5 years ago
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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Judging it All
Back in April I was asked to be a celeb judge at a culinary battle between two chefs in Atlanta. I was all about being able to take a break from cooking from my own clients, writing food columns and thoroughly enjoying other chef's food.....
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A 60th Birthday, Mariachi’s & a Simple Spinach Artichoke Dip With Heat!
Our Mothers' Day weekend was so unbelievably incredible. Moreso because my mom turns 60 tomorrow. She and I love to entertain and host all kinds of shindigs, no matter how big or small, so something had to be planned. Papi, my siblings and I planned a huge...
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{Hollywood Lens in Atlanta}
Fashion Week is well under way and all kinds of glamour is lacing the culture of Manhattan. Some of the coverage I've seen in the last few days has me gasping and barely able to keep up, let alone have any kind of level of sanit...
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An Affair With Spirits {A Lover’s Occassion}
I'm kind short for words today. Have lots of the mind and I'm cooking dinner for a group of single friends tonight in just a few hours! But, in recognition of the biggest and most commercialized day to lovers, here's a drink you can make and sip on tonight w...
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Happy New Year! & No Outfit
Can you believe it's 2011? Really? Have you wrapped your head around that notion? I'm still trying to put work papers in order from 2010 and hate that I wasn't in my home to clean up my mess before all the traveling I started doing Christmas Eve.
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Duncan Hines & Their Hip Hop Cupcakes! #Fail
I try to stay away from political or racial debate here on the blog. I honestly don’t think I’d like to waste our time with things we hear ‘round the clock from pundits and analysts. And if you follow any of the major news networks or newspapers, you’re sure...
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I Can't Stop Saying 'Aloha' Because of This…
(Birds of Paradise on Kuhio Ave.--one of my most favored flowers)
We've been back from Honolulu less than a week and already planning a return trip to Hawai'i. Short of the food, everything about the island city was impeccable.
One of my baby brother's is now ...
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