We could say that membrillo (in English quince paste) paired with Manchego cheese is the national snack of Spain. I didn’t like it too much as a kid but now you have to stop me from eating the whole thing. It’s funny how your likes and dislikes regarding food change as you grow older, right?I usually […]
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Last Monday we talked about those details that I love in clothing such as bows and tassels. Today I want to show you another one of my favorites: scallop details. You may remember this soft pink scallop dress from last summer. This pretty blouse was love at first sight: it’s baby blue, has a silky-smooth
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When I go shopping there are a few things that always catch my eye. They are feminine details such as bows and tassels, fabrics like lace, pastel colors or prints like polka dots. I can’t get enough of them. They make timeless pieces and you never get tired of wearing them. That is the case
If you are from the US I bet you are busy brainstorming for last minute Thanksgiving ideas. How are you going to surprise your guests next Thursday? Since my birthday is pretty close to Thanksgiving -actually, some years it’s on the same day- I like to decorate the table in a similar way as for
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Guys, I may have found the healthiest treat ever! This delicious Greek yogurt fruit tart is perfect for either breakfast or dessert. I’m thinking Thanksgiving specifically. Picture yourself the morning after the feast. You are still feeling stuffed after indulging in roasted turkey and pumpkin pie…but you need to have something for breakfast. These two
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The California Highway 1 is one of the world’s most famous coast-hugging routes. It starts in my beloved San Francisco and goes all the way to the south ending in the beautiful San Diego. Along the way you can visit some of the most famous California cities: Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. You can go
Happy Monday! Finally, it’s time to wear some fall clothes around here. October has been pretty warm until now. The change has been huge though. One day we were wearing short sleeved tops and today I’m writing this post with a blanket on my knees. Cold weather took me by surprise when I was heading
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As a Spaniard I’m really proud of our food. Eating well is not only a pleasure for us but also part of our culture. On today’s post I’d like to show you what goes into eating, entertaining and drinking like we do. There’s no better way to do that than showing you how to host
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After visiting Venice and Santorini our cruise stopped at three other Greek Islands: Corfu, Crete and Rhodes. When we booked our holiday I had a different itinerary in mind, I wanted to visit the historic Acropolis of Athens and the blue and white picturesque villages of Mykonos so when I found out those we weren’t
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Some people can’t start their day until they’ve had a cup of coffee. I can’t start mine until I’ve had a freshly squeezed juice. It’s the best way to satisfy my cravings for something sweet while getting tons of vitamins. After that I usually have a glass of soy milk and a slice of homemade