I went to Texas Roadhouse a couple of nights ago. It was my second time dining in a Texas Roadhouse establishment (1st time in this location, though). I have been wanting to go back for a while now. I used to pass it every day on my way to work and every time I did … Continue reading Texas Roadhouse – Better Than I Remember
Tag: Food
Roasters ‘N Toasters – A Little Piece of NY in Miami
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
My Dad’s Famous Chocolate Pudding
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
2018 Thanksgiving Meal Plan & Recipes
Last Year – Thanksgiving 2017 What I Wore: This dress belonged to my Mom. I love the combination of colors and vintage feel. Drink: Champagne with cranberries (frozen or fresh – your choice) Appetizers: Pumpkin hummus Recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/230466/savory-pumpkin-hummus/ Don't be afraid to play with it. I made it my own by adding rosemary, more cayenne pepper … Continue reading 2018 Thanksgiving Meal Plan & Recipes
Pumpkin Pie Egg Rolls
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
Mr. & Mrs. Bun – Incredible Peruvian Sandwich Restaurant
Mr. & Mrs. Bun has been featured on the Food Network, Telemundo51, Miami New Times and Miami Eater (along with receiving well deserved acclaim on Yelp). I went to Mr. & Mrs. Bun for the second time today for lunch and it did not disappoint. It was just as good as the … Continue reading Mr. & Mrs. Bun – Incredible Peruvian Sandwich Restaurant
Serendip-A-Tea – Scintillating, Spry & Special!
I was pleasantly surprised by how splendid Serendip-a-Tea was. It may be hidden and not as popular as its neighbor, Hole in the Wall, but it is not to be disregarded. The place is quirky and distinctive. In addition to its heartwarming display of art/decorations and unique teacups, it provides excellent, personalized service. … Continue reading Serendip-A-Tea – Scintillating, Spry & Special!
Healthy & Easy Pumpkin Bread
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
Grand Teton National Park
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
Story Time: My Mom Had Breast Cancer
My Mom's Story In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to share my Mom’s story. She was diagnosed with stage 1, hormone + breast cancer back in June (once we found out some lymph nodes tested positive for cancer, it was classified as stage 2). Following the diagnosis, we decided … Continue reading Story Time: My Mom Had Breast Cancer
