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Do you lift weights? Men don’t have this issue but for some reason, women develop chicken wing arms. It’s my pet peeve and I try to fight this with regular light weight training. I love these weighted fashion bracelets by @caliweightsbands as

You know I am all about al fresco dining. Tucked away in a hidden alley and dripping with purple Bougainville trees, Renato’s is my favorite Italian restaurant in Palm Beach. I miss Europe dearly and lunching here teleports me to

  Confetti Chocolate Custard Need an easy, dreamy dessert to wow guests? Look no further than this confetti chocolate custard. Growing up in Brussels I developed a chocolate addiction and am a total chocolate snob! The key is to use the best

  Baked Corvina / Corvina a la Plancha As a proud Peruvian I love my seafood. Corvina is the king of all fish in my opinion. Corvina is a firm white fish that flakes when cooked. It's the fish of choice to

About last night with my boo, celebrating 9 years of blissful marriage. Marrying him was my best life decision. He hates being in pictures, but he is good at taking them.. As we bid farewell to our home for the

Peruvian Mac & Cheese / Huancaina Macaroni When it comes to mac & cheese, buying quality cheese is key. My kids love mac & cheese and I wanted to make this dish with a Peruvian twist. Hence I created the huancaina

After Eight Cookies I loved After Eight Mints as a child and attempted to recreate these flavors in a cookie. These are fun to make with your minis and will infuse your kitchen with a wonderful aroma. The texture is chewy yet

Chocolate Cupcakes These chocolate cupcakes are simple to make and low calorie (only 133 calories per cupcake). By subbing cocoa powder for chocolate, we are replacing saturated fat found in baking chocolate with polyunsaturated fat. The buttermilk gives it a nice moisture. My girls

Marbled Banana Cake Banana bread is one of my favorite bakes. This is my go-to recipe when I have a sweet craving. My girls love this loaf for breakfast or snack (aka merienda). If you have ripe bananas in your kitchen

Parmesan Scallops | Conchitas a la Parmesana Parmesan scallops (aka conchitas a la parmesana) is one of my favorite childhood dishes. What makes them so delicious is the dollop of butter and melted cheese on top. My Peruvian mom used to