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Michoacan about four years ago.

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Support Something Good this Christmas, Give to Youth Speak Collective

Youth Speak Collective is a non-profit organization in Pacoima California that is making a positive difference in the community by providing support to local youth through various programs. I feel very blessed to be on their advisory council and to be able to spread the word so that they can continue their work. If you are considering making a donation this year I would urge you to send your money to them. It's a good thing. Call me (323) 251-1597 and I will go on and on about it, you'll see. Better yet go to their site and learn more.. If you are ready to give go here. Merry Christmas!

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Cooks County - My Restaurant Recommendation for 2012

Some months ago I worked with friends Dan Mattern and Roxana Jullapat on a shoot. We had fun and created some beautiful images (see above). Recently Dan and Roxana, along with some partners, opened Cooks County Restaurant. I had dinner there a couple of weeks ago and now I have to recommend it to everyone. Appetizers, mains, sides, desserts, everything is delicious, interesting wine list too. The food is made with fresh, locally sourced, quality ingredients. I am very, very happy for Dan and Roxana. We have been friends for about 10 years now (!!). I know that they are artists who care about their craft. They make food that is simple and elegant with a lot of thought behind it. They deserve all the support they can get and you will have had one of the best meals ever. Check out their website for more information. If you live in Los Angeles you really should go. If you are visiting Los Angeles make it part of your plans.

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Successful Entrepreneurship is the New Spicy

Luis Saavedra from Tapatio Hot Sauce, KPCC's Leslie Berestein Rojas, Betty Porto from Porto’s Bakery & Cafe, Bricia Lopez from the Guelaguetza Oaxacan Restaurants and Lisette Gaviña Lopez from Gaviña Gourmet Coffee.

This past Tuesday I photographed the All in the Familia event at Southern California Public Radio's Crawford Family Forum. It was a great conversation where people from very successful Hispanic family businesses told their story and discussed what it is like to work with your family. We laughed, we cried. Check out the conversation here, it is inspiring and entertaining. Leslie Berestein Rojas has written about the event on her Multi-American Blog. Thanks very much for SCPR for putting the event together and especially to Edgar Aguirre for asking me to come and take photos.

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