Photo: Chad Santos for Instagram Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is a traditional celebration in Mexico November 1st and 2nd, in connection to the Catholic All Saints' Day and All Souls Day, as a time to remember ancestors, friends and family members who have died.  Though...

This week I am thrilled to guest blog for the insanely talented women of Salted and Styled, which was recently awarded 2013's Best Food Blog by the International Association for Culinary Professionals with the likes of Alice Waters, Marcus Samuelsson and their peers nearby.   THE BEAN COLLECTION It is impossible to...

By most Latin American standards, I'm no beauty. My waistline isn't cinched and I don't fill out jeans in an overwhelming way. While some in South or Central America and the Caribbean may find my light eyes and blond hair interesting, freckles and pale skin are not all...