I have been living in the Washington DC area for almost 10 years and this weekend I had a chance to explore four new places in DC that I had never experienced. Whether you are a long-time resident or in town visiting, here are some must-sees that you can do…
Valentine’s Day Inspiration
Heart Shaped Umbrella $55 – Amazon Gold Plated Heart Necklace $12.50 – Etsy Heart Headband Red and Burgundy $12 – Etsy Stila Valentine’s Day Blush Palette $14 – Ulta Fall In Love For Life: Inspiration From A 73-Year Marriage $18.95 – Anthropologie Valentine Cupcake Toppers (edible paper) $8.99 – Williams-Sonoma…
Thai Coconut Curry Fish Soup (Tom Kha Pla)
thai coconut curry fish soup The sweet, sour and spicy flavors of Thailand are one of my favorite ways to fill a soup bowl. This dish may look complicated, but it’s actually very simple and incredibly flavorful, all you need are the right ingredients. Look for the closest Asian market…
Pantone 2013 Color of the Year: Emerald
Green Ikat Dinnerware $10-$14 – C.Wonder Halston Heritage Pleated Gown $495 – Neiman Marcus Dolce & Gabbana Nail Lacquer $20 – Saks Fifth Avenue Cashmere Hoodie $218 – J.Crew Urbanears Headphones $60 – Urban Outfitters Clarisonic Mia2 Emerald $149 – Bergdorf Goodman Here are my favorites emerald inspiration: Image source…
Cartola: a delicious dessert from Brazil
Growing up in Brazil, Cartola (top hat in Portuguese) was one of my favorite desserts. I can never find the delicious queijo manteiga ( butter cheese) in the U.S., but the closest substitution, queso de freir, can be found in the hispanic food section of many US supermarkets. You could also use…
Winter in Napa – Part 2
Napa Valley Wineries You could spend weeks exploring all the wineries of Napa; each one has its own appeal and niche. There are wines that specialize in every variety of grape and cater to every type of visitor, big groups and intimate gatherings, experts and amateurs, people who want full hands…
Winter in Napa Valley – Part.1
Last month we took a trip to Napa Valley for the first time. I had prepared a list of amazing places to eat and visit so long that would be impossible to do it all in a 3 day trip, but we got quite a few things checked off, and…
Food
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Truffle Mac & Cheese
Truffle Mac & Cheese ( Ina Garten’s Recipe) Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Good olive oil 1 pound cremini mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced 1/2-inch Kosher salt 1 pound pasta, such as cavatappi or macaroni 3 ounces white truffle butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 quart whole milk, scalded…
DIY
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Anthropologie Chalkboard Spice Jars
Anthropologie is one of my favorite stores for kitchen decor, but I’m always on the lookout for deals, and love it when I find similar products at more budget-friendly prices. Lately I’ve been obsessed with these adorable ceramic spice jars with chalk labels, and I just couldn’t resist when I found…
Home Decor
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Red & White Christmas Party
We returned from our cousin’s lovely wedding in Northern California and had just a few days to put together a last minute Christmas dinner for us and a few friends who were in town. I love incorporating natural materials into decor whenever I can. Last year we spent Christmas in North…