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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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Red & Green… and White
Me and MAC Genius Jon Acting like a teenager while I pose for Jon. Though looks like I'm doing something else;)Ahhh. Better now. "Harlem," me and Jon
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Chic Farmers’ Market Bags & a Canvas Tote Giveaway (Plus $$)
I'm a complete sucker for fashion. Any medium which allows me to express myself, especially in public, becomes my fascination. Much of it has to do with that creative energy where I must put things together that result in artful productions. From writing mus...
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One Day….
If I could like this for one day... what would I have to do:1) have tons of money. like in the millions
2) have a full team that supports my work
3) a nutritionist and chef
4) purchase thousand-dollar skincare
5) get my hair done once a...
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Anthony Bourdain in Havana: Plenty Reservations
(La Catedral de La Habana, c. 2006)
Editors' note: After watching Anthony Bourdain return to the tube with his premiere episode set in Havana, I anxiously called my parents in anticipation of the very response I received. Their opinion of the show was not t...
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Latina Smart Vlog No.2 & Capital Grille Cocktail Party in L.A.
Last Thursday was one of those days when I realized even more that determination and commitment will yield great returns.
After a 9-hour meeting (and still jet-lagging), allowing me only 30 minutes to shower, fancy my face and get dressed, I hauled arse to ...
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L.A. Cocktail Party, Blogging While Brown Panel & Shoe Shopping!
[I'm on a plane right now on my way to L.A. and loving that I'm able to finish this post for you to enjoy! The joys of technology!]
My parent's have a really good friend in this married couple, both of whom are in their 90s. They're beautiful people in ever...
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Be Your Own King of Pop (or Queen!)
Few things inspire me to leave the convenience of my home office unless I’m cooking for a client. Even when a new concept is garnering all the hype one can get, it somehow takes me longer than reasonable to get excited about trying it for myself. But when Ne...
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Girls Can Run The Grill, Too! A Spicy Rub & Malta RibEye a la Parrilla
It is the Fourth of July and I know you are going to eat really well today! But are you going to be grilling!? This post is a bit biased and slanted for the ladies. Fellas, feel free to read (because there's something in this for you, too), but ladies, I wok...
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Key Lime Pie With Blackberry Jam: My Interpretation of Independence
Well, kind of.... as you know, today is #FlanFridays. I've come to love #FlanFridays and it's extremely satisfying when a Twitter follower, regular reader or Facebook fan tells me they're looking forward to that week's flan.I hate to disappoint when I ...
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