In this Sept. 17, 2002 file photo, Cuba’s Celia Cruz arrives for a tribute in honor of Mexico’s Vicente Fernandez as the 2002 Latin Recording Academy person of the year in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Cruz is the first Afro-Latina to appear on the U.S. quarter.Kevork Djansezian, Associated Press Celia Cruz, known as the Queen of Salsa, will appear on the U.S. quarter, the United States Mint announced.Cruz will be the first Afro Latina to appear on the quarter.Who was Celia Cruz? Celia Cruz, born Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, was a Cuban American salsa singer and icon known for hits such as “La Vida Es Un Carnaval” and “La Negra Tiene Tumbao.”In her lifetime...
This week’s Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week is a TACO SALAD WITH JALAPENO AVOCADO LIME DRESSING. To make this week’s recipe some of the ingredients you’ll be needing are Olive Oil, Onion, Wild Idea Ground Buffalo, Jill’s Mexican Seasoning, Cheddar Cheese, Avocado and more! Also included is a recipe for the Jalapeno Avocado Lime Dressing. You can find this recipe and purchase any of the Wild Idea Buffalo Products at the Wild Idea Buffalo website. So Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://wildideabuffalo.com/ TACO SALAD WITH JALAPENO AVOCADO LIME DRESSING SERVINGS – 4 PREP TIME – 20 minutes COOK TIME – 10 minutes AUTHOR: Jill O’Brien There are many variations for Taco Salads, but what gives this one...
In 2015, Margaret Atwood boarded one of the noiseless electric streetcars that zip around Oslo and let herself be pulled into the hills above the city. From the station, she took a well-preserved forestry road straight up into the woods, the path marked by white arrows. She was accompanied by a couple of dozen people, all decked out in hats and raincoats, or carrying umbrellas, due to a persistent drizzle. As this colorful flock made its way through the woods, the road gave way to a hiking path, reinforced with occasional planks to guide the hikers safely to their destination, a circular clearing in the woods. Trees had been recently cut down, but new ones had been planted, the small...
February 7th is a special day for many cultures around the world. It has been celebrated with recipes, quotes, poetry, folklore, traditions, and holidays for centuries. Today, the 7th of February, is the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival. Every year, Chinese families gather around the table to celebrate with a traditional feast of dumplings, spring rolls, and hearty dishes like sweet and sour pork. Many Chinese families will also exchange gifts and red envelopes of money. For Mexican families, February 7th is the Day of the Virgin of Candelaria, or Dia de La Candelaria. This holiday centers around the celebration of Virgin Mary, and many Mexican families will celebrate with a traditional feast. Popular dishes include tamales, mole,...
