This is a very special time of the year for me. From November 27th -which is my birthday- until Christmas I have family gatherings almost every weekend. Last Saturday was my birthday celebration. The first step every year is getting a beautiful bouquet. Our favorite flower shop in my hometown is Flores Sela. It’s a […]
I’ve just realized that I haven’t shared any memories of the pacific for a while now. So it’s time for a new installment! Today I want to take you to the San Francisco nightlife. Those who know me well can tell you that I’m not a night owl. I’d rather have coffee or a quiet
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Let’s make the most delicious no-bake chocolate and biscuit cake. This is my family’s favorite cake recipe and we love to make it on special occasions such as birthdays, mother’s or father’s day. Why is it so popular at home? The taste of the creamy chocolate as it melts in your mouth is out of
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I’m no beauty expert, in fact I still have so much to learn! I wish I could be one of those girls who are so good at it they make hair or make-up tutorials. Instead, I’m the one who pins their photos and saves their videos to practice in front of the mirror later. However,
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Being the daughter of a winemaker, my life has always been linked to wine. Our vacations consisted of visiting the main wineries in Bordeaux, the Champagne region, Porto or Napa and Sonoma. Now, even though I’m not a big fan of alcoholic drinks I’ve always regarded the whole process of wine making as art. So
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Happy Monday, everyone! Rainy days and autumn leaves set me on the mood for all things fall. For me that means pumpkin spice lattes, hot chocolate and lots of evenings baking at home. Today, I’d like to share a delicious recipe which is perfect for this season. This chestnut cake is just what this weather
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Photo credit De Madrid al Cielo (From Madrid to the Sky) is the official slogan for the Spanish capital. We literally lived by those words when we had dinner at the top of one of the four skyscrapers known as Cuatro Torres. Cuatro Torres Business Area, is a business district located in Paseo de la Castellana
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Let’s take a break from all the traveling and do some cooking for a change. Today I’d like to share with you a super quick and easy recipe that will surely become a favorite of yours. It’s a warm salad. I know it sounds weird but your need to trust me, this is great! You
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Today I’d like to introduce you to a very special concept: Paradores de Turismo. It is a unique hotel chain committed to reclaiming the Spanish heritage. Its origins date back to 1910, when the Spanish government made the decision to create a hotel infrastructure -nonexistent in the country at the time- whose establishments would provide
If you follow the blog you’ll know that I recently spent a week in Southern Spain and I stayed at the Melia Atlántico Isla Canela. Today I want to show you things to do around the area. Spend a day in Lagos, Portugal Lagos is one of the most visited cities in the Algarve and
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