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Flan de Queso with a Crunchy Honey Roasted Caramelized Base Recipe Thumbnail Flan de Queso with a Crunchy Honey Roasted Caramelized Base Recipe Thumbnail

Updated: Oct 11, 2021 If you're looking for a sweet taste of Puerto Rico, you must master the flan de queso or cream cheese flan. It is perfect for gatherings, with a cup of espresso or as a sweet treat after a meal. It is also a must-have during the holidays. Our original recipe does [...]

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Interactive Bilingual Website Helps Combat Health Disparities in Latino Communities Thumbnail Interactive Bilingual Website Helps Combat Health Disparities in Latino Communities Thumbnail

This past weekend, I received the COVID-19 vaccine. This was due in large part to the initiatives my state has created to ensure the Latino community has access to these life-saving vaccines. Based on conversations with family and friends, this is not the case throughout our nation. Sadly, the Latinx community is facing an undue [...]

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Shown: Puma Defy Sparkle Sneakers in black and gold Shown: Puma Defy Sparkle Sneakers in black and gold

When I think of runners, I think of long, lean bodies. I don't have that type of body. And yet, I run.

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Food Security is an Issue for the Hispanic / Latinx Community in the United States #FoodSecurity #AnthemCares #Sponsored Thumbnail Food Security is an Issue for the Hispanic / Latinx Community in the United States #FoodSecurity #AnthemCares #Sponsored Thumbnail

Click HERE to read this article in Spanish.  This post is sponsored by the Anthem Foundation. Maria* has two children. She works a part-time job while attending college to become a nurse. She also works as a house cleaner on weekends and, when available,  as a brand ambassador at local conventions. Yet, even though she is a [...]

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La Seguridad Alimentaria Es Un Problema Para la Comunidad Hispana en EEUU #FoodSecurity #AnthemCares #Sponsored Thumbnail La Seguridad Alimentaria Es Un Problema Para la Comunidad Hispana en EEUU #FoodSecurity #AnthemCares #Sponsored Thumbnail

Haga clic AQUÍ para leer este artículo en inglés. Esta publicación está patrocinada por Anthem Foundation. Maria* tiene dos hijos. Ella trabaja a tiempo parcial mientras estudia para ser enfermera. También trabaja como limpiadora de casas los fines de semana y, cuando está disponible, como embajadora de marca en convenciones locales. Sin embargo, a pesar [...]

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3 Tips to Save You Money on Prescription Drug Costs Thumbnail 3 Tips to Save You Money on Prescription Drug Costs Thumbnail

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. It was created in collaboration with Inside Rx; however, my experience as an Inside Rx card-carrying member is strictly my own. The Inside Rx trademarks and graphics are provided by Inside Rx, LLC. Prescription drug costs have risen over 10% in 2019, while in many cases wages have stayed stagnant. [...]

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Shown: Two women seated at a table drinking coffee and talking. Shown: Two women seated at a table drinking coffee and talking.

Given the importance of stress and its effect on a person's mental health, Latina On a Mission has opted to share the below loosely translated and condensed Op-ed. It is a sponsored post written by Jorge Cortina, MD, Medical Director for Behavioral Health at Anthem, Inc. Click to read the original full-length Spanish Op-ed, Comencemos [...]

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I Cooked My First Holiday Meal After Being Diagnosed with Adult Onset Food Allergies. This is What Happened. Thumbnail I Cooked My First Holiday Meal After Being Diagnosed with Adult Onset Food Allergies. This is What Happened. Thumbnail

Food, to me, has always been more than nourishment. Each act of cooking - cutting, mixing, stirring, is an act of love. In my eyes, a meal represents love and caring, or the lack thereof, at the time of preparation. With so much at state, I was worried. Would my adult onset food allergies alter [...]

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The Struggle is Real…FUNNY with JIF and Neil Patrick Harris #Sponsored #JIFPowerUps Thumbnail The Struggle is Real…FUNNY with JIF and Neil Patrick Harris #Sponsored #JIFPowerUps Thumbnail

I absolutely loved Neil Patrick Harris on How I Met Your Mother. His character, Barney, had a sharp wit and a comedic sense of timing that could not have been played by anyone other than him. Recently, thanks to JIF and The Moms, I got to meet him in person and witness that wit and humor [...]

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Avocado Toast with Tomatoes on Rye Bread Avocado Toast with Tomatoes on Rye Bread

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post; however, my love of this fruit started in the womb. Gracias Mami and Papi! Arroz con gandules. Baked chicken. Escabeche de Guineos y Mollejas. And, the sides: tostones, with mojito, a garlic sauce; amarillos; and, the piece de resistance, my Papi’s favorite, avocado slices drizzled with a pinch of salt and lime. This [...]

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