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Bringing Joy to the Entire World

Posted by TheLatinProducts.com on Jan 5, 2012 in Company News | 0 comments

We here at The Latin Products love receiving photos of our products being used. Whether they are being used as an ingredient in a great meal, making tortillas, or mixing up spices in one of our fine molcajetes, photographs of our products in action always make us smile. One that we have recently received touched our hearts here, and we decided to share the image and story with the world.

When one of our warehouse employees noticed that an order for El Yucateco – Verde and Salsa Huichol sauces were going to an army address, she wrote a sweet note thanking the soldier for their service and included a Chili Mango sucker. Imagine our surprise when we received this sweet email soon after that!

I recently order 3 bottles of “El Yucateco – Verde” and 3 bottles of “Salsa Huichol” and not only did they get here super fast but a very nice woman, Eva, thanked me for my service and gave me some free Chili Mango suckers! one of my favorite! i just wanted to send this picture showing my appreciation of the best sauces in the world provided by the most efficient company that specializes in such! Thank You very much “The Latin Products”!

Attached was this picture of the proud young man enjoying his new sauces:

Every order we receive is a chance for us to prove as a company that we will go above and beyond the call of duty to provide you with the best service possible. We are proud of our employees, stand behind the products we sell, and greatly enjoy seeing the smiling faces of those who use and enjoy our products. Thank you to all of our customers from 2011, and we hope to have you all order from us in 2012 as well!

Making Quality Sauces and Salsas with Molcajetes

Posted by TheLatinProducts.com on Dec 11, 2011 in Molcajetes | 0 comments

With a fantastic molcajete, you can create amazing high-quality sauces and salsas that will give your family endless amounts of nutritional, fun ingredients and food to eat. For those looking for a reliable and sturdy molcajete, there is no other option but to buy a lava rock molcajete from Mexico. Made with authentic lava rock, real molcajetes are designed to be instrumental in creating an appealing and great-tasting sauces for you and your family to enjoy.

Molcajetes are just another word for high-quality mortar and pestles. With a pestle in hand and fresh herbs and spices in the other, you can create sauces that defy everyone’s expectations and put them with a dish that will taste out-of-this-world amazing! Molcajetes have a rich history of providing a unique flavor to whatever is being made inside of the bowl. With true lava rock, flavors from previous creations manifest themselves in newer batches. Flavors tend to get stuck in the small, natural crevices formed by the cooled lava rock, and get passed on to your next blend of spices. This creates a unique flavor that will enhance all of your future concoctions with a one-of-a-kind spice that you yourself have created through the various usages of your molcajete.

For those that appreciate exciting new tastes every time they cook, molcajetes can provide you with a creative outlet to make spices and dishes that burst with flavor. To fully utilize your amazing new kitchen cooking aid, you must cure your molcajete. One of the easiest ways to cure your molcajete is to first rinse it with soap and water to get rid of any loose rocks that may still be in the molcajete from its creation. Next, grind up garlic and spread it over the inside of the molcajete and let it sit overnight. Rinse the molcajete out the next day and enjoy your new, ready to use molcajete to create unique salsas and spices to wow your entire family!

An Out of this World Drink: Guarana Antarctica

Posted by TheLatinProducts.com on Dec 9, 2011 in Sodas | 0 comments

Have you ever come across a soda called Guarana Antarctica? Perhaps you might have heard it before. Its popularity must have touched you because it has been an excellent drink that is touted to be one of the greatest sodas that come out of Brazil. With its lip smacking taste, this soda has it all. Known as Guarana soda all over the world, Guarana Antarctica entails handpicked additives which contribute to the exotic flavour associated with it. As rejuvenating as the drink is its origin. The drink is said to be a might hit in countries that share borders with Brazil. And, another interesting fact is that a special plant that is found only in the Amazon forests is responsible for providing such a taste to this soda. Needless to say the drink has got its name from the plant itself.

These Guarana sodas are so interesting and tempting to your taste buds. Its flavor goes beyond the ordinary taste you would imagine to get out of a mere soda. Regardless of the number of times you choose to have it in a week, you will love to have it more and more. A lot of Americans who managed to stack up a few bottles are already searching for places from where they could pile up a satisfactory number of Guarana Antarctica bottles. As much as their refrigerators could hold! The guarana soda mania is slowly catching up and is sure to get spread sporadically as determined by the marketing efforts of the companies in charge. But, one thing is sure: your craving is going to grow. Guarana Antartica is celebrated worldwide as the official taste of Brazil.

Sweeten Your Life with Authentic Mexican Chocolate

Posted by TheLatinProducts.com on Dec 2, 2011 in Chocolate | 0 comments

Everybody needs that special sweet flavor of chocolate now and then. A sweet tooth keeps people happy and carefree. The urge for a sweet candy or creamy piece of Mexican chocolate can hit you anytime, taking you unawares and with nowhere to turn. Mexican chocolates can brighten your day, just as any scrumptious Mexican candy will. Whether you really want a lollipop, a smooth flan, or a decadent chocolate morsel, you should be able to have what you want. You need to have it all.

Mexican chocolate was held in very high esteem by the Aztec culture. Surprisingly enough, it was so valuable to them that they used it as a common currency as well as a food item.

The Latin name given to chocolate was theobroma, which when directly translated means “food of the gods.” This is very fitting when you consider how important Mexican chocolate was to the Aztecs, and even the Mayans centuries before them. Aztecs believed that a drink made from cocoa and various spices was the elixir of youth, and Montezuma, their emperor, is said to have consumed up to fifty mugs of this Mexican chocolate every single day. While it may or may not be the elixir of life, Mexican chocolate is nonetheless a satisfying and stimulating snack for anybody. The cocoa drink was brought back to Spain by Columbus, but did not become accepted until almost 200 years later when Hernando Cortez decided to sweeten the drink with sugar and presented it to King Charles V and the rest, as they say, is history.

With a history like that, it requires no difficult stretch of the imagination to see why Mexican chocolate is so delicious and amazing. Mexican chocolates combine the authentic tradition of Mexican culture with a modern flair for excellence. They are an amazing tradition to bring into your home. When you bring Mexican chocolate into your house, you’re inviting centuries of Mexican culture. Give some Mexican chocolates as a gift to really show how much you care. It is a gift that will always be thanked and appreciated. Why not try some out today?

Squirt – Make Your Mexican Summer Special

Posted by TheLatinProducts.com on Nov 28, 2011 in Company News, Sodas | 0 comments

Imagine the heat of a South American summer, trekking through the jungles and needing a drink of something that not only tastes great but also quenches your thirst. Well, you need look no further that the sensational taste and tang of Squirt Grapefruit Sodas. Squirt Soda is the only drink that really delivers on its promise as a thirst quencher. Packed full of delicious citrus flavor, the natural flavors of the tangy grape fruit really stand out and you will have tingling taste buds once you try this delicious soda.

Squirt soda has been popular in Latin America for decades and is now set to take on a world of flavor by stepping into your home today. I always keep Squirt Grapefruit soda in my home because it is perfect to have when the kids get home from a long day at school. I send them with the handy sized Squirt soda bottles when they are out in the neighborhood and you can guarantee that there will be more than one kid begging for some more great Squirt taste once they know I have some! I also use the super sized 2-liter bottle when I entertain at home, as it makes a great mixer for those exciting cocktails as the sun goes down on a summer evening.

Squirt soda has real fruit in the juice and that’s why it is so good for you and your family. When my little jungle trekkers have come home after a hard day at play, they know I will always something special for them to quench their thirst and deliver a great taste. They love it and I know it’s great for them! Squirt can be kept in your pantry and then just chilled for your enjoyment whenever you want it.

Don’t let the sparkling taste of South America pass you by, get Squirt soda today and you will be having the time of your life. What makes the number one brand in Latin America push everybody who tastes this to ask for more? It is its unique dimension that adds a tinge of celebration to every meal and every occasion, which mean a lot to your life. So, bring home some big bottles of the Squirt Grapefruit soda today.

Create Exciting Dinners with Fresh Corn Husks

Posted by TheLatinProducts.com on Oct 28, 2011 in Corn Husks | 0 comments

With a delicious batch of corn husks, you can create a dinner full of excitement and delicious flavors. Corn husks are commonly used to create a wide variety of delectable Mexican dinners, most often used to create a tamale. Tamales are made from corn husks that have been soaked in water and stuffed with masa and your favorite combination of meat, vegetables, and sauce. Although creating your first batch of tamales can be intimidating and might even not go perfectly, you’ll still have a great new recipe to share with your family and friends. Practice makes perfect!

Corn husks are the central ingredient which makes a tamale actually a tamale. Otherwise, you’re just creating a burrito! The uniqueness of the corn husk comes from the texture and the taste. The truly authentic way to create tamales is by soaking the corn husks and then cooking and filling them with Mexican meat classics such as pork, onions, and spicy sauces. Shredded pork fits easiest in the corn husks and taste the best, and the spicy sauces are a mainstay in many classic Mexican dishes, and are nearly required for the real tamale experience.

The best way to enjoy a corn husk is piping hot and with your family all gathered around the dinner table together. Although the process is not easy, the looks on your friend’s and family’s faces is more than enough to make the cooking effort worthwhile. Corn husks for tamales are great for all sorts of family dinner situations. Combine all sorts of flavors and tastes in your tamales to create a unique tamale that you can call your own. Corn husks have the ability to turn an ordinary Mexican night into a legendary one, so try some today!

Fantastically Fluffy: De La Rosa Marshmallows

Posted by TheLatinProducts.com on Oct 12, 2011 in Marshmallows | 2 comments

When you absolutely, positively must have the biggest, fluffiest marshmallows for your newest creative recipe, De La Rosa Marshmallows have extra giant marshmallows that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. These De La Rosa Marshmallows have the finest ingredients to make them creamy and smooth, with melt-in-your-mouth flavors. Not only do these marshmallows contain a great vanilla flavor, but they also contain a luscious strawberry flavor as well.

Perfect for your night out camping, these extra giant marshmallows go great with high-quality graham crackers and chocolate bars. Although these may take a little while longer to roast over the fire, you’ll have more marshmallow to eat with more flavor than any other marshmallow brand. With these giant marshmallows, you can finally create the biggest, most delicious s’more of your life!

For those that enjoy the normal sized marshmallows, De La Rosa Marshmallows also have smaller versions of marshmallows to go in hot chocolate and to go with cakes and other various sweets. Try putting some on your next cake for a mixture of icing and gooey and soft marshmallow textures. For those that love all sorts of sweet combinations in ice cream, cakes, and various desserts and snacks, these marshmallows allow you to create various sweets that will tantalize the taste buds of your entire family. Marshmallows are the perfect snack for those that love warm, gooey flavors without all of the excessive sugar and unhealthy ingredients in other snacks. Even just a few of these great marshmallows will have you feeling full, thanks to their fluffy nature.

For those that love to play with their food, marshmallows provide the perfect opportunity for arts and crafts. By combining them with just some toothpicks, kids can let their imaginations run wild and create many works of art. Even with just some glue, some crayons, and a dash of glitter, these marshmallows can be sculpted into anything that your kids can dream of. De Las Rosa Marshmallows are truly a unique food, with giant marshmallows that have delicious culinary purposes and fun creative interactions!