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  • I believe in love.
    I love what I do.
    I always use extra, double, over the top garlic when I cook.
    I strive everyday to be better... at everything.
    I am determined to travel the world.
    I could live off watermelon, zucchini, mango, and peaches.
    I'm a foodie, wino, yogi and all things beach.
    I dream of fields full of gardenias.
    I would love to run a B&B off the coast of Oregon.
    I enjoy reading memoirs with recipes the most.
    I will design and create a beautiful garden and porch in our next home.
    I love eating, making and finding new soups and salads.
    I'm obsessed with Yogurtland and Ingrid Michaelson.
    I make my own enchilada sauce and guacamole, to die for.
    I love whole heartedly and am very loyal.
    I can never get enough of dark chocolate, cupcakes and spicy tuna rolls.
    I'm a dreamer and a doer!

    Photos by Trude Ellingsen

Category Archives: Memories

Dearest Socorro

Happy birthday my darling! I couldn’t think of a better photo of us than this one to post. As far as I know, this is the first real good photo we have together. Why I can’t find a photo of us in 1st grade when we first met, I don’t know… let’s blame our parents...

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Sisterhood

Growing up I wanted a sister more than anything. Yes, even more than a Cabbage Patch doll, pink La Gear’s or a My Little Pony. Can you say 80′s child? I am the oldest in the family, the only girl and have three younger brothers who I absolutely love with all my heart. It must...

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My Love Affair with Rain

One of my favorite things are rainy days. I can still remember the day that I fell in love, like it was yesterday. Back in 1994 during my last visit to Mexico where my parents are from and almost half of my aunts, uncles and two grandparents reside I got to experience a beautiful rain...

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Our Dance

My abuela, Soledad has a special place in my heart. Even after all these years, I still think of her a lot and can easily shed a tear or two at a moment’s notice when I miss her. She was always very comforting, very sweet, understanding, strong and most of all loving. Her passing came...

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Why I Love Summer & the Beach

Growing up my parents always took us to the beach for as long as I can remember. They would pack up the cooler with lunch and fresh fruit then spend the whole day there. When I say the whole day I mean from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM! My parents never had any money for...

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