Daily Dose, Recipes

Things I’ll Miss About Winter + Apple Pie!

In good ‘ol Tejas, we experience the oddest strangest damn near psychotic weather. One day, there are tornadoes and flash floods, the next – it’s sunny and 85. Today was one of those days – you know, the type that…

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Dear Jerkwad, We Loathe You.

Valentine’s Day makes people do weird things (or insanely hurtful ones). So I’m told. I think this is a feeble excuse for jerks, arses, cheaters, players (…I could go on, but why give them more airtime?) to break hearts all…

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Semi-Snowed-In & Happy

The best thing about today? SNOW! In my book, it’s: God Snow Family & Coffee Snow is just about the most precious thing, ever. Soft, cold, beautiful. Growing up in deep south Texas, I rarely experienced snow. Instead of hitting…

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The Great Big Move

We are MOVING! Why? Because graduate school is not cheap, ya’ll! Being fiscally responsible means suffering a bit while you save for something greater. Thus, we shall move into a smaller apartment and try to get the most bang for…

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Bikini Waxing

Today I’ve eaten more Thai food than I care to admit. My new workout plan is about to get Dixie Chick serious. Fo’ Real, yo! A bestie and I decided to have our eyebrows waxed…isn’t this the way all good…

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Reviews

Meso Maya

Reviewing restaurants is one of my goals this year. 52 restaurants, in 52 weeks. YES – this fitchick needs to get to writing! I’ve got several nummy places (and some ramshackle places you need to avoid!) to tell you about….

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HealthyFit

Why I’m Fluffy: An Excuse for the BMW (Big Mexican Woman)

Over the past few weeks I’ve had to explain several Hispanic traditions to many non-Hispanic friends. Realizing Hispanics celebrate Christmas and Thanksgiving much like the stereotypical “American” family, well – it baffles the heck out of them. Sure, we throw…

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Strep Throat & Grad School

I started my first week of grad school with a fever and pretty disgusting snot balls. Eww, right?It should go without saying, I haven’t done much work in the kitchen. Luckily enough, the beau knows how to cook. Bless this…

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For Moi?

My great friend Melissa gifted me a Cuisinart One cup coffee maker! As a new teacher, I can’t even begin to tell you how invaluable this snazzy tool will be for me. Seriously, it’s amazing! It’s super cute, in silver,…

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Sexcapades, Hold the Pasta

I’ve got a few friends that are “experienced” and “spontaneous.” When they speak of their sexcapades with different men and women (yes, some of these friendlies are gentlemen and some are wonderful members of the LGBT community) I tend to…

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