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Mint Julep Is the Only Drink for the Kentucky Derby. Plus, a Fabulous Hat!
A girl like me has really big dreams. Some say they're over the top. But, one is certain to come to fruition, soon! I daydream about the going to the Kentucky Derby. I mean, really! It's the quintessential Americana classic high society event that brings for...
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Lifestyle and Food Sessions at Hispanicize 2012 in Sizzling Miami. Big Scores & Cuban Espresso
Visiting Miami is kind of like coming home for a week. When my family left Cuba, we came to Miami first, like most Cubans seeking political asylum. We ended up leaving the American "Little Havana," and settled for the most picture perfect "American Dream" lif...
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Petite Turkey Picadillo Sandwich {Sandwich de Picadillo de Pavo}
Sometimes I don't feel like getting all jiggy with it in the kitchen. Most times, that feeling doesn't work so well with my over-the-top appetite. That conflict poses a problem of sorts. It means I go for fast food at establishments I have no business patr...
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Iced Espresso. How To Make a Good, Good, Daily Coffee Drink
To say I'm an espresso aficionado is to say shoes are just okay. If there were a word to describe my unconditional love for the fine, dark, robust roast, I'd coin it. You'd think I started drinking espresso at an early age. Some kids in our family have. But ...
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Hotel Indigo Lobby & Bistro Finds Design Inspiration in Fox Theater Music
Atlanta is known for being home to world reknown artists such as Gladys Knight, John Mayer, Cee-lo Green (and perhaps his purring Persian cat), Usher, Toni Braxton and even the lovely yet late Whitney Houston. She and Bobby had a home in a nearby suburb.
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Macy’s Culinary Council Holiday Cookbook & A Honeycrisp Apple Spiced Rum Libation
If you know me, you know fall and winter are my favorite times of the year. There's nothing like the crisp air that causes me to clutch the hand a loved one (preferably a sexy man clad in Chuck Taylor's and a chunky knit hat), falling leaves, candle lit even...
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Anthony Bourdain in Havana: The Truths He Missed
(Chickens mi tia hustled up for us to eat during our visit in 1999)
By now I'm sure you've been religiously watching the 7th season of the vastly popular Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. This season [promises to be] filled with lovely landscapes of many c...
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An Organic Farm Breakfast in Cabo San José
I've been in beautiful St. Croix for the fabulous food & wine experience and finally a spare moment to log in! Not to mention 3 photo shoots and an unexpected invitation to be featured in a music video all last week and the latter thanks to my rocking' cu...
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Pesto & Garlicky Cuban Style Steak Sandwich
I considered becoming a vegetarian about 3 years ago. I grew up around a lot of vegetarians and have tasted amazing meatless dishes. But, while I was pondering the pros and cons, it occurred to me that I’m already missing out on shellfish and other seafood, ...
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It’s OUR Anniversary! Toast & Cheers w/ The Most Authentic Mojito
(food photography is a B-I! See note below)
I was sitting down tearing up some sushi earlier today, when I get a call from mami, congratulating me. Huh? "Que cosa mami?" I'm thinking she's calling to tell me she read my feature as "Website of the Week" in T...
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