While the vast majority of Americans celebrate Halloween, there is another holiday that’s rising in popularity:  the traditional Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos.  And much like in Halloween, candy and confections plays a big role in the festivities.  As you prepare stories on Día de…

I personally don’t celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) but I know and recognize the significance this special holiday has on my culture.   This is the reason why I want to share this with you. If you live in Southern California then you have to know…

On Wednesday of last week, for the very first time EVER, I applied for my U.S. passport.   I’ve never had one before.Back in the days of international travel, all that was needed was a birth certificate (yes, that was the last time I traveled abroad).  Since I…