THIS IS A LONG POST. MOSTLY INSTRUCTIONAL. DEFINITELY SOME FOOD. ALWAYS A STORY.
Whew. I’m back in the ATL.
That 2nd batch of my super crazy 10 days is almost over! 4 more and I think I’ll be able to lay down and watch a movie and maybe even ask a friend to take ME out […]
Hi friends. WOW. I’ve had a tremendously busy 10 days! Writing, singing, cooking, traveling, photo shoots and doing interviews. I don’t have enough hours in my day. And while I don’t need a drink, I do need something stimulating and exciting to keep me going! I have another set of 10 busy days coming up! […]
Mi nombre es Brenda. My friends call me B. And Bren is my stage and pen-name. I’m a single gal living alone in Atlanta for the time being. I’m a soulful chick. I have a passion for all things food. I’m a singer/musician really, but an incredible cook, I have to say! I was raised in a very traditional Latin home, which meant everything happened(s) in the kitchen, literally! story-telling, crying, partying, fighting…oh yeah and cooking!
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Paella is Cuban slang meaning "for her". It's also a Spanish dish of rice and a lot of seafood! I just threw Pael in there for the hec of it!
I thought this was a tee shirt when I first saw it. I’d love this bag even more if it was! Great for running errands and maybe even some light grocery shopping!
I’m styling a friend for his album cover. I’m thinking about this bowtie for his nautical and retro look. Please just don’t wear that when we go to dinner!
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Annatto or bixa is a seed from the annatto tree, indigenous to the Caribbean and Central America. It’s a spice we commonly use to color rice, meat dishes and sometimes even butter and does give a peppery taste. You will also find this spice used in the very popular branded Sazón seasoning packets by Goya. I sometimes use it as a substitute for saffron to make yellow rice. I seldom use it for my meats. In Latin countries the word is bijol or even achiote, though that has different properties I’ll address later. You can buy it in whole seeds and get the desired color by infusing in warm water or buy it in lose powder. Try it!
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