Flanboyant Eats in food
Spring’s Fruit Salad in a Pineapple Boat
There’s nothing like a fresh fruit salad on hot days. It’s good for the body and soul, don’t you think? If you ponder all the stress we put our temples through during our week of... Continue reading »
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Dreaming in Cuban. And American.
I have four very inquisitive and curious pre-teen; two nieces and two nephews. I’m seeing their thought process evolve and their interests really start to be defined. As a Tia, I’m naturally... Continue reading »
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Happy Birthday Shrimp Scampi to my Best Friend. The Woman I Call Madre
My mother loves shrimp. So much she’s nicknamed my good friend Dave “Besos y Camarones” — kisses and shrimp. Really. And he just eats it up. Today is Mami’s birthday!! And I’m soooo... Continue reading »
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Mother’s Day Gifts for Mami {Regalitos Para La Mami Que Cocina}
Mother’s Day. Preparations for the ”holiday” replete with food, flowers, chocolates, garden gifts and maybe a renewal of vows are in full throttle! No soy madre, but I... Continue reading »
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Mint Julep Is the Only Drink for the Kentucky Derby. Oh, and a Fabulous Hat!
A girl like me has really big dreams. Some say they’re over the top. But, one is certain to come to fruition, soon! I daydream about the going to the Kentucky Derby. I mean, really! It’s the... Continue reading »
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Homemade Spiced Chai Tea and Chai Latte Recipe
Yes, the weather has broken and I’m sweating bullets. At least in Atlanta. I left D.C . yesterday with a chill and absolutely perfect spring morning, kissing our noses with 45 degrees. The sun was... Continue reading »
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Soups & Stews for This April Weather {Sopas y Potajes Adequado Para el Tiempo}
I’ve been in D.C. for four weeks now and have seen every variety of weather and temperature. From lovely and breathtaking blue days with perfect sunshine, not breaking 70 degrees, to rainy... Continue reading »
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St. Croix’s Ridge to Reef Sustainable and Organic Farm. A Delicious Island Retreat
Part of my trip to St. Croix last spring involved taking a bumpy ride to a reclusive corner of the island until we ended up at the Ridge to Reef Organic Farm. The purpose of our day excursion was... Continue reading »
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Lifestyle and Food Sessions at Hispanicize 2012 in Sizzling Miami. Big Scores & Cuban Espresso
Visiting Miami is kind of like coming home for a week. When my family left Cuba, we came to Miami first, like most Cubans seeking political asylum. We ended up leaving the American “Little... Continue reading »
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#FlanFridays: Greek-Inspired Oregano & Lemon Flan
I finally made it! The oregano flan is done and it’s here to brighten your day. In my case, it’s a pretty excuse for #FlanFridays. I have to rewind a bit, though. Otherwise, this will just be... Continue reading »
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Petite Turkey Picadillo Sandwich {Sandwich de Picadillo de Pavo}
Sometimes I don’t feel like getting all jiggy with it in the kitchen. Most times, that feeling doesn’t work so well with my over-the-top appetite. That conflict poses a problem of sorts. It means... Continue reading »
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St. Croix Food & Wine Experience. Kicking Off With a Fancy Dinner by Top Chef Tiffany Derry
What in the world do you do when you’re invited to attend a culinary festival where all you do is eat, drink and repeat? Well, you go on a diet, of course. Only because you have to make room for... Continue reading »
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Pistachio Caramel Popcorn
Junk food. We all love it. I crave it most at midnight and then at 2 am. Every night. It’s like my body gets excited at the strike of twelve in anticipation of me feeding it something decadent,... Continue reading »
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Pineapple & Jalapeño Relish Recipe
It’s easy to squirm your way out of making dinner at home and go out to enjoy a fantastic dinner made by someone else. At least if you’re like me: single, of little patience and hate... Continue reading »
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Iced Espresso. How To Make a Good, Good, Daily Coffee Drink
To say I’m an espresso aficionado is to say shoes are okay. If there were a word to describe my unconditional love for the fine, dark, robust roast, I’d coin it. You’d think I... Continue reading »
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Bistro at Biltmore Estate. A French-Inspired Dinner For The Fanciful
(Doesn’t this look gorgeous?!?!)Eating at a fine establishment is one my life’s simplest pleasures. I never underestimate the sensation and euphoric state I enter during and after an... Continue reading »
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Home Run Inn Frozen Pizza. A Departure From Home Base & a Doctored Margherita
I grew up in a very happy home. A home filled with tremendous love, constant engagement, social stimulation and phenomenal food. Next to hugging and kissing us like a bird hovering over her eggs,... Continue reading »
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Eze, France. Overlooking the French Riviera Serves as a Teaser to a Month-long Travel Series
Traveling is timeless. The action of and consequence therein have no expiration date. What you gain from traveling is an invaluable gift that never fades. At least in theory it shouldn’t. My... Continue reading »
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Hotel Indigo Lobby & Bistro Finds Design Inspiration in Music
Atlanta is known for being home to world reknown artists such as Gladys Knight, John Mayer, Cee-lo Green (and perhaps her purring Persian cat), Usher, Toni Braxton and even the lovely yet late... Continue reading »
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Beet Purée and Fruit Salad w/Caramelized Onion & Ginger Recipe
This is an emotional post. It requires attention to detail and understanding of culinary growth.I hate beets. Really, I do. As a child, Mami used to juice for the 5 of us and force two glasses of... Continue reading »
