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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
    • Dinner
    • 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
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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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Apple Pie Bread

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Apple Pie Bread is a homemade, sweet, and moist dessert bread with a streusel topping. It is filled with freshly cooked chunks of apples and brown sugar. Enjoy a slice of apple pie bread with …

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Filipino Chicken Adobo Closeup. Try my family's secret recipe for Filipino Chicken Adobo, this popular Filipino dish has been passed down from generation to generation. Simmered in a savory sauce with soy sauce, bay leaves, and other spices low and slow, so the meat falls off the bone. 
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Filipino Chicken Adobo

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Try my family’s secret recipe for Filipino Chicken Adobo, this popular Filipino dish has been passed down from generation to generation. Simmered in a savory sauce with soy sauce, bay leaves, and other spices low …

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Serve these easy-to-make mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes at holiday parties, or family get-togethers. This recipe uses a boxed cake mix for a quick and easy dessert recipe. These mini pineapple upside-down cakes are perfect for any time of the year!
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Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

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Serve these easy-to-make mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes at holiday parties, or family get-togethers. This recipe uses a boxed cake mix for a quick and easy dessert recipe. These mini pineapple upside-down cakes are perfect …

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A deliciously refreshing summer treat, these Mini Ice Cream Cakes are perfect for all ages. Made with a chocolate cookie crust, this cupcake-inspired Mini Ice Cream Cake is topped with fresh slices of peaches and sprinkles.
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Mini Ice Cream Cakes

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A deliciously refreshing summer treat, these Mini Ice Cream Cakes are perfect for all ages. Made with a chocolate cookie crust, this cupcake-inspired Mini Ice Cream Cake is topped with fresh slices of peaches and …

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Planning a summer road trip with the family? Grab this free printable Summer Road Trip Survival Kit checklist that's perfect for large families. It's full of everything you need for a fun family-friendly summer road trip.
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Summer Road Trip Survival Kit

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Planning a summer road trip with the family? Grab this free printable Summer Road Trip Survival Kit checklist that’s perfect for large families. It’s full of everything you need for a fun family-friendly summer road …

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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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