In Love With New Orleans! Where To Dine and Drink in The Big Easy

August 28, 2013 by 13 Comments
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  The first time I visited New Orleans was in the year 2001. My husband and I were on an epic road trip, driving from Miami to what ultimately wound up being San Francisco. We drove across the south, stopping in major cities along the way. Our first stop and our last stop before Miami, […]

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Chicago Favorites – Where To Eat, Drink and Visit In the Windy City

July 23, 2013 by 5 Comments
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It’s July, which means it’s tourist season here in Chicago. This is the time of year that our apartment sees the most action. The weather is sizzling hot and every weekend there’s a festival or some big summer event that brings the masses to the city. Summertime Chi! I love it, and it’s one of […]

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The Great Coconut Comparison – Naked Vs. The Real Thing

November 1, 2012 by 11 Comments
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There are many beverages I know nothing about. Don’t ask me to discuss the finer points of coffee or the subtle flavors of wine. I do know a thing or two about tea. And I know a whole lot about coconut water, based entirely on my life experience of being a Trini.     I […]

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Cocktails and Couture–The HOTTEST Party of NYFW

September 13, 2012 by 5 Comments
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  I’ve been in this beauty blogging game for six years, and in that time I’ve connected with SO many amazing women. Through our relationships online, we’ve forged lifelong bonds. And every year – twice a year if I’m lucky – all of us come together and have what feels like an epic high school […]

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The Afrobella Fourth of July Menu!

July 1, 2011 by 2 Comments
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It’s the Fourth of July weekend, tis the season for grillin’ and chillin’. The weather’s warm and around the world Americans are celebrating with beer and barbecue and summertime fun! I’m not sure what all my husband and I will be getting into this long weekend, but I can guarantee you that the grill will […]

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