Influenster Sugar-n-Spice 2013 Vox Box First ImpressionsReview!

On Monday, March 18th, 2013, I received my awesome and longingly anticipated Sugar-n-Spice 2013 Vox Box arrived in the mail! I couldn't wait to open it up and see what I got inside. I was familiar with a few products like belVita and Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towellets (which I really love both products!). I also received Splenda Nectresse Sweetner which I never heard of until now; from Colgate's Optic White Regimen I received a toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash; and Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Total Moisture (lotion in a can, we shall see...). I can't wait to use the familiar products as well as the new ones I just go too! I had to share this since Influesnter is a great program to join! It's for free and all you have to do is set up an account, write reviews, earn badges, and see if you're qualified for a Vox Box! Cool right? I'll post a link to join and my YouTube video so you'll get the idea of what I'm talking about... =)


Influenster Link:  http://www.influenster.com/

My YouTube Review Video is up above! 


Also my Pinterest Board dedicated to this cool Vox Box:  http://pinterest.com/chefvero/sugar-n-spice-vox-box-2013-influenster/



Enjoy!

That Sex Show...

I am very intrigued by this show... I even was a part of it. I wish I could find the after show part that I was on....

http://www.logotv.com/video/that-sex-show-episode-14-season-1/1702769/playlist.jhtml


I feel this is an eclectic panel but by that I mean it in a good way, a Doctor (Dr.Mike Dow), Psychic(Dougal Fraiser), former Adult Film Star (Katie Morgan), and the "Lesbian girl next door"/hostess (Heidi Hamilton). They give sound advice and are very informative. I wish this was out when I was a teenager though! Hats of f to you awesome people at Logo and That Sex Show!

International Home & House Wares Show 2013 @ McCormick Place In Chicago...

This past Saturday my mother, father, Aunt Virgina, and I attended the 2013 International Home & House Wares Show at McCormick Place in Chicago. It was pretty cool we go to check out kitchen gadgets/products for the home or restaurant. The coolest part was meeting celebrity chefs at the event! Chef Sarah Gruenenberg (Season 9 Runner up on Top Chef Texas ON Bravo), Stephanie Izard (First female to win Top Chef Chicago Season 4 on Bravo), Ming Tsai (East Meets West on Food Network), Rick Bayless (Won Top Chef Masters Season 1 on Bravo, PBS Show Mexico: One Plate At A Time), Fabio Viviani (Top Chef contestant Season 5 New York, Top Chef All Stars, & Life After Top Chef on Bravo), Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes on Food Network), and Buddy Valastro (Cake Boss on TLC) to name a few. They were all awesome, except I wasn't able to get a picture of Chef Buddy Valastro though there were too many people around him. It was awesome! I got to try Chef Sarah Gruenenberg's Gnocchi and it's right up there with my Nonni's! Chef Ming Tsai and Chef Fabio Viviani were so funny and entertaining while they did their cooking demos. Chef Rick Bayless & Chef Stephanie Izard were very informative. Plus, I got to taste Stephanie Izard's food which was amazing too! It was a long and crazy day but well worth it. My  Aunt Virginia decided to drive to the city instead all of us taking the South Shore to get to McCormick Place. I know I shouldn't even think about him but as we crossed over the chicago Skyway it made me reminisce about driving over the Port of Los Angeles & the Port of Long Beach. I wanted to cry and I know it's wrong to since he no longer cares for me. It's hard because I miss him so much. Hell, as I'm  writing this damn blog I have an article of clothing that I wore when he and I went to L.A.C.M.A (the art meuseam in L.A.), Olvera Street, and we went to see the Other Guys at a movie theater in Long Beach. I really miss him yesterday it's been 2 months and he and I haven't spoke to one another. It's been so hard for me I miss his voice, and the conversations we had. That fucking skank of an ex-girlfriend had to fuck it up for me! I knew her stupid ass was trying to lure him in and apparently the slut seems to win as always. Why her? She cheated on him, hates dogs, and is some uneducated bitch! Why? I'm the one who really loves you and you damn well know that! ANYWAYS.... 
I wish I could forget you but I can't. I love you, I miss you, I need and want you in my life. 
I know, I need to stop.... I do have pictures from this past Saturday when I went to the International Home & Housewares Show 2013 of the I saw and met. 


Here are the pictures of the International Home & Housewares Show 2013 on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL:

 Chef Sarah Gruenenberg demoing at the Top Chef Booth... That Gnocchi was amazing! 

 Chef Ming Tsai demoing at the Kitchen Aid Showcase... He was very entertaining. 

Chef Ming Tsai telling us all a story of his Food Network days.

My mom told me to look and Chef Duff Goldman was close to us while we were watching Chef Ming Tsai.  

 Chef Fabio Viviani and I took a quick picture before Chef Rick Bayless started his demo. He was so nice! =)

 Chef Rick Bayless ready to start his demo. It was very educational about lemons, limes, citrus fruit in general, avocados, and Margarita's...

Chef Rick Bayless again...

I wanted to try some of the Guacamole he made. It was much different than the way my family and I make it. He added Hass Avocados, white onion, 2 Serrano chilies, almond butter, grapefruit juice and segments. 

 Chef Fabio Viviani getting ready to do his demo on homemade pasta! 

Chef Fabio was amazing! I loved how he made all of us laugh and we learned how to make pasta in a food processor. 

 
 Chef Fabio said, "It's not hold your horses, it's pace your horses." 

Chef Duff Goldman doing what he does best! 

Chef Stephanie Izard and I before she took on the demo stage! 

 
 Chef Stephanie demoing and sharing her love of Kim Chi, Sea Scallops, Broccoli Rabb, and avocado. 

Chef Duff Goldman & I at his booth. 

Chef Buddy Valastro, the Cake Boss' booth. We got to try his desserts and they were amazing! Plus we got spatulas too. I didn't get to met or take a picture with him.  

 

 Chef Fabio's book wasn't out yet so he gave out autographed pictures of himself. He was awesome!

 

 



 

 

I Really Miss You...

i feel that describes me some what (Check that above)...Well, here I go again pining over you. I try so much not to think about you but it's hard to forget someone you really love. Being "Love Sober" is like a junkie trying to stay away from hard core drugs. Love is such a powerful emotion that can be so beautiful but hurt like hell when you are left out in the cold world. A certain show, a song, an article of clothing that I wore when I was with you, pictures of you and I, somehow flood my mind of happier times and memories. My heart cries out for you and you left me here out on my own. I need you  right now more than ever. I'm going a rough patch and I thought I could rely on you. I feel so hurt that you left me. How could you say that you love me but leave me for someone bitch who did you wrong? I try to lay down to sleep but my mind is so restless since I can't stop thinking about how things went so wrong. You know that I want to be with you but I have to finish college first. I miss you but you could give a f*#$ less about how I feel. My love is so honest, deep, real, strong, and pure. I read something interesting about people with the biggest hearts always seem to get really hurt. I think it's very true. I gave you so many chances, I wanted you to be honest with me, communicate with me, to trust me but I get this feeling you never felt the same. I hate the fact that I try to go to bed at night I cry myself to sleep and you are probably able to carry on without one thought of me. I love you still and I know I shouldn't. I wanted this to work so badly and I felt so alone at times. Did I scare you away? I'm sorry if I did anything wrong that hurt you. I never meant to. I know when I get mad I tend to have a sharp tongue, be extremely blunt and honest. It's not done to be a "know it all" I say things that are the truth not to hurt you. I care for you and I know how women can be very deceitful, manipulative, and down right evil. Hell, Mya, put in a good way, " I know how a woman will try to game you, so don't get caught up because baby you'll lose."  I couldn't agree more with that. I know she is going to hurt you again and you don't believe me. I am very protective and loyal to the ones I love and I don't want you to get screwed over again. You don't think you will but I know deep in my heart she'll fuck you over again and again. I have a funny feeling you'll come running back to me but I'm scared of getting hurt by you again.  You told me that you end up hurting people that care so much about you. I have such a strong feeling that you feel you are not worthy of the love that I or your family and friends want to give to you. You're scared of what's really good for you but you opt for people who treat you like garbage. You are not trash but a beautiful diamond in the rough. You push the ones that love you the most away in fear of getting hurt too. There are people who are willing to be there for you no matter what you're going through in life. I WANT TO BE HERE FOR YOU. But you claim to longer need me. I know you still do despite what you say. It seems my loyalty, kindness, and my trustworthy heart get me into so much trouble. It's hard for me to dislike you even though you put me through so much bullshit. I can't find it in my heart to hate you. I just can't. I don't know what else to say. All I can do is count the days and pray to God that things will get better for me to heal and for you to know that I'm the ONE who really loves you.