SO, I obviously lied when I said I would not try anymore of Starbucks' fancy drinks. In a moment of weakness, I could not resist their new pink (my favorite color) drink. Starbucks so kindly (or maybe not so kindly considering $$$) rolled out a new summer menu featuring the hot pink Dragon Drink. It … Continue reading Starbucks’ Dragon Drink – Worth it?
Long time no post.....but, I'm back and I have a lot planned. I went to Universal Orlando & Disney World last weekend (MLK weekend) – boy, was everything packed. On Friday night, we opted to avoid the crowds and craziness by going to a restaurant outside of the parks. We were seriously craving sushi, so … Continue reading Seito Sushi (Sand Lake)
I had the pleasure of dining at Roasters 'N Toasters, a contemporary eatery featuring traditional NYC-style dishes, for the first time last week. It is apparently rated the #1 deli in Florida. Last year, I visited NYC twice (in October & December) and both times I ate at the famous Katz Deli. So, it is … Continue reading Roasters ‘N Toasters – A Little Piece of NY in Miami
Check out my YouTube video on how I recreated the magic of Harry Potter! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FFJXblMhpw&t=3s I don't usually follow specific themes for Christmas, but this year I decided to give it a shot! After completing my Harry Potter movie marathon (I try to do this every year around Christmas), I knew I had found my … Continue reading DIY Harry Potter Decorations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXOppXjomF8 My Dad has spent years perfecting this recipe and let me just tell you...it does not get any better than this! The Goya Maria Cookies are a great touch. I hope you enjoy this treasured family recipe. Ingredients 1 large can of evaporated milk 1/2 cup of water A little less than 1/4th cup … Continue reading My Dad’s Famous Chocolate Pudding
Check out my How To video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r2dmUWeIlHg I used a recipe on Delish to get me started. I first happened upon the idea of pumpkin pie egg rolls on Pinterest, while I was conducting research for my Thanksgiving menu. I thought it would be too much of hassle to make it on Thanksgiving, … Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Egg Rolls
I woke up craving pumpkin bread, so I made it! It was challenging for me to find the perfect recipe, but I eventually found one I could work with. Baking is a science and an art, therefor I am cautious when experimenting. This is the recipe I used to get me started: https://cookieandkate.com/2016/healthy-pumpkin-bread-recipe/. I wanted to make … Continue reading Healthy & Easy Pumpkin Bread
We concluded our getaway at Grand Teton National Park and boy, was it the cherry on top of our transformational trip. After all the hype and excitement Yellowstone provided us with, it was nice to wind down at yet another treasure the U.S.A has to offer. Fun fact, Grand Teton is only about … Continue reading Grand Teton National Park
The once lively Coconut Grove was deserted on Saturday at 9:30PM, but Bombay Darbar was far from vacant. The place was effervescent and clearly not disturbed by the lack of activity in the area. Upon entering the restaurant, I was immediately reminded of a banquet hall – as if I traveled … Continue reading Bombay Darbar – Authentic Indian Cuisine in Coconut Grove
I immediately liked Talavera Cocina Mexicana when I walked in and saw a painting of the iconic and gorgeous Salma Hayek – no, I'm not at all easy to please... I went on a Sunday afternoon and the place was packed – typically perceived as auspicious and this scenario was no different. … Continue reading Talavera Cocina Mexicana – Classic & Contemporary Cuisine in Coral Gables
Caylin Jimenez 