I'm a HUGE Cirque du Soleil fan! My family has teased me in the past that if I could run away with the "circus", I would! But Cirque du Soleil is an phenomenal experience to enjoy. I'm beyond excited that Cirque du Soleil Quidam is coming to New Orleans March 13th-17th, 2013 as well as other major cities in the U.S. Quidam is a critically-acclaimed production that is unlike other Cirque du Soleil productions. Instead of taking you to an imaginary realm, Quidam is more of a self examination of Continue Reading
Entertaining With a Purpose: Macy’s Heart of Haiti Collection
I was 11 years old when I made my first Thanksgiving Dinner. Strange for an 11 year old? Not for me. I have always loved to entertain, even as an eleven year old. So it is no shock that home decor and creating new recipes is on my list of hobbies. I am no stranger to Macy's Department Store. Recently you may have noticed my posts surrounding Macy's Culinary Council Cooking Demo Events in the New Orleans area. Every time I get a new email letting me know of an upcoming event, I am instantly on Continue Reading
International Delight Light Iced Coffee-Delightfully Cafe’ Flan Recipe #LightIcedCoffee
I'm a huge coffee nut. I normally drink anywhere from 1-3 cups a day. Frappes, Cappuccinos, regular cup of Joe, I like them all. During the work week I normally have about 30 minutes to sit a drink a cup of coffee in peace before I head on over to work. To me, it is my few minutes of complete sanity. I sometimes I drink my coffee at home or other times I run to my favorite drive thru for a small specialty coffee or iced coffee. But running to the coffeehouse everyday can financially add up. To Continue Reading
Macy’s Culinary Council Chef Marc Forgione- Entertaining Your Party Guests
Are you guilty of serving the same finger foods at your next party? I know I am. I love to cook especially for other people, but time is always an issue for me. I normally make my way to the market with the intentions of creating a variety of foods that can satisfy every palette, but I come home with the same party foods I always serve. This past weekend I was invited to attend a Macy's Culinary Council event in my area featuring Chef Marc Forgione. Most of us love to cook but feel like Continue Reading
Got Milk? Get Ready to Start Your Game Winning Day + Giveaway to Win 1 of 2 Got Milk? Superbowl Themed Prize Packs-Bilingual Post
English: My family & I have a very busy schedules. Throughout the year my children participate in various sports. They need strong bones and a balanced diet each and every morning. The glass of milk they have in the morning gives my children & I the nutrients we need to start the day so we can energy and help build strong bones. For me, I normally start my day with milk & some fresh fruit. My children will start their morning off with cereal, waffles or eggs, fresh fruit and a Continue Reading
Score A Winning Recipe w/ Marc Forgione & Macy’s @CulinaryCouncil in #NOLA 2/2/13
My husband & I love football. Every week during football season we have a mini football party for the kids. They know that once we leave church on Sunday...it's game time! We get the house ready, food in the over and start prepping for our football party menu to be complete. So you can only imagine what our plans are for Super Bowl Sunday!! To add even more excitement to our normal football party, we get to add the fact that New Orleans is host to Super Bowl XLV11. It really couldn't get any Continue Reading
Looking for a Diverse Latina Community? #Orgullosa
When I was nearly 12 years old we moved to my current community in SouthEast Louisiana. The move was a huge geographical & cultural change from our longtime home in Southern California. My siblings and I were ready to embark in a new journey. We were kids, so starting over for us was not a big ordeal at all. But for my mother, things were a little bit harder. One thing my mother lacked was community. We were there for her, but what she needed was her peers (other Latinas) to be near her so Continue Reading
Sneak Peek: Macy’s Culinary Council Cooking Event w/ Chefs Nancy Silverton & Johnny Iuzzini
Last night I had the honor of going to a local Macy's Culinary Council Cooking Demo. I had no idea what to expect, but I was hoping to get a little inspiration in the kitchen. Inspiration, along with tips, tricks of the trade, and a fun atmosphere is what I gained by attending the cooking demo. Chef's Nancy Silverton & Johnny Iuzzini came to the NOLA Event will energy, humor, and some amazing recipes that most anyone could make. Chef Bios: Chef Johnny Iuzzini is a 2006, the James Continue Reading
Lil’ Yat’s …..”New Orleans Christmas”- Lil’ Yat’s Books @YatsUnlimited 7 Book Set and 5 Coloring Books Giveaway
Originally I was born in Los Angeles, but at the age of 11 moved in a small town outside of the New Orleans area. I remember prior to moving & there after, my grandfather would tell my older brother & I stories of New Orleans traditions & culture in hopes to instill some Louisiana characters in us. Over the years he told factual events that took place, as well as a little lagniappe (something extra). I'm not sure if my Grandfather was just a great story teller or that the characters Continue Reading
A Mother’s Reflection: A Silent Tree
Today was a rare day off of work during the week. I sat outside under one of our patio areas and noticed something. Our big beautiful backyard tree seems so sad to me. With almost 2 acres of land, I noticed this tree today. I can see this tree from my kitchen window & our dining room area. Years ago I would leave the backdoor open and hear the giggling of 2 small children under that same tree. Once upon a time, that same tree was a pivotal area on our property. It was the central hub for many Continue Reading
A Tiny Baby & An Abundance of Blessings -World Prematurity Day #ProtectPreemies #RSV
Almost 13 years ago I tiny miracle baby came into this world. My best friend was due to have her first child in March and since she was one of the first of our friends to be pregnant, we were all anticipating his upcoming birth. Except his birth came too early. One late night, she went to the emergency room with some swelling & high blood pressure. My friend developed toxemia at 28 weeks, 12 weeks preterm. Our local hospital rushed her to Children's Hospital in New Orleans in hopes that she Continue Reading
Juju Saves Christmas in da Bayou Combo Book Giveaway Ends 11/24
My family is full of Christmas Traditions. Something we have done since my 12 year old came into our lives is buy a special Christmas Book every year. Some years it may be a Christmas Classic, other years a religious story, and some years it may be a specific character my children are into that year or one of their all-time favorites. Every evening in December we sit before bedtime and read one Christmas book. Over the years, we solely read each book but as our children started to get older we Continue Reading