BlogHer 2011 was a coming out party for Latina Bloggers, who had many opportunities to meet one another informally or at the Kmart-sponsored Social Fiesta on Saturday night. I was fortunate to go to the Social Fiesta and two other dinners sponsored by Latina bloggers, including myself.

On Friday night, a group of us met -- some of us for the first time! -- at Margarita's Kitchen & Cantina in San Diego's Seaport Village. We were treated to margaritas, tacos and hamburgers made of unusual meats like caribou (I didn't taste it), ostrich (okay), and buffalo (yum!). The company was even better.

It was exciting for me to meet for the very first time two excellent food bloggers that I follow, Nicole Presley at Presley's Pantry and Ericka Sanchez at Nibbles & Feasts (pictured on right).

And like any good Latina, I arrived late with company. Here's a picture of my crew, which included from left to right: Jehmu Greene, Cheryl Contee (Jack and Jill Politics blog), myself, Mary Jane, Ashley Boyd from MomsRising.org, Diana from the Life Well Blended blog, Anita Jackson at MomsRising.org, Aspen Baker at Exhale, and Jenifer Fernandez Ancona at the Women Donors Network.

That night, I had the best time with my partners, Gloria Riesgo and Erika Chavez, who have helped me run the socially-conscious MotherTalkers blog for the last six years. They have been steadfast in their friendship and support. Without further ado, here is a photo of us at Rocco's, this delicious fusion Italian-Latin American restaurant in San Clemente, California:

I am looking forward to seeing my blog hermanas at BlogHer-New York City next year!