Yo Mariana curates the best of Houston and provides her followers with unique recommendations of where to enjoy exciting culinary experiences, drink delicious cocktails, or explore art, theater, and all the fun things our wonderful city has to offer. She also shares her International travel adventures and her personal opinion on the products she loves.
When I heard that the title of the new exhibit at the Moody Center of the Arts was “The Foreign in Us,” I knew I had to go visit it. "Foreign" is such a powerful word that provokes multiple feelings, preconceptions, misconceptions, points of view, otherness, displacement, and stereotypes.
Read MoreHoliday Responsibly with this delicious Fig Holiday Cocktail recipe inspired by Jessamine McLellan, co-founder and educational lead of Campari Academy who gave me the amazing idea of incorporating fig to one of my favorite drinks, gin and tonic in a virtual event organized by Responsibility.org.
Read Morewas driving at night on the road from Waco to Houston, ready to cry. A Texan journey back home that was too straight and dark, not to mention boring. No curves or mountains to make it a bit more entertaining, or at least more like the ones I used to drive in Mexico. I had just experienced a moment I never thought would happen to me and one that had been looming over me for several years. I had dropped off my daughter at college.
Read MoreIt's amazing how certain flavors can transport me to places and memories in my mind within seconds. The moment I start to smell the fragrant aroma of vanilla combined with caramelizing sugar in my kitchen, it immediately takes me to thoughts of celebration and a heart filled with love, as this French dessert I'm going to tell you about today, Crème Brûlée, is my husband's favorite.
Read MoreIn times of change, it is crucial for me to pay attention to not neglect the routines that make me feel good because if I prioritize them at the bottom of my list, it immediately impacts my physical and mental health. To respect those routines, I know I have to reclaim my space, and in these schedule-less months, it's quite a challenge. Over the years, I have become more assertive in seeking and finding those moments, but do they really give me what I need?
Read More-Eight weeks- were the only two words that jumped out at me from my phone screen as I read the email from school this morning. Eight weeks is the exact amount of time that the school gives us as a final opportunity to settle any outstanding school-related matters, as it's also eight weeks until my daughter achieves another great milestone in her life: graduating from high school.
Read MoreThe history behind textiles is fascinating as they have accompanied the chronicle of humanity for centuries as an everyday element of our lives. However, for Ana María Hernando, textiles are much more than that. For this versatile artist, textiles have been part of her life since she was a child in her beloved Argentina and today, they become the vehicle to express her emotions and turn up the volume of the sometimes-silent woman’s voice.
Read MoreArt is all around us. Colors, textures, and lines, among other elements that constitute a piece of art, inevitably generate an emotion inside of us that can magically change any space's atmosphere. Even if we are not fully aware of it, we have all experienced a spark of sentiment incited by art in a unique way. That’s why I think Public Art is essential to any community. To be exposed to magnificent installations or sculptures as part of our everyday commute can transform our lives into a cultural journey without even realizing it. This has been Public Art of the University of Houston System’s mission for many years and I’m excited to share with you today their new and exciting projects.
Read MoreEvery time I have my children's attention, I feel like it's the perfect opportunity to talk with them about important issues that concern me the most. Golden moments. However, that ground gold slips through my fingers when I realize that instead of having a conversation, I'm just lecturing them. Have you ever thought mid-conversation with them: — Here I go again with my endless and boring speeches.
Read MoreBy the simple fact of having decided to start reading this article, you’ve already taken the first step towards prioritizing your breast health. Mammograms are considered of the most effective screening tools used in the early detection of breast cancer, and when caught early, breast cancer may be easier to treat. Take your health into your own hands by making a screening mammogram part of your annual breast care routine.
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