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!
September 17, 2023
Grief. Unimaginable, painful, swooping waves of grief. I’ve experienced a similar journey before with my dad’s passing in 2017 but this, this is different. This is me missing a limb. It’s been less than 24 hours since my sweet, wonderful, light of my life dog named Obadiah passed away. And I’m writing to help process […]
August 25, 2023
This is the epitome of R&R and you can find it in San Antonio, Texas! I recently spent the weekend in San Antonio and stayed at Mokara Hotel & Spa for a luxurious solo vacay and it was an absolute dream! I shared the room details in an Instagram reel and the highlights included high […]
August 13, 2023
If you’re looking for a new high rise to stay at in downtown Austin, Hyatt Centric should be at the top of your list! I was recently hosted here and had the most delightful stay. Even though it’s in the heart of downtown, my floor on the 23rd floor was incredibly quiet and peaceful! I […]
Create Meals in 30 Minutes or less with my new Recipe E-Book! More info about the e-book: Home cook beginners, aficionados and those in between: I’ve carefully and meticulously made this recipe book for you to make your cooking efforts successful! It includes 31 pages of original recipes, detailed grocery lists, a meal prep schedule, and loads of […]
June 11, 2023
I am soooo excited to finally share this news! I have been working on this meal prep e-book for you for the past several months and it’s finally ready to be published. I’ve filled this 31 page e-book with everything you need to successfully meal prep. It has my original recipes, detailed grocery lists, a […]
April 26, 2023
I’m so excited to share this new delicious chimichurri chicken recipe!! Ok, so I’ll be honest this is a major *cheat* in terms of it being an original recipe because… the chimichurri rice is from the frozen section at Trader Joe’s haha This is my first time having it and… oh my goodness. It is […]
April 13, 2023
The newest & hottest bar in south Austin is Lulu’s🍹 This airy, bright and beautiful bar is an absolute gem – everything from the atmosphere to the cocktail menu is dare I say, perfection. Lulu’s is a gorgeous space, and the drinks are all you could want in a cocktail. PLUS they have a fantastic […]
These spicy sausage quesadillas are super simple to make and the blend of spice from the sausage with the mellow Monterrey cheese and freshly made pico is a perfect match! The fresh pico adds lightness to this dish – pile it on as high as your heart desires. You can of course sub the cheese […]
January 23, 2023
Now this is a healthy and delicious food truck you have to add to your list!! ZIKI is a new school food truck serving up incredible food with a Greek + Mexican twist! they pride themselves on never using seed oils (like vegetable or canola) and source local ingredients like pasture raised eggs and veggies. […]
January 19, 2023
Here are 3 of the BEST meal prep tricks to make the most of your time and money! P.S. if you’re looking for help with having fresh made meals in your fridge, let’s chat! 1. Let’s say you’re doing meal prep for 3 recipes for the week. Choose recipes with 10 or less ingredients and […]
January 8, 2023
I’ve been blogging for 6+ years and I finally, finally, finally have my own Amazon storefront! What does this mean exactly? I’ve curated my Amazon page to share my best recommendations for things I use on a daily basis. Kitchen supplies, toys for Nadia, cleaning products, daily supplements, and more! Because we can all use […]