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What Is the Difference Between Chow Mein and Lo Mein?

If you’ve ever opened a box of Chinese take-out and it turns out to be not exactly what you ordered, you may have mixed up your meins. That’s right, there is a difference between these two popular Chinese dishes—however, the difference is probably not what you think. While it may be easy to assume that the type of noodles is what makes the dish difference, we all know what happens when you assume. Yes, you’re actually incorrect on this oneSo, if not…

8 Real Chinese Dishes You Should Order Instead Of The American Knockoffs

Order these delicious dishes if you want to sample authentic Chinese food.

5 Coffee-and-Milk Drinks You Should Try

Ready to branch out from your usual lattes and cappuccinos? Try these other international coffee-and-milk drinks for a caffeinated change.

20 Surprisingly Beautiful Tiny Homes

Fast food worth a stop: America's best regional chains

Some are big and some are tiny, but all are worth trying for their unique spin on road food.

Unsure on what to tip? Here are some guidelines for tipping

Tipping can be a toss up when it comes to who and how much you should give.

What Is The Best Cheese To Use For Making A Homemade Pizza?

If you cook a homemade pizza with the wrong cheese, it's going to be wet and unappetizing. Here's the best cheese to use for that classic New York-style pie.

Unapologetic: How Some Latina Feminists are Reclaiming Brujería

Latina feministas are following in the footsteps of their African and indigenous ancestors by reclaiming brujería.

I'm White And Latina, Is That A Problem For You?

My mom is white. My dad is white. I am white, and I am Latina…I think.

5 Children's Books About Latina Women

Read about 5 Latina women who had shown strength and courage in their lives.

The Top 10 Latina Health & Fitness Bloggers!

Living a healthy life is super important, especially for Latinas! With a predisposition to many diseases and ailments, it’s important for us to treat our bodies well, understand health risks and eat right. Thankfully, there are Latinas who are leading the charge in this cause, acting as health advocates for our community. Here are the 10 best Latina health and fitness bloggers on the web:

6 Workouts Latina Models Swear By

Some of the world's most beautiful models happen to also be the toughest and fiercest in the gym. These chicas know the best way to sweat it out, and it's time we look to their routines for our much-needed #WorkoutMotivation. Ahead, see how these hot, hot Latina models get their sexy bodies. MORE: 10 Latina Models You Need to Know

6 Hair Tips Every Afro-Latina Should Know!

We love when Afro-Latina celebs like Esperanza Spalding and Yaya DaCosta, flaunt their natural curls. We also love the smooth sleek looks regularly rocked by Rosario Dawson and Zoe Saldana. Whether you’re embracing your curls or styling them straight there are so many questions about how to take care of your hair. So what SHOULD you know?

6 Latina Book Characters You Could Relate to Growing Up

Even if the media didn't always portray accurate representations of Latina girls, there was one place we could turn to see ourselves: literature. READ: 9 Books By Latinx Authors You Should Know About

Stay Woke: 5 Things Latinas Should Know Right Now

This column originally appeared in Latina magazine's March 2017 issue.

28 great Scottish sayings and slang phrases

WHILE experts revealed the distinctive rolling "R" sound in Scottish accents is being lost, we Scots still have our unique accents and sense of humour.

Jasmine Sessoms: Changing the game by helping women win

Jasmine Sessoms has a talent for placing crowns. Read more here.