Category: Food
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L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts
Community August 28, 2023

L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved a motion seeking to expand ... more

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SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment
Economy October 7, 2024

SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment

People who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will see ... more

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Burger King and others face backlash for false advertising Burger King and others face backlash for false advertising
Crime September 2, 2023

Burger King and others face backlash for false advertising

Fast-food chains are feeling the heat from false advertising lawsuits claiming their ... more

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The NYT names chef Jonathan Perez-Macheen-one of LA top 25 restaurants The NYT names chef Jonathan Perez-Macheen-one of LA top 25 restaurants
Community September 26, 2023

The NYT names chef Jonathan Perez-Macheen-one of LA top 25 restaurants

With Perez distinctive modesty: "Only as good or as efficient as the ... more

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Mexicans spent nearly US $2.5B on tacos in 2024 Mexicans spent nearly US $2.5B on tacos in 2024
Food April 3, 2025

Mexicans spent nearly US $2.5B on tacos in 2024

Taco restaurants, or taquerías, generate an estimated 50 billion pesos (US $2.46 ... more

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Jonathan Perez: “Every dish tells a story, sharing its love.” Jonathan Perez: “Every dish tells a story, sharing its love.”
Food June 28, 2023

Jonathan Perez: “Every dish tells a story, sharing its love.”

Jonathan is a young chef who has made his way onto the ... more

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5 Nutrition Myths: Fresh vs. Frozen Fruits and Veggies 5 Nutrition Myths: Fresh vs. Frozen Fruits and Veggies
Food July 8, 2023

5 Nutrition Myths: Fresh vs. Frozen Fruits and Veggies

Soy milk can raise the risk of breast cancer. Fat-free foods are ... more

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How many Americans use food stamps and how can you receive them? How many Americans use food stamps and how can you receive them?
Food July 25, 2023

How many Americans use food stamps and how can you receive them?

FACTS: In 2021, more than 41 million individuals participate in SNAP. More than one ... more

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Armando Tito Tam: A man searching for his soul Armando Tito Tam: A man searching for his soul
Community August 9, 2023

Armando Tito Tam: A man searching for his soul

"I'm all hands in my business. I work in the kitchen, in ... more

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Jonathan L. Perez: “With food, we are making history” Jonathan L. Perez: “With food, we are making history”
Food March 11, 2024

Jonathan L. Perez: “With food, we are making history”

The life of the renowned chef Jonathan L. Perez has been very ... more

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Bad, ugly, expensive… that’s how critics define the American tomato before tariffs hit Mexican tomatoes Bad, ugly, expensive… that’s how critics define the American tomato before tariffs hit Mexican tomatoes
Economy June 26, 2025

Bad, ugly, expensive… that’s how critics define the American tomato before tariffs hit Mexican tomatoes

Food critic Craig Claiborne once called them “tasteless, horrible, and repulsive”; chef ... more

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Tatiana Pacheco: 3Rules for a Healthy Life Tatiana Pacheco: 3Rules for a Healthy Life
Community August 18, 2023

Tatiana Pacheco: 3Rules for a Healthy Life

"The physical aspect is a reflection of your thoughts. If your thoughts ... more

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Kroger, the king of sushi sales: Cheap sushi, big sales Kroger, the king of sushi sales: Cheap sushi, big sales
Business August 21, 2023

Kroger, the king of sushi sales: Cheap sushi, big sales

Kroger is the king of sushi sales in the U.S., with over ... more

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Increase in Latinos Redefine Menus in Restaurants Increase in Latinos Redefine Menus in Restaurants
Food May 14, 2023

Increase in Latinos Redefine Menus in Restaurants

The go-to favorite cuisine of Americans used to be Italian, but increasingly ... more

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Where Are the Cash Cards for Immigrants? Where Are the Cash Cards for Immigrants?
Food July 24, 2025

Where Are the Cash Cards for Immigrants?

On July 11, Mayor Karen Bass announced a plan to provide direct ... more

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Juan J. San Juan: “I am a dreamer… ‘me voy a las nubes’” Juan J. San Juan: “I am a dreamer… ‘me voy a las nubes’”
Community August 23, 2023

Juan J. San Juan: “I am a dreamer… ‘me voy a las nubes’”

"I've always said, if a person helps the community, they are welcome, ... more

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Juan Sanjuan: Guided by a philosophy that food is meant to be shared Juan Sanjuan: Guided by a philosophy that food is meant to be shared
Community May 25, 2023

Juan Sanjuan: Guided by a philosophy that food is meant to be shared

"For me, the most important thing is to share. That's why I ... more

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Ceviche Wars: Which Country Makes The Best? Ceviche Wars: Which Country Makes The Best?
Community June 9, 2023

Ceviche Wars: Which Country Makes The Best?

Chef Juan Sajuan III shares one of his delicious ceviche recipes that ... more

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The Shrimp a la Diabla Dish America Needs This Lent The Shrimp a la Diabla Dish America Needs This Lent
Food April 4, 2025

The Shrimp a la Diabla Dish America Needs This Lent

Forget bland—Shrimp a la Diabla brings fire, flavor, and soul straight from ... more