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Foodie for the Soul

A lot of those who know me, will be saying, "well it's about time she started a blog! I am sick of going back in time on her facebook page for her recipes!" and yes you are absolutely correct. Enough people finally convinced me to actually start a blog. With a 3 month old in one arm and a laptop in the other, here I am frantically typing my first post before he wakes up. So no more searching for my recipes through my posts on facebook people, I am bringing all the deliciousness here to this very page! A one-stop shop for all your healthy eating needs that are quick and easy to make any day during the week but will still carry out that wow factor through to your dining companions!

For those of you who have never met me before, here's a brief introduction. I am the most passionate when it comes to food. I am 100% Nicaraguan but born and raised in Washington, D.C. I have three brothers, I am the oldest. They all love my cooking. :) I married my highschool sweetheart three years ago and my first baby and son in June. I work as a budget analyst for the government by day but look most forward to coming home and cooking at night. Currently still on maternity leave, I am getting back into my cooking "groove" which is not only therapeutic for me but keeps me incredibly happy!!

Now for my culinary resume, it's not professional or impressive but here goes: I auditioned 3x for the MasterChef show on FOX and almost made it the last time to LA. I am saying it's totally their loss! Now with a 3 month old, I find it very difficult to go to NYC and audition again. Anyway, I also took advantage of the "Chef for a day" event that a local D.C. restaurant sponsors here which was tons of fun! I had a small cupcake business for a little bit as well and did Groupons and a wedding but that soon ended when my partner herself started a family. Funny how children complicate our lives, huh? But now I am in LOVE with being a mom especially because I am also cooking and looking ways to get my pre-baby body back!

After doing a 30 day cleanse and re-teaching myself how to eat healthy without compromising in flavor, I have totally devised tons of recipes to share with anyone who needs a good meal to look forward to at the end of the day but doesn't have the time to marinade overnight etc.! I never have time to marinade over night so you won't find that kind of recipe here. All you need is 30 minutes to 1 hour to cook my food.

So enjoy reading and check out my first recipe I ever posted on Facebook. More pictures will be included for future recipes and blogs! :)