Tag: #birthdays

We’ll always have Paris

We’ll always have Paris

We’ll always have Paris. Half of Onion Dip for Breakfast used to call the City of Lights home when she was a young, wide-eyed student soaking up every drop. This city has so much to offer from its aromatic markets, art in and out of 

Hey Mama!

Hey Mama!

These three beautiful humans raised me so lovingly that I nearly burst into tears of joy just thinking about them. The woman in the center is my Grandmama, the woman who taught me how to make the tenderest pie dough amongst countless lessons on love. 

Here’s to…

Here’s to…



We’re making more room for celebrating. There’s enough going on in the world that needs little reminding of how cruel it can be. So we’re having moments to toast to good times, blow out candles, dance here and there, and laugh. Laugh so hard that our stomachs begin to hurt. Here’s to laughter!



“Here’s to… family!” That’s how we kicked off an evening with passion fruit margaritas. Then there was a table covered by Mexican food. My parents joined us for a “seaside seafood feast” right along the Chicago River. Think ceviche, an array of seafood tacos, a whole red snapper, seafood-stuffed pineapple, and pitchers of fruity drinks. We had everything and concluded our meal with warm churros filled with flavorful caramel and a side of cinnamon ice cream. Here’s to food!










What are you celebrating?