Many of you are aware that Brazil is the largest Catholic country in the world and I grew up enjoying Easter Time with my family for so many years that I’ve decided to share what traditions I’ve incorporated into our Easter Family Time! Friday is a Seafood day only! No, absolutely no red meat! We […]
More Style With Kleenex
I had a cold the day after Christmas, which put me on the couch for weeks, ruining my Holiday Break! No matter how much I washed my hands or used the 5 bottles of hand sanitizer in all my cars, what was going around, finally managed to engulf me in a never-ending wave […]
Unspoken Prejudice – A reflection On Prejudice and Pride On MLK Week
My Great Great Grandmother was a slave, she came to Bahia/Brazil from Africa, to work in the Portuguese homes. My great grandmother Vo Ba, like we used to call her, Maria Benedita Palma was born a slave and was freed when the slaves were abolished in May, 13th, 1888 by Princess Isabel, also from […]
Dogs Are A Blessing
I grew up having a dog by my side always, Bobby, Hulk, Madonna, Lila, all great friends, one of them lived 18 years! I gave Lila away when I moved here, it broke my heart! Every Latino knows that a household without a cachorro, a perro, it’s not complete! No és lo mismo! Having a […]
Nutella is the answer for your holidays!
We have been using Nutella for breakfast for as long as I can remember! My son loves it on toast, on pancakes, with bananas, pretty much on everything! It’s a healthy choice, rich in flavor! Making it an obvious breakfast option, since my son absolutely loves it! Since the holidays are almost here, Nutella just […]
Empire State Building Is The Place To Be During The Holidays!
I was invited to participate in a private tour of the amazing Empire Building and wanted to share my wonderful experience with you! The Empire State symbolizes for me, the American Dream, the living proof that dreaming is possible! I just have this invincible feeling every time I place my feet in the building! I […]
