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From La Huasteca to New York (and back again)

April 27th, 2017  |  by  |  published in NYSD2D 2017, Uncategorized | Leave A Comment »

The Zacahuil is a typical dish from La Huasteca.

Alfonso and Primi moved to the US from La Huasteca almost 15 years ago. They never stopped savoring their native region’s cuisine.

Mexican bakery owner finds strength in mother-daughter tradition

March 31st, 2016  |  by  |  published in Melting Pot | Leave A Comment »

Owner Ignacia Hernandez pauses baking to take a phone order. Each day, she stocks the display case at Sweet Life Pastry with a fresh batch of conchas, traditional Mexican sweat bread. Photo: Sanaz Rizlenjani.

Ignacia Hernandez came to New York from Mexico to support her mother back home, but fell in love with wedding cakes and stayed.