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🛒❤️Today, I’m finally learning how to recreate my 🛒❤️Today, I’m finally learning how to recreate my mom’s famous Gorditas using quality, affordable ingredients from @Walmart! #walmartpartner
If you want to make these at home, save this post and check out the full recipe below:
🫓 Gorditas
Dough: Mix 2 cups Maseca, 1 tsp salt, and 2 cups warm water. Roll into balls and press into thick discs.
Cook: Sear on a hot skillet for 2–3 mins per side.
Stuff: Slit open while warm and stuff with all the cheese. Melt on the skillet.
🌶️ Salsa de Chile de Árbol
Boil 4 Roma tomatoes and 5 dried chiles de árbol for 10 mins. Blend with 2 garlic cloves, a splash of water, and salt.
🌺 Agua de Jamaica
Boil 1 cup hibiscus flowers in 4 cups water for 10 mins. Strain into a pitcher, stir in ½ cup sugar, add 4 cups cold water, top with some lime and serve over ice. 
Let me know in the comments your favorite dish your mom makes!👇🏽
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These vibrant fantasy creatures come straight from Mexico City’s folk-art tradition, handmade with cartonería, a detailed papier-mâché technique.
Now through March 29, 2027, you can spot 12 of them around Downtown Garland Square, 4 massive sculptures + 8 smaller ones. Guided tours coming in November.
Bonus stops:
📍 Central Library - see 8 mini maquettes up close
📍 Garland Visitor Center - grab a Lotería card and collect stickers as you explore 
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🪩Good vibes and gorgeous bags are waiting for you 🪩Good vibes and gorgeous bags are waiting for you under the disco ball at @consuelastyle! 
If you haven’t seen how incredibly cute this space is yet, you need to check it out ASAP (bring your camera!). Make it a date this October! Drop in over the next few weekends to shop and enjoy these perks:
🎶Saturdays | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Vibe to a live DJ with a drink in hand.
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✨Don’t miss the party, follow @consuelastyle for updates on all upcoming events! #meetmeatconsuela
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From now through November 3, they are serving incredible themed dishes and cocktails, and a beautiful five-course tasting experience curated by @chefrichardsandoval 
Here is what we tried:
Luz de Mar Tiradito: Fresh, bright, and perfectly balanced.
Fuego del Sol Short Rib: Incredibly tender, served with a charred poblano cheese enchilada.
Amanecer Pumpkin Brûlée: Mind-blowing and the perfect finale.
The drink menu is just as intentional. The Elote Mezcalita brings savory, and smoky notes, while the Sol offers a crisp mix of sparkling wine, marigold, and mango. The unexpected star was the Punch Calavera, a zero-proof blend of hibiscus, cinnamon tea, and guava that everyone at the table loved.
Experience it yourself inside @fshouston 
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Omg y’all…was no one going to tell me a gas station in the International District of Houston is hiding some of the best tacos in the city?!
I’m still thinking about that ribeye taco, absolutely incredible!! The barbacoa was a close second, and you cannot leave without grabbing some aguas frescas.
They also have a massive menu with tortas, quesabirrias, nachos, quesadillas, elote en vaso, and more! It’s officially an add to your Houston bucket list!
👇🏼 What other hidden gems should I check out in the International District? Drop your recommendations below!
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@oktoberfestnationhouston is pouring real imported Hofbräu München beer all month long! 
Grab your crew, throw on your finest dirndl or lederhosen, and get ready for a massive party! Here is what’s waiting for you:
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- Giant Pretzels & Juicy Bratwursts 🥨🌭
- Epic Photo Ops 📸
📍 2106 Dallas St, Houston, Texas
📆 Running all month long: October 1–31
🎟️ Tickets range from $15–$50 (packages include drinks, food, and carnival tickets!)
Tag your drinking buddy in the comments below! 👇
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No. 54號, Section 1, Meicun Rd, 西區 West District, Taichung City, Taiwan 403
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Took my parents to @mamboseafood to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with their amazing Cocktail Flight. It comes with three iconic drinks:
🇳🇮 Macuá from Nicaragua (my absolute favorite!)
🇵🇷 Piña Colada from Puerto Rico
🇲🇽 Paloma Roja from Mexico
Bonus celebration: @mamboseafood is officially celebrating 30 years, so you know we had to go all out and order a massive feast! 🥳
Here is the full lineup of what we ordered:
🍺 Mambo Chelada
🥟 Empanadas Costeñas
🐟 Grilled Catch (Mambo Style)
🦐 Shrimp Aguachile
🐟 Mojarra Frita
🌮 Shrimp Al Pastor Tacos
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🎟️Tickets are about $12 and I highly recommend buying them online as lines can be long.
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A day at Disney World’s Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot

May 16, 2021      Leave a Comment

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A Day At Disney World's Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot 2021

I was so excited to spend a day at Disney World’s Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot, which runs March 3-July 5, 2021.

I will be covering what to skip on (what I tried and will say PASS on), what are the MUST haves, what I wish I had tried, and what to expect and other tips on how to make your experience at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival a great one!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Short answer, flowers, lots of flowers. 

No but really, you will see lots of beautiful colorful flowers and also topiaries. Look out for these sculptures made out of plants shaped like Disney characters, gardens and wildlife habitats.

Also note to pick up a Festival Passport at the entrance. It has all the details on Topiaries, entertainment, food, drinks etc. I would say to stop and take a moment and look over it and highlight what you want to try.  Make a game plan! 

Click here for the full list, so you can start making plans from home!

FYI: As Disney is operating at limited capacity, make sure to check Park availability here before booking your flight and ticket to Disney.

Here are a couple of my favorite Topiaries below. Click here for a full list.

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What to get

Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2021 France food goat cheese tart

Here is a list of my favorites and MUST haves at The Flower & Garden Festival.

FRANCE

Get the Tarte aux Oignons Caramelises et Chevre (Goat cheese tart), you will NOT be disappointed. I mean anything with goat cheese is good right?

JAPAN

Get the Frushi, it’s pretty much fruit sushi, so good and refreshing!

ITALY

We tried the Arancini, fried risotto balls, and they were SO good. 

Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2021 Japan frushi

What I wanted to try

CHINA

House-made Crab and Cheese Wontons and I’m a sucker for vodka sodas and this Kung Fu Punch adds mango syrup and orange juice, yes please!

GERMANY

Potato Pancakes with house made apple sauce or with caramelized ham, onions, and herb sour cream, I am SOLD.

FRANCE

I love Rose and regret not trying the VeRy Raspberry, rose wine with natural raspberry flavor, and the La Vie en Rose Frozen slushy, which contains vodka and St. Germain.

NEAR MOUSE GEAR

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company near Mouse Gear has a Bloomin Berry, Frozen lemon and blackberry syrup with a splash of Vodka.

 

What to skip on

MEXICO

We tried the Tostada de Cochinita & Taco Vampiro. They were both good but nothing to rave about so I would say, SKIP! Although, if you still want to try one, I did prefer the tostada over the taco.

I also tried the Passion fruit margarita. Sounds great right? Wrong! It tasted like margarita mix with a slight fruitier flavor, I couldn’t even finish it, SKIP!

I do want to point out I have had my fair share of Mexican food as I am Mexican and I live in Texas, which has a lot of great Mexican food as well. 

ITALY

We tried the Margherita pizza and it was good but nothing to rave about or go out of your way for, PASS and try something else.

 

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In conclusion

If you are planning on being at Disney World March 3 – July 5, I hope you get a chance to spend a day at Disney World’s Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot.

I hope you have a brief idea on what to expect, what to get, and what to skip on. If y’all have any questions let me know in the comments!

Is the Flower & Garden Festival on your list to visit?

If you are interested on learning more of how traveling to Disney during a pandemic is like click here to read my post.

& For more information on the Flower & Garden Festival check out my friends Tanna's blog post here which goes into more detail on the food & even shopping!

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