Super Bowl Recipes

I know how easy it is to get caught up with time and never really put a menu together for Super Bowl Sunday or any event . Today I'm going to share two recipes that I made last night for our pre-Super Bowl party which were a hit. This year's game 'Broncos vs Seahawks' will be held at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.Will you be watching?

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Sé lo dificil que es poner un menú junto para una fiesta Super Bowl. Hoy voy a compartir dos recetas que hice ayer y fueron un éxito. El juego de este año 'Broncos vs Seahawks' se llevará a cabo en el estadio MetLife de Nueva Jersey. ¿Va a estar viendo?

Featured on Cosmopolitan For Latinas

Remember the time I worked with photographer Peter Rosa on a Cosmopolitan For Latinas shoot back in November? Well.. the Spring 2014 issue where I'm featured will be in stands on February 4th and I am so excited. The entire experience was amazing! Getting the opportunity to work with celebrity makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff and her team was a dream. My look was inspired by Pop Art, a wearable and fun look for Spring. You can find me at the bottom right of page 43. 

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Hola chicos! ¿Recuerdan la vez que trabaje con el fotógrafo Peter Rosa y Cosmopolitan Para Latinas

en Noviembre? Bueno..  la edición Primavera 2014 estára en las tiendas Febrero 4. Toda la experiencia fue increíble! Tener la oportunidad de trabajar con la artista de maquillaje Ashunta Sheriff y su equipo fue un sueño. Mi maquillaje fue inspirado por el Art de Pop, un look llamativo y divertido para la primavera. Me puedes encontrar en la parte inferior derecha de la página 43.

 

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Brights In Winter

I am yearning for Spring! Part of this is because I love taking my girls to all my shoots and events, and with this freezing weather I cannot do that. I also love bright colors and prefer wearing them during Spring and Summer. Today's look reminds me of Miami so much! minus the coat of course. It's simply where I want to escape to for a few days before NY Fashion Week begins. 

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Estoy anhelando la primavera! Parte de esto se debe a que me encanta llevar a mis niñas a todos mis lanzamientos y eventos, y con esta ola de frío no puedo hacer eso. También me encantan los colores brillantes y prefiero usarlos durante la primavera y el verano. Los colores brillantes, la primavera y Miami fueron mi inspiración para este traje. Miami es simplemente donde me quiero escapar por un par de días para relajar me un poco antes de que comience la semana de moda.

Wind And Snow!

Wind and snow, what is there not to love.. not! Today, out of all the days, I decided to go shopping. Perhaps the worst idea yet! The streets of 5th ave where filled with people, snow and water, which meant muddy, gross disaster! & traffic was horrendous. I mean, something good came out of all this, I got to spend sometime alone (which is always a dream) and shopped till I dropped, literally. After falling exiting Bergdorf Goodman, I decided it was time for me to go home. I'm currently typing from my couch accompanied by my big cup of green tea and my feet dipped in warm water. I hope you're having a better weekend. 

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Hoy, de todos los días, me decidí a ir de compras. Tal vez la peor idea! Las calles estaban llenadas de gente,nieve y agua, lo que significaba, un desastre! Y el tráfico estaba horrible. Algo bueno salió de todo esto, pase un tiempo sola y compre hasta caer, literalmente. Después de la caída al salir de Bergdorf Goodman, decidí que era hora de que me vaya a casa. Actualmente estoy escribiendo desde mi sofá acompañada por mi taza de té verde y mis pies en agua tibia. Espero que usted este teniendo un fin de semana mejor.

 

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Give Me The Light + Giveaway!

I had so much fun playing with the light in todays shoot, as you will see. I was going for a look that would flow with the view and that was totally fun as well as wearable for everyone. I'm also sporting the IT look for this Winter season, liner and bold lips. 

Today is the last day to enter my giveaway on Instagram (@nytrendymoms). The winner will receive an ISO Beauty flat iron. View account for rules. 

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Me divertí mucho jugando con la luz en la sesión de hoy. Iba por una mirada que fluiría con la vista y algo que era totalmente divertido y usable para todos. También estoy luciendo el aspecto de para esta temporada de invierno, lineador y labios llamativos.

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina

Right now NYC is freezing! & what better way to warm the soul than to reminisce on one of our 2013 family getaway. As the winners of the For Kids, By Kids giveaway Hyatt hosted in July 2013, my family and I got the opportunity to stay in any Hyatt location for two days. My family and I chose the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina located in Cambridge Maryland. We decided to make the getaway a road trip and drove 4 hours away to the Old Line State also known as Maryland. If you have been following me for a while you might remember a few photos I shared of our warm welcoming [here], yet I never gave you guys a full feel of what we experienced during our stay. Today I will be sharing images never before seen from our wonderful 2013 family getaway. I hope you guys enjoy it!

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En este momento Nueva York está helado! Y qué mejor manera de calentar el alma que recordando nuestra escapada familiar 2013. Como los ganadores de la rifa For Kids, By Kids que Hyatt organizó en julio del 2013, mi familia y yo tuvimos la oportunidad de quedarnos en cualquier Hyatt durante dos días. Mi familia y yo elegimos el Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina que se encuentra en Cambridge Maryland. Si me has estado siguiendo por un tiempo podrías recordar un par de fotos que compartí de nuestra bienvenida [aquí], sin embargo, nunca les di una sensación completa de lo que hisimos durante nuestra estancia. Hoy voy a compartir imágenes nunca antes vistas de nuestra maravillosa escapada familiar 2013. Espero que ustedes disfruten!

A Smoothie Kids Will Love

Everyone that knows me, knows how much I love making smoothies, specially when I have kids over my house. One thing no one knows is how I make them and what I add in them. Today I will be sharing a very versatile recipe that my daughters love. Of course they do not know that I add spinach, carrots or peppers in them. For the most part all they taste is sweetness from the apples, bananas, carrots and honey. & they love it! 

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Todo el mundo que me conoce, sabe lo mucho que me encanta hacer batidas, especialmente cuando tengo niños en mi casa. Hoy voy a compartir una receta muy versátil que a mis hijas les encanta. Por supuesto que ellas no saben que añado espinacas y zanahorias. Todo lo que saben es que es delicioso.

White Leopard

I'm happy to announce that I am 100% better now. This past weekend was lazy but much needed for my family and I. We all had the case of strep throat and were taking heavy medication for it. After a few days of slurping chicken soup and drinking ginger tea, we're all better now, thank God. One of the most memorable moments of my life will always be last Saturday night. We placed a large comforter in our living room and watched movies all night. The girls had so much fun and they couldn't stop saying 'I love you'. It is always rewarding hearing those words from your little ones.

Todays look was inspired by Cruella Deville from 101 Dalmatians, which was one of the movies we watched with the girls a few nights ago. One of the most important pieces from this look is this beautiful Everlane sweatshirt. The color brings the entire look together and helps the hints of grey on the jacket pop. The fabric from this sweatshirt is 50% polyester / 45% Rayon / 5% Spandex which provides the perfect amount of softness and comfort against your skin. This is certainly an essential piece in my closet as it can be dressed up or down (It's also made in Los Angeles). For the jeans I wore these Silver Jeans which add a great amount of mystery and helps tone down the look. 

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Estoy feliz de anunciar que estoy 100% mejor. Este pasado fin de semana era perezoso, pero muy necesario para mi familia y para mí. Todos estábamos enfermos y tomando medicamentos fuertes. Después de unos días de sorber sopa de pollo y beber té de jengibre, todos estamos mejor ahora, gracias a Dios. 

El look de hoy fue inspirado por Cruella Deville de 101 Dálmatas, que fue una de las películas que vimos con las chicas hace unas noches. Una de las piezas más importantes de este aspecto es esta hermosa sudadera de Everlane. El color trae el look junto y ayuda a los toques de gris en el estallido de la chaqueta. La tela de esta camiseta es de 50% poliéster / 45% Rayon / 5% Spandex que proporciona la cantidad perfecta de suavidad y comodidad a su piel. Este es sin duda una pieza esencial en el armario, ya que puede ser vestido hacia arriba o hacia abajo (También es echo en Los Angeles). Estos pantalones de Silver Jeans añaden una gran cantidad de misterio y ayuda a bajar el tono de el look para que sea apropiado en el dia.

Feeling Blue

I'm sicks as a dog and hate feeling blue. I get less work done and at the end of the day I never give my 100% at anything- when I'm sick. Moe, the girls and I visited my mother and grandmother last night for some hearty chicken soup with avocado, hot sauce with lots and lots of lime juice followed by ginger-lemon tea. I'm already up to 90% better.. wohooo! When sick, a little love always helps anyone get better faster.. alright, maybe that is my excuse in getting a few extra hugs and kisses out of my family (do not judge the genius:). 

Two Looks In One

Creating two looks in-one is something I love doing when layering for Winter. In my outerwear I'm wearing a combination of brown and black. Once the coat comes off, it's an all black and white business wear. This is a very simple way to have fun with your outfits during these zombie cold days. I wore this to my business meeting with radio personality Angie Martinez and Margarita Sullivan. I'm very excited to share with you a few projects coming this year. Stay tuned!

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La creación de dos trajes en-uno es algo que me encanta hacer para el invierno. Afuera llevo una combinación de marrón y negro. Una vez que me quito el abrigo, es un desgaste de negocios en blanco y negro. Esta es una manera muy simple para divertirse con sus trajes durante estos días fríos. Me puse esto a mi reunión de negocios hace unos días con la personalidad de radio Angie Martinez y Margarita Sullivan. Estoy muy emocionada de compartir con ustedes algunos proyectos que vienen este año. Estén atentos!

Let's Talk HairCare

 

Last week was beauty week here on NYTM and I got tons of questions regarding my hair. I decided to answer those questions in this post since what I have been using lately has been the reason for my silky and shiny hair. To be quite honest, I had never tried it's a 10 products before, so I was very excited to test them out. I have been using them for over a month and have seen results from the first use. My most favorite is the Miracle Silk Leave-in. It truly does what it says, leaves your hair silky smooth and in my case, feathery-like. I use these products after shampooing and conditioning. Then I towel dry my hair and spay evenly through my hair. This is a leave-in product, something I am not quite used to but already like. Since I'm not a blonde, I gifted my mother the Miracle Leave-in for Blondes and she is estatic about it, I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to buy her a new bottle soon.

All the products I'm featuring today are the Miracle Leave-in product, Miracle Leave-in PLUS Keratin, Miracle Leave-in Lite, Miracle Leave-in for Blondes and Miracle Silk Leave-in. It's a 10 Haircare offers consumers a miracle Leave-in Product like no other with their 5 product Leave-in Collection. A thick cream that comes out as a fine spray, the Leave-inacts as a conditioning product and styling aid. Each product has 10 benefits to instantly deliver superior, salon-quality haircare. A miracle leave-in like no other. This is my easy and simple beauty solution to my everyday hair problems in a short amount of time. The amazing benefits of using these haircare products are a shinier and nourished hair, protects your hair color, detangles , stops breakage, repairs hair, controls frizz, locks in moisture, improves shine, and last but not least it also works as a heat protectant product. I also like the fragrance that leaves in your hair, almost like a sophisticated perfume for the hair, but not overpowering. These products are an excellent nourishment treatment that can be used alone and/or as a restorative styling product that leaves hair soft and bouncy. This formula also works on all hair types.

I've always been the type of person who does not like using too many things on my hair for reasons that I am terrified of damaging it. I thought my hair was as healthy as can be. Although, After a few uses I have seen and felt a difference on my hair. It now feels and looks healthier, shinier and stronger. A few of the ingredients include green tea, sunflower seed extract and vitamin C, which are fantastic for your hair. I love the leave in formula because after shampooing and conditioning you don't have to add any extra treatments or heat protectant products to your hair. By simply spraying 1-2 pumps on your palms and distributing it through your hair, this guarantees 10 benefits in helping your hair. I can't believe there's something like this out there. I will continue to use these products and give you an updated post on my hair routine. 

It's a 10 Haircare products provide exceptional results designed to deliver a combination of 10 benefits – all in one bottle. Now, through our exclusive professional salon formulas, you can enjoy shine, moisture balance and healthy movement with just one product. We call it “strength in simplicity” and it will undoubtedly change the way you think about hair care.

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by It’s a 10 via Glam Media.  The opinions expressed her

ein are those of my own and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of It’s a 10.

 

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Warm Leek + Cannellini Bean Salad

Why do I love beans so much!? Perhaps because of my Dominican roots? I know how much Latin people like beans, tho nowhere near as much as Dominicans do. Through my 6 years of cooking I've made so many different varieties and combinations of bean salads for my family. This one is still at the top of my favorites list. An original Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall recipe moderated to my liking, you can do the same. 

Theres nothing better than getting sweetness from the leeks, creaminess from the beans and a good bite from the whole grain mustard all in one dish. This can serve as a great vegetarian starter wrapped in lettuce leaves or if you are like my husband who doesn't consider a meal 'a meal' unless it has meat, serve it along side grilled steak.  

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¿Por qué amo frijoles/habichuelas tanto!? Tal vez es debido a mis raíces Dominicanas? Sé lo mucho que a los latinos les gusta los frijoles, aunque ni de lejos tanto como a los Dominicanos. A través de mis 6 años de cocinar he hecho tantas variedades y combinaciones de ensaladas de frijol diferentes para mi familia. Esta receta sigue siendo una de mis favoritas. Esta es una receta original de Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall moderado de mi gusto, usted puede hacer lo mismo.

No hay nada mejor que comer la dulzura de los puerros, la cremosidad de los frijoles y un buen bocado de el grano de mostaza todo en un plato. Esto puede servir como un gran plato vegetariano envuelto en hojas de lechuga o al servir al lado de un filete a la plancha (como lo hice yo).

Army Green

The weather in NYC has been more coco than Cocoa Puffs lately. Not that I don't enjoy it, because I do. I love the element of surprise, you know, not knowing what I'll be wearing tomorrow type of thing. This look came together in a jiffy, since I only wore it to go flower shopping with the family. This comfortable ensemble is what I love wearing on the weekends. 

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El clima en Nueva York ha sido loco últimamente. No es que yo no lo disfruto, porque si, me gusta. Me encanta el elemento sorpresa, ya sabes, sin saber lo que me voy a poner mañana. Este traje fue rapido de estilar, ya que sólo me lo puse para ir de compras con la familia. Este es el conjunto perfecto en los fines de semana.

Your Beauty Questions Answered

Today is the last day of my #beautytalk week segment.  I wanted to answer all the questions you may have and inform you of the do's and dont's when it comes to having flawless skin. Here are your questions and answers. 

What is a good moisturizer during Winter months?

I use a Mario Badescu oil free moisturizer with spf 30 for daily use. 

What is your favorite nude lip color?

I naturally have very pink lips and don't normally like that. Fresh Brew by MAC has been my go-to nude lip color since I can remember. This color has hints of brown which helps my lips look naturally nude. 

What is your night regimen?

I always wash my face at night and ever since Winter started I have been scrubbing my face every night with Nyakio Kenyan Coffee face polish.You can read my full review on this product here. 

After scrubbing gently for two minutes, I rinse my face with warm water. Then I apply Dr. Jarts ceramidin liquid and allow my skin to absorb it. Following with Dr. Jarts ceramidin cream to moisten my skin all night (read full review for these products here). 

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¿Qué es una buena crema hidratante durante los meses de invierno?

Yo uso una crema hidratante sin aceite de Mario Badescu con spf 30 para el uso diario.

¿Cuál es tu color de labios nude favorito?

Yo, naturalmente, tengo los labios muy rosas y no me gusta eso. Fresh Brew de Mac ha sido mi color de labios favorito desde que tengo memoria. Este color tiene toques de marrón que ayuda a mis labios que se vean naturalmente desnudo.

¿Cuál es su régimen de la noche?

Siempre me lavo la cara por la noche antes de acostarme. Desde que comenzó el invierno he estado lavandome la cara todas las noches con Nyakio Kenyan Coffee. Usted puede leer mi revisión completa sobre este producto aquí. Después de lavarme la cara suavemente durante dos minutos, me enjuago la cara con agua tibia. Luego aplico Dr. Jarts ceramidin líquido y permito que mi piel lo absorba. Siguiendo con crema ceramidin de Dr. Jarts para humedecer la piel toda la noche (Leer crítica completa para estos productos aquí).

This Is For Him

Having a full time job and being a mom can sometimes be hectic and I know it is impossible to remember everything. Everyones birthday, what to wear today? what to cook? remember doctors appointments, school trips?... the list goes on. But the reality of things are pretty simple, always be the best you can be and always give your 100%. I can honestly say that I would be nowhere without my planner and my recently gifted journal by Gigi New York; I write everything on there. One thing I recently started paying a little more attention to is my Mr.'s needs. A few weeks ago I overheard my husband complain about his shaving cream and I instantly jotted that down on my journal. He is a huge part of my life and this blog because, well.. he is my photographer and always contributes with his innovative ideas. At that moment I knew I personally needed to introduce him to HYD.

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Una cosa Recientemente he comenzado a pagar un poco más atención a mis necesidades es Mr. 's. Hace unas semanas escuché a mi marido se queja de su crema de afeitar y al instante me apunté que hacia abajo en mi diario. Él es una gran parte de mi vida y este blog porque, bueno .. él es mi fotógrafo y siempre contribuye con sus ideas innovadoras. En ese momento supe que yo personalmente tenía que presentarle a HYD.

As beauty week comes close to an end, I had to write something beauty related for my male readers. Now, there's nothing better than a well groomed man. Can we all agree ladies? And with these HYD products all men can look their best right at home. This one is for you boys!

This grooming gift set from HYD comes with a buffer stick, shaving cream and razor shield. The shaving cream is very creamy to the point of not slipping off your face. The razor shield keeps your razors from getting rusty and instantly make them reusable. All you have to do is apply the shield after each use in order to get more uses out of one razor (this of course will also save you money).The buffer stick is good enough for woman to use and leaves your skin glowing and soft after your shave. All products have a very nice, not overpowering manly scent. This would make a great birthday or Valentines Day gift. I am so happy my Mr. started using these products because now I simple can't take my hands off his face.
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Como la semana de  belleza se acerca a su fin, savia que tenía que escribir algo relacionado con belleza para mis lectores masculinos. Ahora, no hay nada mejor que un hombre bien arreglado. ¿Podemos todas estar de acuerdo damas? Y con estos productos HYD todos los hombres pueden lucir lo mejor posible en casa. Esta es para ustedes, muchachos!

Este regalo de aseo fijar de HYD viene con un palo búfer, crema de afeitar y el escudo de afeitar. La crema de afeitar es muy cremosa hasta el punto de que no resbale de tu cara. El escudo de afeitar protege y no permite que se oxiden y al instante las hacen reutilizables. Todo lo que tienes que hacer es aplicar el protector después de cada uso con el fin de conseguir más usos de una navaja de afeitar (esto, por supuesto, también le ahorrará dinero). El palo búfer es lo suficientemente bueno para una mujer usar y deja la piel resplandeciente y suave después de la afeitada. Todos los productos tienen una muy agradable fragancia masculina. Esto haría un gran regalo de cumpleaños o del día de San Valentín. Estoy tan feliz de que mi señor comenzó a usar estos productos porque ahora no puedo quitar mis manos de su cara.

 

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My New Year's Resolution

I'm a food and sweets fanatic! One of my New Year's resolution is to control my eating habits (just a little bit). Therefore, I'm cutting out sweets (for now). Well, not entirely. A couple of weeks ago I came across this hand crème from  Laura Mercier Crème Brûlée Collection. The seductive, warm and comforting blend of gourmande ingredients made me melt. Just imagine smelling like vanilla frosting? Yum right! The smell is so good that I have been tempted to taste it, too bad it is not edible. The scent takes me back to my days in Paris, walking the streets with my husband and eldest daughter while enjoying the street smells and conversations. After chatting and enjoying the infamous french coffee we would walk over to our favorite boulangerie (bakery) and enjoy the most decadent vanilla crème brûlée and other pâtisseries (pastries). Its is remarkable how just a simple scent can bring back so many good memories.

This crème is also packed with ingredients that are great for your skin. Including shea butter, grape seed oil to moisturize and hydrate, while honey and aloe vera helps to soothe. I haven't came across a hand crème like this one which provides so much nutrients and delivers the ultimate hydrating luxury. This collection also includes succulent notes of vanilla bean for a sensal and enchanting experience. With only applying a dime size on my palms twice a day, I feel a huge difference on my skin. Something I absolutely love about this crème is the fact that it absorbs very quick into my skin and leaves my hands feeling silky smooth and not greasy. 

If your New Year's resolution includes cutting down on the caffeine, heres something to get your coffee fix without crashing. The Nyakio Kenyan Coffee collection, a perfectly-balanced face polish and body scrub that reveal fresh, more youthful-looking skin and provide antioxidant benefits. This polish contains Kenyan Coffee to naturally energize and exfoliate skin. Some ingredients include kola nut, which is high in caffeine and known for revitalizing the skin, mongongo nut oil which is moisture-rich and packed with Vitamin E, Trichilia oil which nourishes the skin and Ximenia oil from Zimbabwe to soothe the skin. 

This product started all the way back in Africa. This blend of ingredients were passed on by Nyakio's (founder) grandmother who worked on a Kenyan coffee farm and spent the day outdoors under the sun. She would make her own face scrub by boiling down coffee beans with honey and use the grounds to exfoliate her skin with a sugarcane rod.  

 I scrub this Nyakio Kenyan Coffee face polish on my face in circular motion and gently exfoliate every morning in order to get glowing and radiant skin through the day. One thing I love is that it has the right amount of 'grit' to give your face a great scrub and polish without any harness. The scent isn't surprisingly bad, as I expected it to smell overpoweringly coffee-ish. It does not smell like coffee but more like deep forest with hints of lemongrass freshness. With simple directions this face polish is gentle enough to use on a daily basis, morning or night. I absolutely love this stuff!

 

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