The New York Yankee Steak house
For 9 innings at a time, baseball rules New York The Mets are riding high and Yankee fans are watching from afar, so in light of the baseball fan within us all — One of my top steak recommendations in…
The 5 Best NFL Inspired Snacks to Serve at Your Next Football Party
With football season upon us, there are so many ways to get creative with snacks served during your next game night. Fan or not, there’s no avoiding it, so you’re best to join in on the fun! I appreciate sports…
A Caribbean Recipe With Middle Eastern Inspired Dishes ║ How-To Cookings Hacks
Because summer is ending oh so quickly, I decided to entertain my guests with a Caribbean-themed dinner with a dash of Afghan/Persian-inspired side dishes. You’ve never made them like this before! And I should know, as these are original recipes—things I learned from…
Welcome to The Pantry by Amy’s Bread ║ Located in NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen
Any New Yorker knows that their city is the maker of some of the finest breads and bakeries. In this fun filled city, there’s many mom & pop shops that bring out the best in their flour but one of…
Foods Your Guests Will Obsess Over ║ As Seen On The Daily Meal
Your friends and family will be talking about these foods for weeks to come The difference between a good and a great party is all in the food. Whether you’re hosting five people, 20, or more, the surest way into…
5 Clever Kitchen Tools That’ll Reduce Your Prepping Time & Keep Your Kitchen Organized
Recently, a friend of mine introduced me to a wonderful kitchen line from Paris called Mastrad where they take ordinary essentials and create stylish and elegant kitchen accessories. These tools have helped me organize my kitchen space, reduce my prepping and cooking time, while…
The Benefits of a Juice Cleanse
Recently, Jeff and I took on a 3-day cleanse with the help from our friends at Pure Green — after suffering food poisoning from what probably was from the white chocolate cookies and cream cookie dough — we shared one cookie…
Adventures in Central Park ║ Pictorial & Quotes You’ll Want to Share with Your Friends
New York is always full of surprises and I love getting lost in this city. Just spending half a day letting my feet choose the roads instead of my Google maps. I linked up with the wonderful and inspiring Kristen…
Juana Shows Us Luxurious Private Dining at an Affordable Rate with KitchenSurfing
Ever wanted to have a restaurant feel in the luxury of your own home? I know the answer is YES! On a beautiful Wednesday summer night, I had the pleasure of having a dinner for 2 prepared by a personal…
Maroon Sausage: The King of Jerk Chicken Sausage
Lately, I’ve been in that summer haze where I just want to be back in the Caribbean, more precisely, back to Curaçao where I’m lounging on the beach with an Amstel Bright and a Caribbean soul kick dish! That’s what was…
Vitamin-Boosting Summer Cocktails You’ll Actually Want to Serve
The summer heat springs forth all kinds of cravings — especially for delicious cocktails. It’s important to stay refreshed, and my favorite way to do so is with from fresh fruits and vegetables. I don’t need fake sugars or preservatives, and I…
Take a Dip Into Bermuda with Juana ║ Travel Tips & More
Bermuda is one of my favorite Islands to visit! Among the many amazing places I’ve traveled to, Bermuda feels the most like home! With that being said, this was my 6th visit to Bermuda and by far the best time!…
Vegan & Gluten Free Recipe Tips by the ‘Substitute Teacher’
An Vo presents her Organic Designer Desserts in NYC. With a lifetime of indulging in her sweet tooth and 5 years of baking, the founder of the Organic Designer Desserts, invited me and Tia Rudd, the Gluten-Free Princess, into her world in one…
Farm-to-Table ║ You’ll Want to Have Brunch at ABC Kitchen
When one of your good friends is in town and you want to show them a good time and that great Sunday-Brunch New York experience, you should take them to the ABC Kitchen. Voted one of the top 8 best…
Sunny Days in New York ☼ at the Metropolitan Museum
The Metropolitan Museum in New York City is one of my favorite places to go. I’ve come here often, I’m so amazed and intrigued by history. I love the stories and the journeys of each artifact. They’ve traveled so far to…
The Pure Green Life ║ Help Us Make The World Pure
What you eat matters! Especially these days when most of the food we eat is processed and chemicals are added to extend shelf life — that is not how our ancestors lived and that is not what I want to put into my body. So I’ve…
5 Aromatic Dishes to Try for Your Dinner Party ║ Recipes You’ll Want to Share
One of the best scent experiences happens when you walk into a home where the kitchen has been in full use — dinner’s almost ready and the aromas of the ingredients are lingering in every corner of the house. You’re…
A How-To Guide to Pan Conversions ║ Budget Friendly Cooking Tools
If you’re anything like me and love to cook but have a tiny kitchen in your oh-so-lovely New York apartment — then you know pan conversions & substitution are key! I love to cook and love being smart about it…
Brooklyn Adventures ║ Fairies, The Commodore, and a Piñata
I love venturing out to Brooklyn and last night was another to record — filled with fairies and a piñata ❥ Under the rainy skies and in the midst of the hot heat — we stumbled out of the L train…
Hotel Elysée ║ Experience the Romance of a Classic Era in NYC
The Hotel Elysée welcomes you with the magic of taking a step back into history — when the antiques and vintage of today were new and exotic! A time when culture was an indicator of your status, the romantic era of the 1920’s —…