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When Two Cultures Meet One Holiday
A holiday that began as the celebration of two cultures—Indians and Pilgrims—coming together to share a table, has also joined Latinos and Americans into one family.
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The Abuela Chronicles: Rich at Last
Abuela Rigo lived a life full of adventures and hardships. She loved and fought for what she believed in and for those she loved the most. Her stories are the stuff of legends, and I'll try to share them with you. Welcome to The Abuela Chronicles.
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Grandma’s Ultimate Pasteles: A Festive, Caribbean Dish for the Holidays
A labor of love brings a Latin family’s Christmas table together in the US.
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Grandma’s Ultimate Puerto Rican Pasteles
Enjoy one of the Caribbean's most cherished holiday dishes.
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Puerto Rican Adobo for a Flavorful Holiday Bird
A family rub recipe that will infuse great, Latin flavor into your holiday table.
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Cosas De Casa: Things that Remind Me of Home
<i>There are objects that spark childhood memories when we see them as adults, that made growing up in a Latin home a completely unique experience. Take a stroll down memory lane, and see if you remember seeing these items in your own family's</i> casa<i>.</i> <br> <br>
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The Abuela Chronicles: a Girl More Famous Than the Circus
Abuela Rigo lived a life full of adventures and hardships. She loved and fought for what she believed in and for those she loved the most. Her stories growing up in Puerto Rico are the stuff of legends, and I'll try to share them- and her- with you.
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A Latin Gringa Gets Culture Shock when She’s Not Latina Enough
If you’re a Latina who’s lived in a city mostly isolated from all things Hispanic, culture shock can come when you realize just how un-Latin you’ve become.
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Pray in English, Cuss in Spanish: Livin' La Vida Bilingual
Have you ever noticed what language you pray in, or cuss with or speak when making love? Our situational language choices are surprising insights of who we really are.
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The Abuela Chronicles: The Trouble with Papá’s Siesta
Abuela Rigo lived a life full of adventures and hardships. Her stories growing up very rich (and then very poor) in Puerto Rico are the stuff of legends, and I'll try to share them- and her- with you. Welcome to The Abuela Chronicles.
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The Abuela Chronicles: The Lizard in the Shoebox
Abuela lived a life full of adventures and hardships. Her stories growing up in Puerto Rico are the stuff of legends, and I’ll try to share them with you. Welcome to The Abuela Chronicles!
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They May Look Gringa, but They’re Totally Latina!
They speak Spanish fluently, ask for “bendición” when they visit family and enjoy their arroz con gandules as much as the next chica, but by their looks you would never think they’re Latina.
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Food-spoiled: When Only Mami’s Cooking Will Do
When Latinos (and non-Latinos) are hungry, we fall into one of two categories. Find out if you’re as “spoiled” as I am.
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The Gringos in My Family—surviving Being Married to Latinos
Survival tips for Americanos marrying into Latin families.
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Bi-Racial Dating in the Latino World
Exploring antiquated views of dating in the Latino world, and taking note from the new generation.
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"Abuelita, Tell Me a Story": Holding on to the Cuentos of Our Childhood
Remembering classic Latin American fairy tales and looking forward to stories of today.
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The Golden Age of the “Chancletazo”
I just want to know what happened to good old-fashioned spanking as a consequence to bad behavior.
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Things I Learned from My Father
When it comes to wisdom, affection and plain old silly-fun, my Daddy takes the prize. As I reflect on all that Papi has imparted on my life (and I have a list of over 50 items!), here are some of the best and sweetest things I‘ve learned from my Dad.