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!
September 21, 2023
Here are five exceptionally delicious meals I’ve eaten lately that you NEED to know about… and there’s no shortage of good food in Austin. Whether you’re looking for TexMex, Asian fusion, Italian or something in between, there’s always a good meal waiting for you in town. 1. Barbacoa enchiladas at La Mancha – Filled to […]
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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 […]
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March 8, 2023
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 […]
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! The way we celebrate the holidays this year might look a little different, but the good news is that Christmas is still coming! We can still show our loved ones how much we care, even if it’s from far away. Last year I did a foodie focused […]
November 14, 2020
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May 28, 2020
When you want breakfast in under 5 minutes, this is what you make. Yes, we are working from home, but we are still working, and we still need to fuel our bodies with nutritional (and tasty) things. Enter this smoothie bowl. It’s creamy, it’s tangy, it’s got bits of crunch, and it’s everything you want […]
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February 24, 2020
I’ve been gluten free off and on for years and have been living in Austin for 10 years soooo I know a thing or two about where to get the BEST gluten free things in town. It can sometimes feel overwhelming trying to figure out where to go to get good gluten free eats, so […]
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June 2, 2019
Hot Luck Festival is over but the meaty memories live on! I had such a great time at Al Fuego, their main event, and I want to share some of my favourite bites with you! Goat barbacoa tacos from Suerte Blue fin collar hand rolls from Uchi Sotol aged carne apache from Comedor Beef rendang […]
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This was my third year in a row to attend AFW and it was one of the best times yet! I was lucky to partner with 14 Hands Winery to help spread the word about their delicious wines. They served a refreshing frosĂ©, a smooth red blend, bubbles and rosĂ©. Their wines also just launched […]
May 8, 2019
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March 13, 2019
TEN WEEKS. I can barely believe it!!! While I haven’t adhered to the AIP diet, I know I’ve made great strides in resetting my liver, adrenals and gut health. I really am SO proud I’ve made it this far- everything I’ve politely refused a free drink at a media event, every time I’ve driven past […]
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March 8, 2019
Week 9 and I’m still going… I only have three weeks left until I’m finished with my reset! I just started seeing an acupuncturist – Stephen has an integrative medicine style which I like a lot more than what I’ve experienced in the past. We had an almost 2 hour session where we talked about […]
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March 1, 2019
Ok so I realized I can’t give up chickpeas. They’re good in SO MANY things and in so many ways! I also haven’t knocked the nightshades or eggs yet (but am having them much less frequently). I’ve been getting 10 – 12 hours of sleep a night since I left my office job which has […]
