I cannot believe how quickly May flew by and I am so sorry that I have been so MIA these past few weeks! I have had a lot going on lately that has been keeping me from being able to have the time to write, but have made a promise to myself that starting this week I am going to make a point of planning out the time I need to devote to maknwaves, no matter how busy I may be. Since we are a few days into June I decided that I better get on my “Favorite Things: May [...] […] Continue reading →

As promised I did not forget about one of the most important aspects of Cinco de Mayo…the drinks! Cinco de Mayo is my favorite holiday for making fun and entertaining drinks, loaded with tequila, rum, and fresh fruit flavors. Tip for making fun drinks healthier: When making fun celebratory drinks at home I always do two things. If a recipe calls for simple syrup (sugar), I replace the sugar with a little bit of agave nectar or truvia. Most of the time one of the two adds the perfect […] Continue reading →

Last night Mike and I went out to dinner with his cousin and his cousin’s girlfriend for dinner at a newly opened, upscale, Mexican restaurant called Temazcal Tequila Cantina. I have been wanting to go here since it opened, but since it has a waterfront view the place has been nearly impossible to get a table at. Finally I think things have calmed down a little now that winter is upon us but this place was still pretty packed for a Tuesday night. Temazcal has an incredible atmosphere […] Continue reading →