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I’m so happy to get to celebrate two of my favorite things – Cinco de Mayo and Tequila! Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5 to commemorate the Mexican’s army victory over France in the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage and brings me to the reason I’m giving you a…
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If you are a traveler and you carry the Platinum American Express, we think so and here’s why… Airport Lounge Access We are lounge junkies and often book our travel and layovers based on the lounges. We would much rather be in an American Express Centurion Lounge than many others. Fresh food, good wine, specialty drinks and unique features are all the pluses. Dallas…
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Truly, I have come full circle in my food world through my travels. No matter where I travel, I always need to know more, not only about where I am, but what they are doing. My food journey took a 360 back in October when I traveled to Kansas and spent time on the ranch of the amazing Debbie Lyons-Blythe and then again, when I…
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Eating real food does not mean skipping the things you love. In our house, we love a light, yummy biscuit every now and then, especially when they’re warm and topped with honey and fresh butter. The difference is we make them from scratch and use real ingredients. Taking only 30 minutes from start to finish, these whole white biscuits are also the perfect, last minute…
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Spring is here and our favorite weekend meal is a great big fresh salad and a cup of soup. There is no reason to make it hard to do either. Keep it simple using our Easy Broccoli Soup recipe while you prep your salad. I also use leftovers from the week to help build my salad. Use what you have! This is also a great…
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Some nights you just need a quick sauce full of flavor to serve over your favorite pasta. When this is how I’m feeling, I choose spaghetti squash and then make a quick, yummy sauce to go with it. We love spaghetti squash, because it is full of nutrients like potassium, beta carotene, and vitamin A, yet only has about 60 calories in a cup…
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Who’s had that day when you finally realize what you’re doing isn’t working and it’s time for a change? Well, that day recently happened to me. My working out on my own just hadn’t gotten me the results I wanted or needed and so, I knew in my heart that it was time to do things differently and that meant I had to hire a…
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I see no better way to support International Women’s Day on March 8 than supporting the women who strive everyday just to survive and eke out a living for their families. Let me explain… Currently, I am spending a wonderful vacation in Belize. I am in the southern most district of Toledo, staying at the beautiful Belcampo Belize. I am having a fantastic and eye…
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When we are in Puerto Rico, whether for the Ironman race or purely vacation, we rent a penthouse in Old San Juan, so much of our food and fun is there. We tend to stay far away from the ports for many reasons, but mainly because the cruise crowds are just overwhelming. Honestly, we tend to ask the locals where to eat and not use…
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It happens. Kids grow up and then they are 18 and legal to drink in many countries where you may travel. The summer after my twins turned 18, they traveled to Europe and India together and were legal to drink. As they were staying in small hotels and hostels, we knew they would be asked regularly if they wanted a drink and so, we knew…
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I find myself on all types of adventures; work, visiting kids, being with family, on vacation, and so on. While I’m on these adventures, I like to have a few of my own essentials that make my life happier and easier. So, there are a few odd items I rarely leave at home. Now, I’m not talking mascara, camera, and shoes. I’m talking food…
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With spring getting closer, you’ll soon be spending more time outside and less time in the kitchen. So, you need meals that are not only easy to prepare, but can be used in many different ways during the week. I’ve found a roasted chicken with vegetables is the perfect meal to get me outside faster and who doesn’t want to spend less time in the kitchen…
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