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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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    • Beauty
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    • Pressure Cooker
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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
  • Jay Enjoying Sahale Snacks. Snack easy with Sahale snacks, they are the delicious option that fit seemlessly into your everyday lives. Sahale Snacks use unique combinations and layers of flavor with real ingredients to elevate your everyday snacking experience. Lifestyle

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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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. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Buttermilk PancakesNothing says fall like my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Pancakes. These from-scratch pumpkin pancakes are made with real pumpkins and buttermilk making them super moist and fluffy, they are perfect for fall mornings.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Pancakes

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Nothing says fall like my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Pancakes. These from-scratch pumpkin pancakes are made with real pumpkins and buttermilk making them super moist and fluffy, they are perfect for fall mornings. Pumpkin Chocolate …

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Staying Healthy and Active With Poise – Janice’s Story

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Today I am sharing my mom, Janices’ story about Staying Healthy and Active With Poise. Living with fibromyalgia can be tough, but my mom has overcome many hurdles in life, from having kids to becoming …

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See how I use my superpowers to pack my kid's lunches giving them extra Fuel For Back To School. I'm sharing my Super Hero Lunch Boxes idea where you can build a healthy balanced meal using foods your kids will love.
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Super Hero Lunch Boxes – Fuel For Back To School

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See how I use my superpowers to pack my kid’s lunches giving them extra Fuel For Back To School. I’m sharing my Super Hero Lunch Boxes idea where you can build a healthy balanced meal …

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Pumpkin Tiramisu. Fall means pumpkin and whats fall without pumpkin flavored desserts. Enjoy a slice of this amazingly easy to make Pumpkin Tiramisu with your morning cup of coffee.
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Pumpkin Tiramisu

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Fall means pumpkin and whats fall without pumpkin-flavored desserts. Enjoy a slice of this delicious easy-to-make Pumpkin Tiramisu with your morning cup of coffee. Pumpkin Tiramisu It’s finally here! Fall has come upon us as …

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Thrill Seekers Welcome – Busch Gardens Williamsburg

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Thrill-seekers are always welcome at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg. Named the most beautiful theme park for over 30 years in a row, this beautiful theme park hosts many different events throughout the year. Learn why thrill …

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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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L’Auberge Chez Francois – Great Falls, VA

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