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Entertaining Made Easy — A Relaxed New Year’s Eve at Home
When you simplify, you actually enjoy more. Here’s to entering the new year relaxed, present, and ready for whatever good things are ahead.
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ENHANCE YOUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Balancing a healthy body and mind is achievable by including important tips for our overall health.
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HOLIDAY CHAMPAGNE PUNCH
This is a wonderful punch to serve during the Holidays.
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Happy Independence Day!
Celebrate under the fireworks with these Patriotic Berry Popsicles This is a super easy and tasty recipe to make ahead and serve on...
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Quick tips for a healthy June!
As I am in my fifties, my priorities have changed over time and now I proactively work on keeping my body and mind healthy. Although...
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TOSTADAS DE TINGA DE POLLO
These tostadas are a must at least every other week in my home as they are a full meal. They are easy to make and the flavors are...
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Celebrate Dad with a delicious steak dinner: Butter and Soy Glazed Rib Eye
This is a perfect steak dinner to celebrate any time!
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Cheesy Pull Apart Bread Loaf
I just love bread! I can make a meal with just bread and cheese so if you are like me, try this super easy but scrumptious bread loaf....
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Fall Apple Harvest Punch
Fall is probably my favorite time of the year. Leaves turn into wonderful shades of crimson and yellows, the weather is cooler and I...
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Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Tart
I just absolutely love Thanksgiving! It kicks off the Holiday Season with tradition, family, friends and tantalizing dishes expected of...
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Here is WHY I LOVE CRUISING!
I consider myself a pretty experienced cruiser after going on board over 25 voyages. The itineraries have ranged from a quick three day...
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Fall Butternut Squash Soup
Happy Fall friends! I don't know about you but when the weather gets cooler and I see a little more rainy days, my brain is trained to...
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Easy and Delicious Shakshuka
This morning we started the week with a healthy and filling breakfast. I made a delicious Shakshuka in my Passionista Kitchen! This...
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Skin Deep: Daily Skincare Tips
Daily Skincare Tips
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DIY facial masks to keep your skin healthy
These days, most of us are spending much time indoors with only a few necessary trips to the market to re-stock on necessary essentials....
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Safeguarding Your Home Against Coronavirus
We are social distancing and staying home but at some point we will all need to make a trip to the store to replenish supplies. This...
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Give Iceberg Lettuce a Chance
This commonly found lettuce is not only a great choice because it lasts a bit of time in the fridge but it also adds a refreshing crunch...
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Shrimp Wedge Salad
This delicious salad makes for a perfect low-carb dinner option. Garlicky Shrimp Wedge Salad This delicious wedge salad is packed with...
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Three Days in Mendocino, California
California's natural beauty offers travelers and locals plenty reasons to visit and keep visiting. Mendocino is not to be missed.
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Homemade Thousand Island Dressing
Sure, this classic salad dressing starts by combining two of your most common refrigerator staples but this homemade version goes beyond...
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Traveling Without Leaving Home
Since we are not able to leave our homes these days, here are some tips on how you can transport yourself to beautiful places without...
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Social Distancing: Breath and Get Moving
During this stressful times we need to make time to strengthen our bodies and mind. Make an area of your home a distress zone and get...
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Hiking the 805
As social distancing becomes part of our new normal, going for a nice hike and getting some fresh air seems to be an enticing proposition...
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Homemade Luxury Spa
Creating your luxury spa experience can be easily done. Indulge, relax and breathe! CHOOSE A ROOM Find the perfect room for you to...
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