Jersey City
"If I can describe myself in one bite, it would be this, dish, the mini arepa -- it's crispy, sweet, salty, hot, cold, creamy herbaceous, amazingness," Chef Kelvin Fernandez told Latin Post in an exclusive interview for "SABOR."
It was this very savory recipe (which includes steak, lime scented sour cream, creamy guacamole, pico de gallo and Cotija cheese) that the Dominican chef claimed victory over the legendary food star and TV personality, Bobby Flay on the Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay" during Season four, episode five.
When it comes to making tortillas there's only one way to do it - and that's completely from scratch using indigenous Mexican techniques to make stone-ground Nixtamal tortillas, according to Mexico City native Chef Gonzalo Colin.
Chef Colin who is now at the helm of Cantina Rooftop in Hell's Kitchen, New York, (the latest dining/social experience from Pedro Zamora) is igniting his fiery passion for his Mexican roots and artisanal approach to not only tortilla-making, but traditional Mexican cuisine with a modern twist.
"I fell into a burning ring of fire, I went down, down, down as the flames went higher. And it burns, burns, burns. The ring of fire, the ring of fire." - Johnny Cash
The legendary Johnny Cash knew a lot about fire and its blazing burn, but if he had the chance to attend this year's Third Annual New York City Hot Sauce Expo in Brooklyn, he'd most likely pen a new tune for the array of burning flavors that are worthy of a hit song.
"I fell into a burning ring of fire, I went down, down, down as the flames went higher. And it burns, burns, burns. The ring of fire, the ring of fire." - Johnny Cash
The legendary Johnny Cash knew a lot about fire and its blazing burn, but if he had the chance to attend this year's Third Annual New York City Hot Sauce Expo in Brooklyn, he'd most likely pen a new tune for the array of burning flavors that are worthy of a hit song.
Chocolatier and founder of MarieBelle New York (SoHo) Mariben Lieberman has a refined palate, a worldly perspective, and an extraordinary expertise in cacao as evidenced by her signature artisanal ganache, equisitely roasted coffee, and world-class Aztec Hot Chocolate.
Renowned Chef Richard Sandoval has mastered modern and coastal Mexican, Latin-Asian, Peruvian and Pan-Latin cuisine by impacting the culinary world on a global scale with restaurants spanning from the U.S., Dubai, Mexico, Qatar, Serbia, China and Japan.
His tremendous work ethic and drive is admirable and his passport would make anyone envious, but it's his big appetite to innovate that stands out from the rest -- and he's always hungry for more.
On Wednesday, April 8, which also marked National Empanada Day, Tacuba's celebrated Mexican Chef Julian Medina spoke with Latin Post in an exclusive interview to share his spin on the savory treat that is enjoyed in the U.S., Mexico and South America and beyond.
How do you think about food? Does it involve savoring the flavors, seasonal produce or boosting your energy, or is it just scarfing down what's available, pre-made and processed? For celebrity chef Doreen Colondres, who talks one-on-one with Latin Post, that's an easy question, for food is her passion and a way of life.
"Despierta America's'" treasured Chef Pepín has perfected his recipe for success - by adding generous heaps of authenticity, a genuine engagement with his loyal fans, love for the Latino community and his infectious humor and humility. This is one recipe where you can splurge and indulge in large portions, for all of these ingredients are hard to come by these days.
The Cuban-American culinary pioneer, who spoke to Latin Post in an exclusive interview, encompasses the essence of our "Sabor" series for he truly savors every moment, has a passion for cooking, but most importantly he has a zest for life.
Chef Aarón Sánchez has gotten many touchdowns when it comes to his inventive spins on classic Latin cuisine that ups the ante on high-quality flavor and he's doing it again, but this time it's for Super Bowl 2015. Sánchez shared his Tabasco-infused recipes for the Super Bowl in an exclusive interview with Latin Post.
Dyckman Beer Co. founder Juan Camilo took a chance and never looked back leaves the corporate finance world to launch New York City's first and only Latino-owned beer brewing company.
Radio and TV personality Angie Martinez and Chef Angelo Sosa, who released their new cookbook,"Healthy Latin Eating: Our Favorite Family Recipes Remixed" (Kyle Books) spoke with Latin Post's Melissa Castellanos for SABOR, a food & wine and lifestyle series that savors Latinos' zest for life and passion for Latin cooking.
Radio and TV personality Angie Martinez and Chef Angelo Sosa, who released their new cookbook,"Healthy Latin Eating: Our Favorite Family Recipes Remixed" (Kyle Books) spoke with Latin Post's Melissa Castellanos for SABOR, a food & wine and lifestyle series that savors Latinos' zest for life and passion for Latin cooking.
