Plate of grilled chicken illustrates blog: "Is Chicken Salad Healthy?"

Is Chicken Salad Healthy?

People around the world love chicken salad, and it’s easy to see why. Tasty but versatile, chicken salad can be adapted to any cuisine and goes well with many different ingredients. But is chicken salad healthy? Let’s find out.  Is Chicken Salad Healthy? Most people think of chicken salad as a healthy dish.  In large…

Mexican Food Is Going Global

Mexican Food Is Going Global

In previous posts, we saw how Mexican food has become a staple of space missions. However, Mexican cuisine is also a global sensation here on Earth. Keep reading to discover why.  Mexican Food Is Going Global From food trucks in Berlin to Mexican fusion restaurants in Tokyo, Mexican cuisine is gaining new fans all over…

Plate with grilled chicken and a jalapeno illustrates blog: Some Fun Facts About Jalapenos

Some Fun Facts About Jalapenos

Jalapenos are delicious and spicy, but they also have an interesting backstory. So, without further ado, here are some fun facts about jalapenos that you probably didn’t know. Jalapenos Are Originally “Jalapeños” Our beloved jalapenos are called “jalapeños” in Spanish. This word means “from Jalapa,” a city on the east coast of Mexico, in the…

What are frijoles charros?

What Are Frijoles Charros?

If you are familiar with Mexican and Latin American food you may know that “frijoles” means “beans” in Spanish. But what are frijoles charros? Read on to learn more about this hearty, delicious Mexican dish.  What Is a Charro? Let’s begin with the basics: what is a charro? In short, a charro is a Mexican…