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Four Fall Cocktails To Get You Through Another Season of Social Distancing

It’s time to get cozy, so make these your new go-to drinks for bringing festive autumn vibes to your couch.
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Historias de la Cocina: Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)

The beloved tomato-spiced noodle soup has roots in Italy and Spain.
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The Pandemic Made Me a Housewife

Learning the true cost of domestic labor made me realize I’m not cut out to be a homemaker.
Photo of hard shell tacos by Jae Thomas.

Historias de la Cocina: Hard Shell Tacos

This Mexican-American dish has a rich history of exploitation and reclamation.
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Historias de la Cocina: Chilaquiles

This Mexican breakfast has been saving stale tortillas from the garbage can for hundreds of years.

Historias de la Cocina: Agua Fresca de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea)

A love letter to Calle Olvera, Los Angeles summers, and the sweetness of agua fresca.
Photo of chips and salsa roja on a green plate.

Historias de la Cocina: Restaurant-Style Salsa Roja (Red Salsa)

This Mexican-American classic is the ultimate condiment.

How Quarantine Changed My Relationship With Makeup

For years, I relied on makeup for confidence. Not wearing it during lockdown changed that.

How to Start Your Own Community Fridge

Local organizers share tips on setting up a fridge and getting involved in the effort to fight food insecurity.