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 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 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 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.
Read MoreLast week I stumbled upon an event that immediately caught my attention, not only because it’s art related, but also because it includes families, parks, and the creativity of our great community, and it’s happening next week, the Art Bike Festival.
Read MoreIt was such an honor for me to participate and talk about our amazing city in their article “The 22 Best Places to Travel in the US in 2022”.
Read MoreThanksgiving is one of my favorite American traditions. Ever since we came to the U.S. many years ago, we quickly adopted this tradition as our own because of how beautiful and meaningful it is to simply give thanks and count our blessings. And most importantly, teach our kids to do the same.
Read MoreIt was so exciting to be on @houstonlifetv with Derrick Shore to talk about some amazing ways to celebrate Día de Muertos here in Houston. I felt so proud to share with him and their audience what this beautiful Mexican tradition is all about.
Read MoreAfter a long and deep sigh, I can finally say this surreal school year has come to an end. Unprecedented, weird, unpredictable, challenging, different, and dividing are just a few understated adjectives to describe it, but we did it!
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