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Hog Island Oyster Co. – Great view of the Bay Bridge while you dine on fresh seafood

San Francisco is one of my top destinations in the entire world, especially for a weekend getaway. It was a cold day, as most days are at the bay, and we were in the mood for clam chowder. So naturally I did my online research for the best clam chowder in San Francisco. First thing that came up was Hog Island Oyster Co. at the Ferry Building. At first I was a bit hesitant since I consider that area a…

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Weekend Getaway: 10 Things To Do During My New Orleans Visit

If you could only spend four days in New Orleans, what would be the top things to do during your visit? Well, I’ve been doing a little research of the beautiful city and there’s obviously no way I can do everything it has to offer. So how do I decide between the historic French Quarter art, dining, shopping, entertainment and architectural treasures? Without a doubt, I do plan to experience a few New Orleans traditions by stopping at Café Du Monde, and the Gumbo Shop. No night…

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App of the Month: The French Lunchbox – One French Recipe Made For You Every Week

Some of you may know I’m big fan of anything French. French wines, French desserts, Parisian lifestyle, you name it, I want to try it. So I recently came across this new app that caught my interest called The French Lunchbox. It features recipes like Croque-Monsieur, a Salade Niçoise, a Jambon-Beurre, an Omelette, and a Coq-au-Vin to make for lunch. The french recipes are created once a week and shared by two foodie sisters – Mathilde in Paris and Solène in New…

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Delicious Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots

Can jello shots be healthy? Not exactly, but these strawberry margarita jello shots can make you feel guilt-free. I recently ran into this recipe on Pinterest. I was actually looking for fun desserts, but the word margarita took me towards a different direction. You see, I’m not a jello shot kinda gal, but when I seen this delicious cute recipe on pinterest, I had to try it. I did have my doubts as I was preparing the recipe, I was…

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Easy Bacon Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers

Looking for a quick appetizer for the next event? Try making these delicious bacon stuffed jalapeño poppers. I originally found the recipe on Pinterest as I was scrolling for quick appetizer recipes for a dinner I was hosting at home with friends. The bacon immediately popped out as I scrolled down the page, so I had to try out the recipe. They turned out delicious and they were a huge hit at the party! Next time I’ll make sure to…

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10 Reasons Why Golf is Good for Business

I remember the first time a friend of mine took me to a golf course — I was nervous and intimidated. The first thing I noticed was that I was the only female and I felt like I didn’t belong there. At the same time, I was very curious about men’s fascination with the sport. I remember every Wednesday morning, a prior boss, had his scheduled golf day with his colleagues at the country club. I asked him, what he loved…

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Lala Castro

Hog Island Oyster Co. – Great view of the Bay Bridge while you dine on fresh seafood

Weekend Getaway: 10 Things To Do During My New Orleans Visit

App of the Month: The French Lunchbox – One French Recipe Made For You Every Week

Delicious Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots

Easy Bacon Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers

10 Reasons Why Golf is Good for Business

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