Month: February 2016
+ Food, vegetables
Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
If you’re not a fan of Brussels sprouts like me try this recipe. It takes no time to make and healthier than frying. 1 pound of Brussels sprouts 1/4 cup of honey 1 garlic, finely chopped 1 Anjou pear, peeled, cored and grated 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Preheat the oven to 400F. Trim the Brussels sprouts and tear off outer … Read More Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Potaje de Garbanzos (Chicpea Soup)
This is a very hearty thick soup. It is a staple in many Cuban households. Growing up my mom would serve this over white rice and served with fried plantains. There is different variations of it. You can also add calabaza (squash). I don’t have an actual recipe, I made it from memory of watching my mom make it a hundred times. I will … Read More Potaje de Garbanzos (Chicpea Soup)
+ Food
Magical Breakfast Cream
I saw this cookbook in the bookstore and got a kick out of the title. I thought it was worth looking into. Maybe the French do have the secret of staying fit. Reading through it I fell in love with this recipe. I can honestly say I eat this 5 to 6 days a week. It’s delicious and it seems to help with loosing … Read More Magical Breakfast Cream
Ayurveda’s Sweet Potato Bisque
This soup was spicy, sweet and delicious. This recipe was is for 2 servings, so I had to double it. It also noted that the potato skins can be added but, it will change the color of the soup. I discarded the skins and used heavy cream in instead of coconut milk since to make it more decadent. Also no one in my family … Read More Ayurveda’s Sweet Potato Bisque
+ Fashion
Valentine’s Day Inspirations
Dressy or Casual Date Night Dress by DVF, Leather vest by Layfayete148NY, jeans by NYDJ.
Puerco Asada ( Roast Pork) Indoor Pig Roast
This dish is a staple in a Cuban household along with rice and beans, and fried plantains. Growing up in my family it was traditionally served on Christmas Eve. However, over the years I’ve realized that it is served at just about every Cuban gathering. Typically it is a leg of pork but, a pork shoulder would work as well. This was about a … Read More Puerco Asada ( Roast Pork) Indoor Pig Roast
Pan-Roasted Rosemary Chicken
Over the holidays my sister in law, Donna made this for us. We liked it so much that we asked for the recipe. It is quick ,easy and delicious! I followed the recipe but, the time in the oven may differ from oven to oven. What I did was to put the pan on the lower level and gave it the exact time of … Read More Pan-Roasted Rosemary Chicken
+ Fashion
Yoga Lifestyle
The Yoga dress pant available at Betabrand. The Yoga tank and bottom available at AloYoga. Namaste.
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