5 years ago
All posts by Bren Herrera
Twitter Fiesta with Nakano Rice Vinegars!
So, you all know I'm moving back to D.C. (and a paying a loooong visit to a fanciful city on the other side of the world) in about 48 hours. We've all moved several times and know the massive amount of stress that piles on. Well, that's exactly where I am...
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Truffle Herbed Salmon and Cauliflower Purée
I seldom pause to take pictures when I cook for clients. It's too time-consuming, intrusive and borderline annoying. Especially if I'm entertaining for the first time. I could easily subject myself to eye rolls, confused looks or plain ol' "please step away ...
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Cello Suite
Me improvising.Me and Tim Hughes, Cello 1st Chair of the London Symphony Orchestra.I've been playing the most beautiful string instrument since I was 7. Love, mad men and work have intercepted my continuum of moving the bow up and down and becoming the m...
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Spring’s Fruit Salad in a Pineapple Boat
There's nothing like a fresh fruit salad on hot days. It's good for the body and soul, don't you think? If you ponder all the stress we put our temples through during our week of work, hustle, chasing dreams, dressing the kids (not me!), indulging in delight...
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Dreaming in Cuban. And American.
See me there? Yeah, that's me singing a 70s hit song at a popular club in Atlanta back in '07. I had 3 backup singers and a full band. It was awesome.
I have four very inquisitive and curious pre-teen nieces and nephews. I'm seeing their thought process evolv...
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Sexy Shoe Sunday
These lovelies require no occasion other than your heart fluttering in excitement. Christian Louboutin knocked the mood board out of the design room when he came up with these blue soled shoes. Specifically marketed for brides to satisfy that social wedding...
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Happy Birthday Shrimp Scampi to my Best Friend. The Woman I Call Madre
My mother loves shrimp. So much she's nicknamed my good friend Dave "Besos y Camarones" -- kisses and shrimp. Really. And he just eats it up.Today is Mami's birthday!! And I'm soooo excited. Why the excitement? This year in particular has brought some ...
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Mother’s Day Gifts for Mami {Regalitos Para La Mami Que Cocina}
Mother's Day. Preparations for the "holiday" replete with food, flowers, chocolates, garden gifts and maybe a renewal of vows are in full throttle! No soy madre, but I sure do adore mine to pieces and sometimes wish I could adopt one of my nieces. She'...
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On Being Orgullosa. A Proud Life Stylist
I love licking the homemade cream cheese icing on a decadent carrot or German chocolate cake. I love even more the idea of having a pair of Louboutins specially designed for you and then signed by the designer himself. That's how sexy it is being a Latina. It...
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Hats, Hats, Hats Off to the Kentucky Derby
Kim Kardashian, Leanne Rimes & Amanda Lambert Adrian Grenier & Isabel Lucas at the 134th DerbyKris & Kim KardashianNicole Richie in a lemony yellow suit and clocheThe Kentucky Derby!If you read my food blog today, then you know I'm obsessed wi...
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