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Mi Huerta Products Affected By Hurricane Harvey

As you know, Mi Huerta products headquarters is located in Missouri City, Texas.      We were recently hit hard by hurricane Harvey.    We had over 2 feet of rain in the area which caused much flooding.   Some areas were also hit by tornados during the storm.     Luckily our building was not damaged, but the surrounding neighborhoods were flooded, which made it impossible to reach our office.    By now the water has mostly receded, and by the grace of God, none of our employees were injured.    Our transportation of products around the country was delayed due to the extensive flooding and damage along the Texas coast, but now we are catching up since most of the water has receded and flooding has subsided.

 
The picture above was taken in Missouri City, Texas, where our offices are located.    As you can see, the street looks more like a lake.
 
While we are recovering, we are aware of the grave threat that hurricane Irma is posing to Florida and areas along the East Coast.

 
Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by Harvey, and those soon to be affected by Irma.    If you are in the path of Irma, please stay safe.   Property can be replaced, but lives cannot.   The people of Texas stand ready to help those affected by Irma just as the rest of country stepped up to help us in our time of need.
 
God bless you all and thank you for your continued support of Mi Huerta products.
 
 

Mi Huerta Vanilla at Affiliated Food Show

Mi Huerta vanilla was honored to be one of the many products featured at the Affiliated Foods “Holiday Savings Express” food show in Amarillo, Texas.   Also in attendance were several hundred other vendors, and hundreds of retailers.
Affiliated Foods meets the needs of grocery stores and restaurants in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Arkansas. They’ve been supplying only the freshest produce, meats, bread, dairy, and grocery products for over 70 years.

 
Affiliated has a rapidly growing Hispanic foods selection, as well a huge variety of other products.
 
We hope to see you there again next food show!

Spicy Mexican Brownie Cake

Mi Huerta Market

 

A Little Spice Makes Everything Nice!

 
Who doesn’t love dessert? It’s a nice reward to treat ourselves with after a savory meal! This Mexican inspired dessert is one that will awaken your taste buds while giving you the sweetness you crave. It is naturally made using most of our favorite ingredients. Mainly chocolate, and then a little spice.
Don’t be discouraged when you read the word, “spicy”. “I don’t want spicy dessert I just want it to be sweet and delicious”, you say. But I am telling you once you take a bite of this decadent cake you won’t turn back. It is simply divine. A good ending to any dinner and will make you wish you had the recipe much sooner!
Before making this recipe, make sure you are ready for a unique addition to what could be labeled as “traditional”. This brownie cake incorporates the spice in order to bring out every flavor possible and also give you a little kick that will put a smile on your face. The spice isn’t anything drastic it’s supposed to be a secret but we are telling you because we can’t keep secrets around here! This Mexican dessert incorporates other flavors and ingredients that make it truly special. It’s all about cinnamon, a hint of cayenne, and vanilla in this recipe. They are an unusual trio when it comes to brownies and that’s basically because brownies are normally just made with one main flavor and that is our beloved chocolate. It is in a category all on its own and that is thanks to its uniqueness. Once you see the end result, it will paint a very yummy picture! Feel free to make some horchata beforehand to sip while baking or to enjoy alongside the brownies! Let’s get this show on the road! Have fun and remember, our vanilla is an all-natural and gluten free product that will enhance this recipe even more! Thanks for using it and for checking out this blog!
 

 
 
Spicy Mexican Brownie Cake
 
Ingredients:
 
Cake
 
1 1/4 cups butter, softened
3/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon Mi Huerta Vanilla Extract
 
Frosting
 
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup crema (Mexican-style cream) or sour cream
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon Mi Huerta Vanilla Extract
4 cups powdered sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons milk
Unsweetened baking cocoa, if desired
 
Steps
          1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13×9-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour. In small bowl, stir 1 1/4 cups butter and 3/4 cup cocoa until blended. In large bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on high speed 3 minutes. On low speed, beat in remaining cake ingredients and cocoa mixture, just until blended. Spread in pan.
          2. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until top edge of cake just begins to pull away from sides of pan. (Top may appear irregular with slight dips in some spots.) Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 2 hours.
        3. In large bowl, beat 1/3 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in crema, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 3/4 teaspoon Mi Huerta vanilla until light and fluffy, scraping bowl frequently. On low speed, add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in milk, one teaspoon at a time, until smooth and spreadable. Frost cake. Sprinkle lightly with cocoa. Store in refrigerator.
 

Tornados Damage Border Crossing at Laredo

5/22/17
The border crossing from Mexico to Texas at Laredo was damaged yesterday by tornados. The crossing is closed today causing delays in shipments from Mexico.
The governments of Tamaulipas and Nuevo Laredo reported that damage from the storm, initially thought to be a tornado, was considerable, knocking down communications antennas and leaving many areas without electricity.
The storm struck about 8:30pm and knocked out power to Nuevo Laredo, Reynosa, Valle Hermoso and Matamoros, among other locations, delivering gusts of wind of up to 90 kilometers per hour.
At the border crossing, signs and trees were blown over and Mexican Customs facilities sustained severe damages.
The bridge, which carries more than 12,000 cargo vehicles a day between Nuevo Laredo and Laredo, Texas, remained closed this morning until further notice.
Neither fatalities nor injuries were reported as a result of the storm.