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Life With Jay Simms

Life With Jay Simms

Exploring Life One Plate and Adventure At A Time

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  • Lifestyle
    • Beauty
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    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
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    • Drinks
    • Pressure Cooker
    • Side Dishes
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Learn how to make a classic Cuban sandwich at home, it's crispy, melty, and full of classic Cuban flavor. This Cubano sandwich recipe is perfect for meal prep, easy lunches, tailgates, and feeding a crowd..
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Cuban Sandwich (Cubano)

Bottomless brunch at Easy Company is a weekend favorite at The Wharf, offering waterfront views, elevated brunch classics, and vibrant energy. From sipping frosé to celebrating birthdays and group outings, it’s The Wharf’s go-to spot for unforgettable weekend fun in Washington, DC.
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Bottomless Brunch at Easy Company – The Wharf’s Go-To Spot for Weekend Fun!

Bright, zesty, and so delicious, these Lemon Greek Potatoes are the side dish that everyone will love! With a crispy outside, fluffy inside, this easy make ahead recipe is perfect for holidays or everyday dinners.
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Lemon Greek Potatoes

Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this creamy Broccoli and Cheese Soup. This easy soup recipe is perfect as a cozy fall soup recipe or a hearty winter soup recipe that the whole family will love.
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Broccoli and Cheese Soup

A fresh and easy Spring Salad Recipe! This Asparagus Salad With Goat Cheese is a healthy recipe that’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, or dinner.
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Asparagus Salad With Goat Cheese

Warm, sweet, and perfectly spiced, this maple cinnamon latte is the ultimate sip of autumn. With rich maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon, it’s a cozy fall inspired recipe that tastes just like your favorite coffee shop drink, but made right at home. One mug and you’ll be hooked all season long!
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Maple Cinnamon Latte

Looking for the best cinnamon rolls recipe ever? Say hello to these ooey-gooey, soft, and fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls that taste like a warm hug straight from the oven! They’re sweet, cozy, and guaranteed to make your kitchen smell like pure happiness.
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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

This Brown Sugar Pineapple Baked Ham is the ultimate easy holiday recipe for any celebration. Juicy, tender, and glazed to perfection, it’s the best baked ham recipe to serve as your centerpiece for Christmas, Easter, or holiday parties. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a stunning holiday entree that everyone will love!
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Brown Sugar Pineapple Baked Ham

  • This fall of the bone Pressure Cooker Filipino Pork Adobo is to die for. Try my family's secret recipe and taste what we have been cooking for generations. Food
  • Jay's Style Black Booming Beauty Mini Dress Dancing Bears. Jay shares her latest style for the season. Follow along as Jay shares all the fun and interesting outfits she loves in her newest blog feature Jay's Style. Travel
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Hello and welcome! I’m Jessica “Jay” Simms, a Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. based travel blogger, foodie, and proud first-generation Filipino American, with a passion for adventure. I explore culture through cuisine and storytelling, sharing …

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Easy Spicy Chicken Tenders. Spicy Chicken Strips are perfect for weeknight dinners. It's an easy and quick recipe that only takes a few minutes to fry up, yet it is packed full of flavor and super addictive.
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Easy Baked Chicken Tenders

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An Easy Baked Chicken Tenders recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Made with tender chicken breast and coated with a crispy flavorful panko crust. Easy Baked Chicken Tenders With busy school nights, I like …

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Kids Eat and Play For Free in San Diego All October

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Visit San Diego in October for budget-friendly travel as Kid’s Eat and Play for Free! View a full list of fun things to do for free with kids in San Diego this October. Kids Eat …

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Have a blast of fun this summer at Kings Dominion KidsFest going on right now! Enjoy tons of live entertainment, animal balloons and so much more during the annual KidsFest event.
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Kings Dominion KidsFest – A Blast of Fun This Summer

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Have a blast of fun this summer at Kings Dominion KidsFest going on right now! Enjoy tons of live entertainment, animal balloons and so much more during the annual KidsFest event. Kings Dominion KidsFest – …

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Being The Baby of The Family Isn't Always Easy, it's definitely not always sunshine and rainbows. There is the constant being picked last, or getting the last of whatever is being given. Where you have to share the house with all of your crazy siblings, who seemed to get away with murder when mom wasn't looking.
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Being The Baby of The Family Isn’t Always Easy

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Being The Baby of The Family Isn’t Always Easy, it’s definitely not always sunshine and rainbows. There is the constant being picked last, or getting the last of whatever is being given. Where you have …

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I'm sharing my 5 Tips To Help You Get The Most Out Of Your Workout. These tips are great for people like me who have busy schedules and minimal time to dedicate to this new lifestyle. I'm sharing my helpful tips to help you succeed with your new workout journey.
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5 Tips To Help You Get The Most Out Of Your Workout

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I’m sharing my 5 Tips To Help You Get The Most Out Of Your Workout. These tips are great for people like me who have busy schedules and minimal time to dedicate to this new …

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Looking for a fun and easy holiday breakfast idea? Say hello to Cap’n Crunch French Toast, a whimsical twist on a classic that’s crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and full of nostalgic holiday magic. Whether you're whipping this up for a festive Christmas morning breakfast, a cozy weekend brunch, or even a sweet brinner treat, this recipe is guaranteed to bring smiles all around.
This easy Avocado Salad on Toast recipe is a fresh, creamy, and flavorful twist on classic avocado toast variations. Perfect for a quick avocado toast breakfast, school lunch boxes, or even an afterschool snack for busy weeks.

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Bottomless brunch at Easy Company is a weekend favorite at The Wharf, offering waterfront views, elevated brunch classics, and vibrant energy. From sipping frosé to celebrating birthdays and group outings, it’s The Wharf’s go-to spot for unforgettable weekend fun in Washington, DC.
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Bottomless Brunch at Easy Company – The Wharf’s Go-To Spot for Weekend Fun!

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Glass of wine - Vini d'Italia and Gambero Rosso Wine tasting - Italian Embassy Washington, D.C.
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