Latin Americans in Utah reconnect with their roots for Christmas dinner

What’s on the menu of Venezuelan, Mexican, Colombian and Brazilian families who now call the Beehive State home.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Patricia Quiñonez and Fabian Rapalino with the Venezuelan food they'll be having this holiday season, at Arempa's in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. On the plate, hallaca (wrapped meat and dough), pernil (slow-roasted pork), cachito (bread and ham), and a potato chicken salad.

Latin Americans in Utah reconnect with their roots for Christmas dinner

What’s on the menu of Venezuelan, Mexican, Colombian and Brazilian families who now call the Beehive State home.

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