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TITANIC LOVE

Havana, Cuba 2003 My paternal grandmother, Mardi Blun Bowden, was an amateur genealogist and did immense research over 40-some odd years, digging into our family’s history.As a… Read more “TITANIC LOVE”

May 22, 2014March 12, 2016 by mbowdensimon

KRISTINA TRAIN TALKS ABOUT HER NEW ALBUM, WHY SHE’S SINGING IN SPANISH AND THOSE TEXTS WITH BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

This past Saturday Luis and I sat shoulder to shoulder in an intimate, packed house to see Kristina Train perform with the Savannah Music Festival. The set… Read more “KRISTINA TRAIN TALKS ABOUT HER NEW ALBUM, WHY SHE’S SINGING IN SPANISH AND THOSE TEXTS WITH BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN”

April 4, 2014March 12, 2016 by mbowdensimon

CLAUDIA DEEN TALKS VENEZUELA, FITNESS AND BICULTURAL LIFE WITH BOBBY

I recently sat down with Venezulean-born Claudia Deen, who married Southerner, Cooking Channel host and cookbook author, Bobby, last summer at his mom’s home in Savannah, to… Read more “CLAUDIA DEEN TALKS VENEZUELA, FITNESS AND BICULTURAL LIFE WITH BOBBY”

March 14, 2014March 12, 2016 by mbowdensimon

STORYBOARD: OUR NEW YEAR’S TRIP TO HAVANA

Notes to come next week, but for now a walk through Havana.  Our storyboard: Havana rooftops: A neighbor washes clothes On the ground: With Abuela Ana “It… Read more “STORYBOARD: OUR NEW YEAR’S TRIP TO HAVANA”

January 10, 2014March 12, 2016 by mbowdensimon

A RECIPE: ROASTED CHICKEN, SESAME PANCAKES AND RED MISO HOISIN SAUCE

A handsome pair: sesame pancakes and hoisin sauce Last night I posted a quick bit on Facebook about a great meal I threw together, which comes from… Read more “A RECIPE: ROASTED CHICKEN, SESAME PANCAKES AND RED MISO HOISIN SAUCE”

December 13, 2013March 12, 2016 by mbowdensimon

THE NEXT AMERICAN HOLIDAY

Photo: Chad Santos for Instagram Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is a traditional celebration in Mexico November 1st and 2nd, in connection to the Catholic… Read more “THE NEXT AMERICAN HOLIDAY”

October 31, 2013March 12, 2016 by mbowdensimon

SALTED AND STYLED: THE BEAN COLLECTION

This week I am thrilled to guest blog for the insanely talented women of Salted and Styled, which was recently awarded 2013’s Best Food Blog by the International Association… Read more “SALTED AND STYLED: THE BEAN COLLECTION”

October 15, 2013March 12, 2016 by mbowdensimon

THURSDAY’S BREW

  Today is National Coffee Day. I can’t think of a better reason to celebrate something I love. Clearly, I’m not the only one, as roughly 83… Read more “THURSDAY’S BREW”

September 27, 2013September 29, 2016 by mbowdensimon

SALSA! RUMBA!

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S. from September 15 to October 15 and people celebrate the many contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to this country,… Read more “SALSA! RUMBA!”

September 21, 2013March 12, 2016 by mbowdensimon

BABY BLING + THE CULTURAL FIRESTORM

The firestorm that Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen recently set off, following this innocent Instagram share of her with her seven-month-old daughter, Vivian Lake, wearing itsy-bitsy earrings and a matching… Read more “BABY BLING + THE CULTURAL FIRESTORM”

September 12, 2013May 31, 2016 by mbowdensimon

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