Two Master Chefs Cooked in My Kitchen
Pastry crumbs and chocolate shavings peppered the granite island in the kitchen. A faint of aroma of low tide, ripe from last night’s fish…
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A Young Woman’s Life-Altering Decision
It was all calculated in my mind since I was a little girl. I would be married around the age of 26, have children by 30, a…
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My 50 Random Thoughts in NYC
Last Wednesday, I took my three daughters into Manhattan for fun and I rode the Staten Island Ferry and the subway for the first…
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Inspired by Her Mother’s Love of Charms
The six pillars in my mom’s life were prayer, family, friends, travel, shopping and jewelry. Not necessary in that order sometimes. LOL. But seriously,…
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Pursuing Your Passion vs. Acting CRAZY!!!
As I wandered aimlessly and blissfully among the streets of New York City, I smugly smiled to myself at how authentic I am and…
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A Mom’s Back-to-School Lament
As this past Labor Day weekend came to a close, I was sad. Sad that summer is unofficially over. I love summer. For me,…
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30 Dates in 30 Days
Soooo… It all started with a BOY!! A super amazing, driven, accomplished, inspired, inspiring man who was, for whatever unimaginable reason, was just not…
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Who’s That Girl?
Since Ligaya was founded, in 2012, the same captivating photo of a smiling Filipina with a bright smile, and a perfect deep tan, has…
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Bonding through Bittersweet Gluttony
What compels people to travel great distances for food? Is it the satisfaction of savoring cuisine unique to an area? Is it the novelty…
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Finding “Love” Later in Life
My birthday present arrived today. It’s white with gold trim and my hand fits nicely around the handle. It’s my new tennis racquet and…
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