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The Edible East L.A.

The edible side of Cesar E. Chavez Avenue. Mike Barreras, a fourth-generation chicharrón maker, shows off his wares.

The edible side of Cesar E. Chavez Avenue. Mike Barreras, a fourth-generation chicharrón maker, shows off his wares.  (ANNIE WELLS / Los Angeles Times)

A rose-shaped pan dulce at El Gallo Bakery.

A rose-shaped pan dulce at El Gallo Bakery.  (ANNIE WELLS / Los Angeles Times)

A strawberry raspado at Zacatecas Raspados.

A strawberry raspado (crushed ice) at Zacatecas Raspados.  (ANNIE WELLS / Los Angeles Times)

Ford Boulevard near Cesar E. Chavez Avenue

Ford Boulevard near Cesar E. Chavez Avenue: a neighborhood that feels like a quiet town from long ago. La Fama PanaderÍa dates from 1928.  (ANNIE WELLS / Los Angeles Times)

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Mary Salcedo sells tortillas to go at La Fortaleza tortilla factory.

Mary Salcedo sells tortillas to go at La Fortaleza tortilla factory.  (ANNIE WELLS / Los Angeles Times)

Piñatas at BJ Party Supplies.

Piñatas at BJ Party Supplies.  (ANNIE WELLS / Los Angeles Times)

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