Posts Tagged ‘Date Night’

My husband is fascinating with the art of making sushi. He tried it once at home. They were big balls of rice that tasted delicious, but were oddly shaped and not very pretty. He was determined to figure out what he was doing wrong and learn tips to really perfect the technique. Lucky for me, [Continue]

When I was around 14 years old, and in my middle school music class in the Dominican Republic, my teacher – a very devoted, very serious musician of some kind, asked the class about their passion for music and what they wanted to be. I very courageously lifted my hand and said, “I want to [Continue]

I was 27 years old when I had my first son. Upon finding out I was pregnant, I went and purchased every single book I could that would let me know what to expect while I was expecting. I had that, plus generations of women in my family to give me tips and advice. And [Continue]

There are few moments in life when I am overcome with pure, unadulterated joy and love. Consistently, only a couple of things offer such euphoria for me: my husband, my children, and my NYC, especially during the sunset hour. I had the opportunity to take my husband on an impromptu date. I wanted to do [Continue]

The other day my husband and I were talking about the most fun things we have ever done in this beloved city of ours. We both agreed that at the very top of our list is the helicopter ride we took over New York City. I had planned it for his birthday and I wanted [Continue]

Of all the things I am willing to do to “try it all” in New York City, themed restaurants are not really one of them. Places like Planet Hollywood or Jekyll and Hyde cross the line of “too touristy” for me, and this is coming from a New Yorker who goes to Times Square for [Continue]

When I first walked out of the Broadhurst Theater after watching a performance of “Baby It’s You“, the Broadway musical featuring what is said to be the first American girl group, The Shirelles, I felt happy and energized by so many great oldies this show covers. Just minutes before, the theater was standing in ovation [Continue]

In 2009 my husband and I were introduced to Loving Day, an annual event that celebrates interracial marriage and helps to remind us of the very important criminal case that stood for love, fought against racism in this country, and changed history forever. The Loving Day celebrations were especially moving to my Irish/Scottish husband and [Continue]

When I think of the West Village, I think of many things: bars, music, NYU, Washington Square Park. Though there are a few great eateries near by, not very many are on the area’s busy 8th Street. Here one can surely find food, but nothing really worth bragging about, and least alone recommending to out [Continue]

I am so excited to announce that I will be returning to Keystone, CO to take part in their Culinary Festival this coming March! Not only will I be enjoying all the festival has to offer, but I will also be interviewing chefs and guests along the way. At this fabulous festival Keystone will feature [Continue]