Recipes

Never have I seen a more complex battle among sweet things than the doughnut or donut. Even the spelling of this American classic is up for debate.   Although I love all sweets, doughnuts did not necessarily strike my fancy.  That is until five years ago when I discovered the Doughnut Plant in New York City….but […]

The origin of sangria is Spanish and Portuguese and is made with red wine, orange juice, chopped fruit and alcohol, like brandy.  I actually had my fair share of sangria during my semester abroad in Spain my junior year, however, I was never a huge fan.  I found it to be too heavy and not […]

Fall is here!  What is the first thing that comes to mind?  Perhaps cooler weather, pumpkin spice latte’s, cashmere sweaters, suede boots or perhaps dishes like a sweet potato casserole.  If you are a fan of the latter and currently living in NC, we are fortunate that our state is the #1 producer of sweet […]

What is an empanada?  It is a pastry that can be baked or fried, stuffed with a sweet or savory filling such as fruit, meat or vegetables and is cooked to a golden brown.  The cooking method (baking or frying), choice of stuffing and flours used to create these delicious turnovers vary by each country […]

City Girl was at the farm a couple of weeks ago in Clinton, NC!  I was honored to be a guest at Hubb’s Farm media day where we toured their ten-acre corn maze and I participated in some fun-fun-fun activities.  It was my first time visiting both Clinton & Hubb’s Farm, which is located approximately […]

Mark your calendars!   The 27th Annual Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta takes place September 27th – October 1st.   If you have not been to this Fiesta, this five-day event promises the best food and wine in the Southwest.  The festivities include six guest chef winery luncheons, seven cooking demo’s at the Santa Fe School of Cooking, […]

Pizza.  Who makes it best?  Let’s see, we have New York style, Chicago style, Neapolitan, Sicilian, Detroit Style, etc, etc.  The list is larger than I initially thought or tasted.  Google “pizza styles” and you will see for yourself.   Growing up in a small town in South Texas, the pizza I ate came from […]

I am happy to announce my new journey as a brand rep with Harper & Jewels.   I stumbled upon Harper & Jewels through Instagram and instantly fell in love with their Pom Pom Collar Statement Necklace.   I was impressed with their fast delivery and free United States shipping.    I was certainly lucky to snag this […]

Nuts…what can I say?  They are a great ‪protein source and they pair perfectly with ‪salads, ‪desserts and ‪‎beer!  All you need for this recipe is one egg white, two tsp vanilla extract, 3 1/2 cups pecans, 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, one tbsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp powdered ginger, 1/4 tsp salt and a pinch […]

Are you a shoe fanatic?  Perhaps jewelry obsessed?  Or maybe a Make Up Lover?  I love fashion in general, but I have to admit that I have a swimwear fetish.  I embarrassingly restrict myself from adding no more than three swim suits to my collection every year. Summer is around the corner, but I have been sporting my […]