July 4th

Plan the Perfect Picnic

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Plan the Perfect Picnic for July 4th!

By Grace Bastidas | 07/01/2011 - 14:00 | 0 Comments

Celebrate Independence Day this weekend by grabbing a basket and heading to the park for a festive Latin-style picnic.

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Wicker baskets may be classic, but they lack personality. Instead, pick up a handmade palm basket ($137.44, directfrommexico.com), which features flowers and other traditional Mexican designs and can be used as...

Low Calorie Cocktail

Say "Cheers" to Low-Calorie Cocktails This July 4th!

By Grace Bastidas | 06/29/2011 - 15:35 | 0 Comments

Want to enjoy cocktails in the sun this weekend without worrying about piling on the pounds? So do we! Here are two low-calorie drinks from chef Julian Medina’s New York City–based Yerba Buena restaurants that taste delicious but won’t compromise your bikini body.

The Sun-Dia from Yerba Buena Perry

Serves 1...