Moving to New York City last year meant being nearby so many cities and states in the Northeast that I wanted to explore. Vermont had always been high on my list – the fall leaves and the maple syrup were two top priorities. I mentioned the trip idea to a few girlfriends, and they were…
Food
Where to Eat When You Visit New York
One of the best things about living in New York is having so many friends and family come visit. I love being able to give recommendations on where to eat and drink. After a year of living in the city, I’ve collected quite the list. These are the must-try spots I’ve vetted in Manhattan and…
Take Me Back to Mexico City
Every time I go on a vacation I play a little game game in my head asking myself, “Could I live here?” I love to evaluate the city, the food, the people, the language, the lifestyle and overall ask myself if the city is somewhere I could call home. Mexico City kept making me say,…
Summer Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is my favorite summer side dish. I love the colors of fresh produce, the fun noodles you can pick and the chilling, refreshing taste on a hot summer day. The beauty of pasta salad is that you can truly mix and match anything you have in your fridge, anything that looks good at the store…
One New Thing a Week in New York City
This year instead of making a 2018 resolution, I decided to make a goal to do one new thing a week in the city. Whether it was walking into a new bodega, trying a new coffee shop or eating at a restaurant on my never-ending list of spots to explore, it could be big or…
Gabriela is all about (mostly) healthy and always easy recipes that work for an on-the-go lifestyle. You can usually find her talking to a camera about what's she's cooking and eating.