World leaders in coffee production include Brazil, Colombia, Honduras, Peru, Mexico, and Guatemala. In fact, the United States imports nearly 40% of its coffee beans from Brazil and Colombia alone. This year, the National Coffee Association’s market research showed that coffee consumption is stronger among Hispanic Americans, with 74 percent drinking coffee daily. So Latinos love their coffee-- but is there more to learn about it? Let’s take a look.

State and local governments are increasingly stepping in to stop the rampant consumption of soda and candy that is leading to obesity and health disparities. Evidence continues to point to sugar as the culprit, and government intervention may eventually help push soda the way of cigarettes. But the powerful food lobby—like the tobacco lobby—is pushing back with a heavy hand.

You can’t go to a Mexican restaurant and not see Chorizo on the menu. Even grocery stores carry a version of Beef/Pork Chorizo. But you never know what kind of meat is used and have you seen all those extra preservatives & processed ingredients on the labell? Yikes!  I don’t know about you but I like to know what I’m eating!

Spring time is in full swing and summer travelers will soon be joining business travelers on the roads and in the skies.  Whether planning a trip to see family or for business, it is a great time to stay connected to people important to you.  But sometimes being away from home and your regular routines can throw eating habits for a loop. 

Mole is a common name for a variety of Mexican sauces – red, black, green, and all colors in between – featuring very distinct flavors. Known for being rich, dark, and complex, Moles can be mildly spicy too with varying degrees of sweetness. Moles pair well with quail, duck, turkey, chicken, pork, beef, or tofu.