Monterey Tequila and Mezcal Expo | October 2 Event includes live tequila cooking show beginning at 6:30 p.m., mariachi music, tequila sampling, silent art auction and much more!! Location: The Portola Hotel and Spa, Two Portola Plaza, Monterey , California 93940. For more information visit http://montereytequilafest.com/ Macy’s Hispanic Heritage Event | October 2 Meet … [Read more...] about October 2010 Events Calendar
Archives for September 2010
Latina DJs Hit the Airwaves
by Vanessa Garcia Ever wonder what it’s been like to be a DJ at your favorite radio station? Have you pondered the possibilities of radio waves but never really knew how to get your foot in the door? I spoke with the Bay Area’s hottest Latina DJ’s and they gave me their insights on their radio careers, and what it’s taken them to get where they are today. On … [Read more...] about Latina DJs Hit the Airwaves
19th Annual San José Mexican Heritage & Mariachi Festival
One of the largest Latino heritage and music festival in California, the 2010 San José Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival wraps up a successful first week. The cultural celebrations included the opening "The Lost Murals of Miguel Covarrubias," a free art exhibit San José City Hall, premier of the Dan Guerrero’s one-man, ¡Gaytino! (Sept. 16), expanded film series and … [Read more...] about 19th Annual San José Mexican Heritage & Mariachi Festival
Food Focus: Natural Sweeteners
by Courtney Hermann Who among us doesn’t love sweets? The sweet flavor releases serotonin in our brains, the chemical responsible for our sense of well-being and contentment. But when it comes to sweeteners, not all are created equal. There are side effects and health risks from refined sweeteners like white table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, and from artificial … [Read more...] about Food Focus: Natural Sweeteners
The Top Four Common Skin Irritants
by Rachel Ramirez Most people think that they have sensitive skin, yet truly sensitive skin reacts with just about any product, either placed topically or something that comes in brief contact. While very few people do have truly sensitive skin, and most people do not, there are commonly used ingredients that can cause dermatitis - these are found not only in skincare and … [Read more...] about The Top Four Common Skin Irritants