Latina kitchen queens offer fresh twists on traditional fare
Tagged: book, Colombia, Colombian, Cuisine, latina, Mexico, population, Puerto RicanPosted on: March 19th, 2007“The growth of the Hispanic population, coupled with non-Latinos searching for new tastes, has opened the door for a wave of pan-Latina chefs with roots in Mexico, Puerto Rico and South America.
These women, who offer a dual appeal as Latinas living in America, are gaining national attention with cooking shows and books that bring their cuisine to a wider audience.
The mix of budding Latina cooking divas includes Colombian-born lifestyle guru Ingrid Hoffmann; Daisy Martinez, a Puerto Rican chef who champions traditional foods inspired by her New York City barrio; and Chef LaLa, aka Laura Diaz-Brown, who creates Mexican food with health in mind in Los Angeles. “
Curation from Tomás
Filed Under: 1. Hispanic News, Food
Comments
