Mother’s Day in Spain is on the first weekend of May, therefore we celebrate it one week before most of you guys. The day started with a special breakfast. We chose blue as a theme for the table setting since it’s both my mom’s and my favorite color. As a centerpiece we used fruit for […]
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As you may have seen on my InstaStories, last Friday we had our Valentine’s Day celebration at Perrachica. One of Madrid’s trendiest restaurants, it’s famous for its stylish decor. The place is huge and consists of different areas all decorated in different styles. I recommend this place if you visit Madrid and you are eager to
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Hey guys! Just a quick hello to wish you a wonderful time with your loved ones. I’m spending the holidays with my family getting a well deserved rest. I’ll also spend a few days in Cordoba, a city I’ve always wanted to visit. I’m posting lots of Instagram stories so if you want to stay
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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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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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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I’ve never met a dessert I didn’t like. Most desserts are -unfortunately- not really healthy, so the best healthy option for those of us with a sweet tooth is fruit. This watermelon pizza is the perfect summer snack/dessert: it’s healthy, refreshing and almost too pretty to eat it! I believe that first impressions are important
I know you love 4th of July and of course the pretty American flag. So to help you plan the perfect party to celebrate this holiday I’ve put together some ideas that all your guests will love and talk about. Sparks are guaranteed to fly when you throw a fête bursting with stars, stripes, and
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