the Blog
You’re going to find my in-depth reviews about places I’ve traveled to, kitchen adventures (and maybe mishaps) , restaurants I’ve visited far and wide (looking at you, Dublin) and tons more behind the scenes of what happens at The Monique Story!
November 29, 2016
Your mouth needs this soup. It will warm you up. It will fill you up. It won’t make you feel sick to your stomach like a lot of holiday/seasonal foods can do. Ingredients: 1 quart of Pomi tomato sauce 32oz chicken bone broth 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 can of cannelini beans 4 large carrots, […]
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October 14, 2016
Need some date night inspiration? Want a fun girls night in? Or just an evening to treat yo self? There is nothing yummier than fresh, aromatic pesto in a layered cheesy dish! I actually made this lasagna recently for my vegetarian parents last week and they LOVED it! My mom bought all the high quality ingredients […]
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October 5, 2016
Sandwiches are up there with something I could eat everyday and not get tired of because there are SOOOO many ways to make one! The first two sandwich shops I think of in Austin are Gourmand’s and Noble. One far east, one other in midtown, they both share similar sandwich creations, but have distinct flavours and […]
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After being inspired by Irene’s mac and cheese, deemed “dirty shells,” I knew I had to make my own version of it. These were the most cheesy, warm, and gooey shells that you can’t help but love. It is surprisingly easy to make! I also used protein packed elbow noodles to make it macro friendly. […]
September 20, 2016
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September 1, 2016
You know ya girl loves some gin so I’ve curated the best gin cocktails in town. And what better day to publish this than on World Gin Day! Take a look below for 19 of the most delicious gin beverages in Austin. TLC – the cucumber gimlet 2.Treaty Oak Distillery – TX g&t, my favorite things, […]
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August 17, 2016
We all love the feeling of eating a healthy, nutritious meal, but sometimes finding one that tastes decent is a struggle. What I love about Chi’lantro, and why I wanted to spotlight them on my blog, is that they totally understand the blend of health + nutrition! And that they are much more than just […]
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August 2, 2016
A few weekends ago, my sweet Joel took me out to Jacoby’s for a lovely date night. We chose this place after a friend convinced us it was worth going to (she was REALLY enthusiastic). And I totally see why. Even though she hyped it up, I wasn’t sure it was going to live up to […]
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After our night in Memphis, we headed to our friend’s wedding at Madison Creek Farms in Goodlettsville, Tennessee (just a quick drive north of Nashville). It was hot and sweaty and beautiful. The only thing I love more than beautiful friends gathered for love and commitment is the food and drinks that come with it. […]
July 15, 2016
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July 13, 2016
A few weeks ago, Joel and I drove to Nashville for a friends wedding. Actually, Joel drove the whole way there and back because he is a saint. I sat in the passenger seat and napped/DJed/ate snacks. But before we could get to Nashville, we stopped in Memphis. The drive was long and the wedding […]
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July 12, 2016
It has been TOO LONG since I’ve posted a blog and I sincerely apologize for that y’all! But do not fear, this post will have been worth the wait. Because BBQ. Barbecue. B-B-Q. However you want to write it or say it.. I love me some barbeQ. I just looked at my Instagram and I […]
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June 23, 2016
Alright you guys. I hate to do this, but I will warn you that this is a not-so-great review. My sister and I tried a new neighborhood restaurant, L’Oca D’Oro, a few days ago. I was so excited to have my cheat meal of yummy italian food… I was hugely disappointed. We ordered the peach […]
