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All posts by Bren Herrera
For The Techie Guy (& Gal): The BSC Holiday Guide 2012
I rack my brain this time of year when I have to decide what to gift the men in my life. All 5 of them. Dad, 3 brothers and a cousin. Not to mention two young nephews, though they're usually the no-brainers. My dad is simple and doesn't ever want or ask for an...
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OPINION: The New York Times Misses the Point And Still, A Lack of Latino Authors
(a mock page from my now 3.5 year old book waiting to be published)
In response to the New York Times article about the lack of Latino authors and books for children, a select and passionate group of Latina bloggers have launched the "Latinas for Latino Lit...
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- #FlanFridays
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- Cooking Recipes
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- Desserts
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- Food
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- Fusion
#FlanFridays: Pomegranate & Brandy Lavender Infusion
I had all sorts of epiphanic moments this week. I realized that this blog has created a new life for me. One I never imagined or pursued. But one I'm in love with. I figured out that doing the same thing will always yield the same result. And I came to acc...
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Sara Blakely & SPANX: A Billion Dollar Opening
Sara and me at opening via my InstagramStorefront at Tysons Clockwise, L-R: Fitness gear; lace bra; Sara & her mom; festive entrance For the fel...
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NIKE: Spring ’13…and Nike+ Kinect Training
Is what I'm talking about!Entering the white warehouse space Nike rented in Tribeca a few weeks ago, was like floating in lycra and sneaker heaven. It all started out with a meet and greet with some Nike employees, fitness and health editor...
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Flanboyant Eats’ Christmas & Holiday Gift Guide, 2012
Christmas is my absolute favorite time of the year. Not because of the shopping, gift-giving or exchanging; but rather the aromas and divine edible creations coming out of the oven from every house I visit. It all makes me so very happy and most of my stre...
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Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry & GA’s Cooking Matters: Campaigns For Life
One of the more rewarding elements of my job other than eating really amazing food is working with organizations that have powerful messages and aspire to change the world. When I was in Atlanta full time, I volunteered as a chef for the GA Cooking Matters...
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Holiday Bloom: The BSC Gift Guide 2012
The holidays and all the glitz and glamour embodying the spirit are here! There is no doubt it’s my favorite time of the year. Little makes me happier than the weather combined with the aromas, street and home décor, seasonal cuisine, crackling fire and the sa...
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#FlanFridays: Nutella w/Graham Cracker Caramel
This one did not come easy my appetizing friends. My intention was to make a full-sized flan for the family to enjoy, but I really wanted to play with the look and styling of this Nutella one, so I pulled out some Pyrex ramekins and went to work. My process ...
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A Chic Holiday Travel Experience: The BSC Guide 2012
You’d think I would have figured out the most efficient, succinct way of packing as much as I travel. Somehow, I still end up with at least 5 pairs of shoes, even if it’s just a 3-day hop, like my most recent trip to México City. Since I can’t seem to stave of...
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