Latina Moms | Daughters
Yep. Here it is: early February the time of year that, in the past, has induced a gag reflex in me and the burning desire to crane-kick random strangers in the style of Mr. Miyagi. A time when everything suddenly goes all shades of pink, red, and magenta—as if a giant bowl of melted berry [...]
The very word—Zumba!—makes me want to pop my pelvis, unhinge my hips and expose my midriff. There’s just no getting around it: besides being a dynamic and all-encompassing workout, this exercise craze that has traveled ‘round the globe, not only shapes, tones, melts and sculpts—but also has the power to make a woman feel downright [...]
The unconditionally epic miracles of pregnancy and motherhood are so universally regarded with positivity, warmth, bonding and an unwavering sense of maternal protection—that making sense of a woman who kills her own child indeed seems like the mother of all surreal inconsistencies. But the numbers tell a disturbingly different story. According to the American Anthropological [...]
For most of us, the prospect of an encounter with any wild animal is downright terrifying—and significantly more so when said animal decides to make a cameo in our very own backyard. Take, for example, the case of the South Florida family who woke up this past Christmas morning to the discovery of a fat, [...]
Since ‘mami’ also usually means ‘head chef’ at home, the challenge to create fresh menus for the family that are both dynamic and authentic, is an everyday culinary feat. To get a breakdown of the basics, we checked in with chef Ronny Abenaim, who has worked with nationally acclaim eateries and chefs—Mario Batali, Eric Ripert, [...]
Carnivores, have we got the perfect recipe for you, courtesy of Chef Ronny Abenaim, owner of New York’s Leña Grill. Vegans and vegetarians, we recommend drizzling this on veggies, too, but maybe that’s just us. Chimichurri 1 Cup of chopped Parsley no stems1 Cup of chopped Cilantro some stems 5 Garlic cloves minced 2 Shallots [...]
My mother has always been the key arbiter of wisdom in my life—and not just because she taught me that my nipples must forever point upward in my bra. My Mami—equal parts powerhouse, lady and muse—taught me that beauty is not an adjective, but instead a verb, and raised me on the power of projecting [...]
Spanish professor and author, Maria Dueñas, makes her American literary debut with The Time in Between, a book that is as textured and sumptuous as it is difficult to categorize. Just like the story’s protagonist, a talented seamstress named Sira Quiroga—Dueñas herself weaves together the elements of history, politics, psychological drama, and high fashion to [...]
As the summer gradually makes its way toward autumn, it may be a good time to start thinking about your own subtle transformations—those small steps that will ultimately forge wellness. Though seemingly radical to some, juice fasting is a wonderful way to revitalize and renew the body and the mind. And given the late summer’s [...]
Is that stuffed Angry Bird doll really necessary? Does my kid really need that child-sized replica of the classic Eames 1950′s lounge chair and ottoman in his bedroom? No and no. With the overwhelming amount of kids products in stores and on the Web, it’s almost impossible to sift through all of the junk in [...]
