• Ai WeiWei at the Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum

    Living in the D.C. area there’s always something new to see.  You can count on the plethora of museums, particularly the Smithsonian Museums (of which there are 18 in D.C.) to have great new and interesting rotating exhibits, and of course all Smithsonians are free. Through February 24th, the Hirshhorn Museum is having an Ai Weiwei exhibit titled: “Ai Weiwei: According to What?”, which includes some of his most celebrated works. Ai Weiwei is a controversial Chinese contemporary artist.  His works on display include photography, sculpture, and installations of all sizes: Huge cubes made from curtains of crystal and glowing lights, massive snakes made from children’s backpacks, ancient Chinese pottery broken…

  • The DC I Never Knew

    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 during an afternoon to the nation’s capital. A visit to the United States Botanic Garden: Be ready to soak in the variety of flowers from around the world. From orchids to native desert plants to those found in our 50th state, this is a place where you’ll definitely want to bring your camera to take those stunning photos. Admission is free and it’s…

  • 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 to you, grab the ingredients and enjoy a delicious soup. * If you live on the East coast, H Mart is my favorite Asian supermarket, they always have great prices, super fresh produce and plenty of exotic fruits. Serving: Serves 4 ingredients 2 14 ounce cans premium coconut milk 1 heaping Tablespoon Thai red curry paste 2 fish fillets (I used mahi mahi), cubed…