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All posts by Bren Herrera
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If Virginia is for Lovers Then Asheville is for Wine {& Chocolate} Lovers. A Privé Tasting at the Biltmore Estate
One of the sexiest things we could do as diners is get into the real enjoyment of drinking wine. I say so with the admission that I'm not a bona fide connoisseur of wines. Nor am I the biggest lover of them (bubbly being a huge exception). I'll take a white...
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Tracy Reese Spring 2012 RTW & An Art Tribute to Romare Bearden
This post is not a cliché. Trust me. Yes, it's Black History Month and yes, Tracy Reese is a black designer. But, the two have no correla...
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Jason Wu for Target … My Fave Pieces
JASUN WU CLUTCHCREAM FLAP BAGKITTY KAT TOTESTRIPED DRESS WHITE DRESS WITH PLEATS GOLD PEPLUM BLOUSE WITH PLEATED BACK SKIRT AND LACE C...
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Latin & Fusion Super Bowl Food: Lemon Pepper Wings w/Mango Habanero, Sage Chili, Yuca Fries & Sour Cream & Ginger Pound Cake Recipes
American Football...the Super Bowl to be precise, is the 2nd largest eating day in the US. Really, it is.
On Sunday, millions, worldwide, will be congregating in pep rally fashion (high school style) to support their team -- or not -- while talking smack, c...
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Healthy Eating: Vaca Frita con Salsa Verde (Tomatillo) & Brown Rice Recipe
How many of you have resolved to eating healthier this year? If not healthier per se, what about eliminating certain foods from your diet? I stay far, far away from such commitments, because ultimately, I know that I'm not that good at avoiding things I love...
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Tips & Tricks for a Vintage-Inspired, Missoni Designer & Colorful TableScape {Look 2}
I'm no Rachel Zoe, but I could do her job. Con mis ojos cerrados --with my eyes closed (a very Cuban saying, if you're wondering). If you watch her show on Bravo TV, 'The Rachel Zoe Project', then you've probably seen the iconic zigzag pattern, strategical...
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Illustrations That Inspire
Few things in life are really flattering. It's nice to get compliments on clothes we wear, the makeup we apply, the fly shoes we rock and even the food I cook.But when an unknown [to me] artist sees an image of yourself and asks if they can do a sket...
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Tips & Tricks for a Chic, Sexy & Affordable Setting for Entertaining At Home. {Look 1}
I was known for being the flamboyant entertainer all through college and my early years as a paralegal. I loved to throw elaborate cocktail parties for friends and colleagues, always leaving them with a calendar date requesst for the next one. The food was r...
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The Onion: An Every Day Simple Cuban Steak Dinner Recipe {or Bistec Encebollado}
Admittedly, Cubans don't have the best diet. Mucho aciete, fried this and that, lots of carbs, very little green vegetables and lots of sugar! Yes! All the fabulous stuff that make us happy. Our cuisine at its core is amazing, full of robust flavors, seasoni...
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Flat is Fly! For the Unfortunate Situation
If you're a girl like me and don't wear flats unless you're chasing the dog or running to the mailbox, flat shoes don't really take up real estate in the closet. But, sometimes the most of unfortunate and untimely accidents happen that force us to cons...
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