Chowder and New England go together, so this time around I wanted to bring some of my Dominican flair into the kitchen, while keeping New England traditions alive, and this Creamy Caribbean Clam Chowder was born. This post is a paid partnership with Snow's, a New England based company that's been around since 1920. 

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Today, my first guest writers for the travel section are here and introducing you to a country on my bucket list: Cuba! Alyssa and Saili, both Boston-based photographers, traveled to Cuba this past year and have come back with some of the most gorgeous photography, along with the most delicious & colorful stories ever - I'm happy to have them share their experience on what to see, do, eat, and drink in Cuba, along with some travel tips and tricks on how to make the trip happen. Take it away ladies!

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If you're already thinking about summer vacation, I'm here to tell you that escaping to the warm, welcoming Dominican Republic for a couple of days this upcoming summer is just the thing you need. Discover below why - and book your flight as soon as you're done reading the post!

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Read along as I rediscover the food of my homeland - the Dominican Republic - while visiting the 2015 Bavaro Culinary Week event. It sure was a delicious week!

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There are two basic categories I miss from my home island of the Dominican Republic (aside from my family and friends): fresh tropical fruits and…. the rest of the food! Today, I’m sharing some photos from our latest trip this past fall.   First and foremost, I miss the fresh fruits. Actually, even more so...

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Planning a summer vacation to the Caribbean? Be sure to check out Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa in the Dominican Republic!  Has it ever happened to you that you go on vacation and come home even more exhausted than when you went on vacation? Somehow, vacations have become exhausting trips filled with itineraries and...

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“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” -Charles M. Schulz  While visiting the Dominican Republic, M and I wanted to experience some new to us foodie adventures, so a day trip to the El Sendero del Cacao, an organic cacao farm, was a must! As we drove down...

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On our trip to the Dominican Republic, one of the highlights was a two-day visit to the Brugal distillery and aging facilities. Known as THE Dominican rum of choice worldwide, Brugal has been producing rum since 1888. Created by Andres Brugal Montaner, originally from Spain and arriving to the Dominican Republic by way of Cuba...

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After working 16-hour days all summer long last summer, we did like adults do and saved up some money. Not for a down payment on a house or to pay some boring bills, but to go on a week-long, all-inclusive vacation at the Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Once we stepped...

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