flower bliss

hola! i was blessed with all these flowers last week!
love! love love! flowers!

bora dreams



hola! i would like to be here today.....4 seasons bora bora.
divine!

the new york botanical garden

hola! have you checked out the amazing claude monet exhibit currently on
view at the new york botanical garden?

the conservatory was transformed into a floral masterpiece filled with
beautiful plants and flowers.

a replica of the famous bridge that was in monet's backyard.

monet's lily pond, by july they will be bursting with water lilies.

some of monet's art is on display at the mertz gallery at the garden,

monet and his palette.

my pictures do not do this exhibit justice, you
really have to see this in person, it was spectacular.
 

clean eating

hola! clean eating! i always go by the 90/10 or 80/20 rule
when it comes to eating. eat clean balanced meals 80- 90% of the time and
then 10-20%  splurge a little like on the weekends.
when you do indulge on the 10/20 %  try not to go too crazy.
the pictures are a few examples of my clean dinners and lunches.
above- moroccan seasoned salmon with cucumber salad.

grilled chicken breast, bok choy and cherry tomatoes.

chicken burger, bok choy and cherry tomatoes.

grilled pork chops, wild rice and mixed bell peepers with onions.

open turkey burger on ezekiel bread with mixed greens.

tilapia with mixed greens.

tilipia, quiona and roasted sauteed vegetables.
eating clean it is the best way to stay healthy and maintain your weight.

ahh....and to enhance that healthy diet...exercise! move that
body, hit the gym lift some weights and do some cardio.

gluten free?

hola! made my 1st batch of gluten free pancakes, i will
admit they were not so bad, however nothing beats good
old classic pancakes in moderation of course.
i have been mindful of foods that are made with high gluten
due to the fact that after eating certain foods i feel bloated.
i am not allergic to gluten but mind full of the effects.
click here for more info on gluten free and click here for
information on celiac disease a digestive problem caused by gluten.

gluten free pancakes and turkey bacon.

ever judge?

hola! have you ever judged a book by it's cover? i will not
lie, i have.
i purchased this book at first look by the cover and then i was sold
by the content.
hmm.. what else have i purchased solely on looks???

this maple syrup from my local farmers market
i could not resist this little leaf bottle.
yes the syrup is delish made by wood
homestead maple farm.

red pickled jalapeno peppers? hmm....not sure what to make with
this or how it will taste, but the label was so darn cute.

my friend bella donna is a fan of moscato
so i had to get her this bottle.
seriously reminded me of a fernando botero painting.

ha! my friend veronica is also a sucker for covers and
labels, she gave me a can of this ale and
said she bought it because the name and picture made her
laugh.
ja ja...see i am not the only one.
have you ever fallen victim to covers and labels?

strawberry season

hola! strawberry season is here!

these little berries were so juicy!
stop by your local farmers market and stock up.
local freshness all the way!

june

hola! june is here and it is friday! tgif!
ready for some vino?