In December, Bolívar Café and Gallery celebrated two achievements. First, its 10th anniversary as a small, bustling Santa Monica café. Second, the arrival of a custom-made arepa machine, and the ...

For Irena Stein, an arepa represents much more than just a meal. The crispy corn patty is a symbol of her Venezuelan heritage, a staple of her restaurant career and a means of bringing people together ...

For the arepas: In a large bowl, mix harina with salt and water. Start with a little water and adding water while mixing until the dough is soft and pliable. Make balls the size of your hand and put ...

Arepas, a staple in Venezuela, can now be found all around the world as people emigrate from the country in search of a better life -- and bring their recipes with ...