Category: Food
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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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No Senior Should Go Hungry: Los Angeles Faces Growing Crisis Among Older Adults No Senior Should Go Hungry: Los Angeles Faces Growing Crisis Among Older Adults
Food October 24, 2025

No Senior Should Go Hungry: Los Angeles Faces Growing Crisis Among Older Adults

"It's very important for neighborhoods to get organized, for families to set ... more

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CalFresh Cuts Hit Some Noncitizens Starting Today CalFresh Cuts Hit Some Noncitizens Starting Today
Food March 31, 2026

CalFresh Cuts Hit Some Noncitizens Starting Today

CalFresh benefits changes 2026 will reshape food access for immigrant families while ... 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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Tapatío Sold After 55 Years as Ozempic Users Drive New Demand Tapatío Sold After 55 Years as Ozempic Users Drive New Demand
Food April 13, 2026

Tapatío Sold After 55 Years as Ozempic Users Drive New Demand

Tapatío hot sauce sale signals a major shift in Latino-owned business ownership, ... 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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Original King Taco Becomes a Piece of L.A. History Original King Taco Becomes a Piece of L.A. History
Food April 21, 2026

Original King Taco Becomes a Piece of L.A. History

King Taco Historic-Cultural Monument designation recognizes the restaurant’s role in shaping Latino ... 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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Victor Villa on Representing His People — and Taqueros Worldwide Victor Villa on Representing His People — and Taqueros Worldwide
Food February 10, 2026

Victor Villa on Representing His People — and Taqueros Worldwide

From East L.A. street corners to the Super Bowl LX halftime show, ... 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