Lasesana

LATEST ARTICLES ( 205 )

• Panettone Bread Pudding

  

  (serves 8-10)Panettone is a traditional Italian fruit cake served at Christmas, and Christmas is usually the time when panettone is most fresh.  So what do you... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 11 Unusual and Bizarre Hobbies

  

  yarnbombing by =mc2 Flickr CommonsFrom my column in Communities @ Washington Times:WASHINGTON DC, January 25, 2013- Starting a new hobby can be a good way of... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Heart-Shaped Box, Joe Hill

  

  *** ½ Heart-Shaped BoxCover of Heart-Shaped Box: A NovelAuthor: Joe HillFirst Edition: 2000Original language: English Awards: Bram Stoker Award for Best... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, RECIPES

• 10 Ways to Beat Writer’s Block

  

  All writers experience writers’s block.  What is important is getting through it.  Some techniques will work for you, while others may not. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, RECIPES

• Costa Rica: Pura Vida!

  

  by John StringosFrom my column at Communities @ Washington TimesWASHINGTON DC, January 24, 2013- Growing up in a Latin culture, I associate Costa Ricans,... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 CULTURE

• Divergent, Veronica Roth

  

  *****DivergentAuthor: Veronica RothFirst Edition: 2011Original language: EnglishAwards: Goodreads Choice Award for Favorite Book of 2011 and for Best Young Adul... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, RECIPES

• Military Working Dogs Today Have Long History of Heroism

  

  Flickr CommonsFrom my column at the Washington Times CommunitiesWASHINGTON, January 10, 2013 - Working dogs form an important part of today’s military. Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, PETS

• The Last Chinese Chef, Nicole Mones

  

  ***½ The Last Chinese ChefAuthor: Nicole MonesFirst Edition: 2007Original language: EnglishSummary:It has been a year since Maggie’s husband passed away,... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Choke, Chuck Palahniuk

  

  *****Choke Cover of ChokeAuthor: Chuck PalahniukFirst Edition: 2001Original language: EnglishWebsite: http://www.randomhouse.com/features/palahniuk/Author... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Blog of the Year Star # 3!

  

  I am so flattered to receive my third star from one of the most outspoken, thought-provoking, and hilarious bloggers out there: The Ranting Papizilla. Thank... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 BOOKS

• Beef Tripe Milanese Style, Trippa Alla Milanese

  

  (serves 4) A note on beef tripe:Beef tripe alla Milanese is one of my favorite dishes ever.  My grandmother made this dish on special occasions, and I never... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2013 BOOKS, RECIPES

• Brazilian Girl Auctions off Her Virginity

  

  From my column at the Washington Times CommunitiesAs a second girl in Brazil is selling her virginity online to the highest bidder, should we be asking more... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2013 SEXUALITY, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Blog of the Year Award 2012 – 2nd Star!

  

  Yesterday was my happiest blogging day yet! I got nominated for two awards, the Beautiful Blogger Award and for my 2nd star for the 2012 Blog of the Year.... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, RECIPES

• The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Stephen Chbosky

  

  *****The Perks of Being a Wallflower The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Author: Stephen ChboskyFirst Edition: 1999Original language:... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Tell No One, Harlan Coben

  

  **Tell No OneCover of Tell No OneAuthor: Harlan CobenFirst Edition: 2000Original language: EnglishAwards: Barry Award Nominee for Best Novel (2002), Macavity... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, RECIPES

• 11 Unusual New Year’s Eve Traditions

  

  by BlueEyesA73 Flickr Commons From my column at the Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON DC, December 31, 2012-The coming of a new year is often accompanied... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Top Ten Books Read In 2012

  

  WASHINGTON DC, December 28, 2012- I read a few books this year. I don’t know how many exactly, but probably not as many as I would have liked. I did read Fall o... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Shogun, James Clavell

  

  *****ShogunAsian Saga #3English: Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua at UFC Fan Expo (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Author: James ClavellFirst Edition: 1975Original language:... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Upgrade?

  

  My husband has been dumping on my bike for a few months.  He kept telling me that I’d outgrown my Cannodale Quick 6, but I wanted to keep riding it for... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Carne Desmechada, Colombian Ropa Vieja With Egg

  

  (serves 4) Ingredients: 1 Flank Steak (about 1 lb.) 1 medium yellow or white onion, small dice 1 medium yellow or white onion, cut in 4 1 carrot, peeled and... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2012 RECIPES