For everyone in Tucson looking to grab a hand-crafted margarita for Cinco de Mayo weekend, look no further! I have five local places that offer diverse margaritas: Café Poca Cosa, Guadalajara Grill, Reforma Cocina Y Cantina, Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails and Pasco Kitchen + Lounge. 1. Café Poca Cosa In general, this place takes the…
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Red Velvet Cupcakes
Read moreThese are by far the BEST red velvet cupcakes you will ever have in your life! You may have caught a glimpse of them on my Instagram story! The best part of this post is I’m sharing the recipe so you can enjoy these treats as well! I recently baked these delicious, red velvet cupcakes…
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Parisian Palate
Read moreOne of the best parts of Paris IMO was the food! We tried everything from street food to cafes to full-service… and I can honestly say it was all outstanding. I would go back to Paris for the food alone! Train Street Restaurant/Bistro Boulangerie/Desserts For a more detailed description of some of the food we…
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Ladurée
Read moreI first met Ladurée as a marketing intern in New York my junior year of college. The Parisian-based macaron shop was known for having only the best macarons in the world. At the time, there were only two locations in the United States and both were in NY. My friends and I were exploring SoHo…
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NYE with Firmin le Barbier
Read moreAs many of you know, Alex and I traveled over the holidays to London and Paris. Both places were lovely but one of my favorite parts of the trip included our New Year’s Eve six-course dinner from Firmin le Barbier in Paris! We arrived in Paris and were immediately taken away by the beauty of…
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Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting
Read moreIt’s been a while since the Cherry Almond Cupcakes, but I wanted to share with you another cupcake recipe I used for when I was hired to bake 200 cupcakes. The wedding couple wanted four different flavors and requested one be chocolate; I instantly thought of the combination chocolate cupcakes with salted caramel frosting! Now…
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Cherry Almond Cupcakes
Read moreAbout a week ago I was hired to bake 200 cupcakes. Yep, 200 cupcakes. It wouldn’t have been such a challenge if they were the same cupcake that utilized the same ingredients… but nope, they were all different. The wedding couple had specific requests as to what flavors they wanted and I accommodated them with…
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Chia Pudding
Read moreChia pudding is an easy and healthy recipe to use any time of the day! I’ve used it anywhere for a breakfast to a supplement for my lunch to a dessert after dinner. So what makes this superfood “super”? Check out some of these amazing abilities found in chia seeds: Protein: builds muscle and bones,…
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Sweet Potato Pancakes
Read moreIf you haven’t noticed already, I love healthy pancakes! With the Pumpkin Spice and Blueberry Protein Pancakes, this makes the third pancake recipe for Happily Pink. The keyword in these Sweet Potato Pancakes is paleo. Also you can’t get easier than mixing two eggs with sweet potatoes. I love consuming these delicious pancakes before an…
