There are days when nothing will do but the comfort food my abuelita used to make, or that my mother used to make. Among those treats is good old-fashioned oatmeal. I came across this video, from Muy Bueno Cookbook, that walks you through the process of making oatmeal from scratch, step by step. If you try […]
Video Spotlight: Ninfa Laurenzo
I’m always happy to tell people that the popular fajita-style tacos served at most Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants in the U.S. are thanks to the local Ninfa’s restaurant chain. Specifically, Ninfa’s original proprietor Ninfa Laurenzo is commonly-credited with creating the style of food that’s so popular nationwide. While the Laurenzo family lost the Ninfa’s chain […]
Ringing in the new year: 2018
It’s no secret that updates to Hispanic Houston have been sparse in the past few months … in all of 2017. As we celebrate the new year, I’ve realized that I miss writing for this site. I’ve realized that I miss the interactions that this site can generate. It’s been fun … and I miss […]
Latino Music & Dance Events in Houston, October 2017 edition
There are many Latino Music and Dance events held in Houston, with different types of musical genres and entertainers. Here are a few for you to add to your list. Please check with the venue for information on tickets. 38th Annual Festival Chicano on October 5-7, 2017 at Miller Outdoor Theatre, located at 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX […]
Today’s college student has never done these things
Every year Beloit College provides their college faculty and staff with a list to provide a cultural context on the incoming freshman class. It’s a simple list that includes things they never have done, or things that have always been “true” for them. The intent is to give their faculty and staff a better understanding of the […]
Disaster Recovery Centers Currently Open in Harris County
The information below was provided by Harris County HCOHSEM: Several Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) have opened in Harris County to help individuals and businesses impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the State of Texas, and other agencies will be at the centers to […]
