Health

  This week promises to be a whirlwind of activity for me. I have several events planned for something I am very passionate about, women's heart health. I am excited to be part of an organization that shares my passion:  Go Red for Women and Go Red Por Tu Corazón, the Spanish version of Go Red. During my [...]

It’s Sabroso Saturday (Translation: Tasty Saturday)! The day when we share recipes that have helped us stretch our budget, our imagination and our taste buds, without sacrificing our health! ******************** With February just around the corner, I've been thinking about Valentine's Day. Although I don't have a mate right now, I love helping my friends plan [...]

It’s Sabroso Saturday (Translation: Tasty Saturday)! The day when we share recipes that have helped us stretch our budget, our imagination and our taste buds, without sacrificing our health! ******************** This past week was a hard one. I had to rush my Mom to emergency, my 9 year old missed 2 days of school, my [...]

It’s Sabroso Saturday (Translation: Tasty Saturday)! The day when we share recipes that have helped us stretch our budget, our imagination and our taste buds, without sacrificing our health! ********************       I try to make at least 2 non-meat meals per week. I find this helps me save some money (and my waistline!). For these meals, I [...]

As one of the Go Red for Women and Go Red Por Tu Corazon Spokeswomen, I am excited to announce the "Go Red" Twitter Party! Last year I became a Go Red Spokesperson after seeing how heart disease was devastating my family. The unhealthy habits my family had practiced for many years had devastated us. Those practices were passed [...]

It’s Sabroso Saturday (Translation: Tasty Saturday)! The day when we share recipes that have helped us stretch our budget, our imagination and our taste buds, without sacrificing our health! ********************       This past week I had lots of time to cook and bake at a leisurely pace so I took the time to make a few [...]

It’s Sabroso Saturday (Translation: Tasty Saturday)! The day when we share recipes that have helped us stretch our budget, our imagination and our taste buds, without sacrificing our health! ********************       During the Christmas holidays, many Puerto Rican families partake in Coquito, a spanish egg nog that includes rum. Below is a recipe I received from one of [...]

As someone who has gone through the trails of dealing with bedbugs, I know how expensive it can be. The cost of new furniture, dry cleaning, laundry, plastic encasements, fumigations, and so much more, can quickly add up. Thankfully, my building covered the cost of the fumigation and follow-ups, as per law; however, for those families who [...]

It’s Sabroso Saturday (Translation: Tasty Saturday)! The day when we share recipes that have helped us stretch our budget, our imagination and our taste buds, without sacrificing our health! ******************** With the holidays right around the corner and barely any time to cook, my sons have been taking advantage of my George Foreman Grill by helping [...]