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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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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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The Legend of Kora Limited Edition Steelbook Collection Book 4. Nickelodeon's critically acclaimed, Emmy® Award-winning The Legend of Korra animated series receives the SteelBook® treatment. The Legend of Korra - The Complete Series Limited Edition Steelbook Collection, a 4-book collection features stunning new artwork by artist Caleb Thomas. Each book featuring a different element (Fire, Water, Earth, and Air).
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The Legend of Korra Limited Edition Steelbook Collection

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I received a special delivery from New Republic City in celebration of the release of The Legend of Korra: The Complete Series Limited edition Steelbook Collection. Now available to purchase online or in a store …

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Instant Pot Eggnog French Toast

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A quick and easy Christmas morning breakfast recipe made right in your Instant Pot. This Instant Pot Eggnog French Toast is full of delicious eggnog flavor and topped with maple syrup. Christmas Morning Breakfast Recipe Look …

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The Undoing An HBO Limited Series. Nothing stays hidden! The highly anticipated six-part limited series, The Undoing; An HBO Limited Series from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on March 23, 2021.
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The Undoing: An HBO Limited Series | Unravel the Mystery on Blu-ray and DVD March 23, 2021

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Nothing stays hidden! The highly anticipated six-part limited series, The Undoing; An HBO Limited Series from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on March 23, 2021. Unravel the Mystery on Blu-ray and …

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Gabby's Dollhouse Season 1. Welcome to Gabby's Dollhouse, the preschool show with a surprise inside! DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse unboxes a surprise before jumping into a fantastical animated world full of adorable cat characters that live inside Gabby’s dollhouse. Any adventure can unfold when we play in Gabby's Dollhouse! Premiering on Netflix January 5th, 2021.
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Interview with DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse Executive Producers

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I sat down with the Executive Producers Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey of Netflix’s newest series Gabby’s Dollhouse. Where we discussed this new colorful and magical cat-tastic world, where Gabby unboxes fun surprises in each …

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Crayola 2020 Holiday Gift Guide. Give the gift of imagination and creation this holiday season with these must-have Crayola gifts. This year's 2020 Crayola Holiday Gift Guide is full of this season's hottest STEAM toys and more!
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2020 Crayola Holiday Gift Guide

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Give the gift of imagination and creation this holiday season with these must-have Crayola gifts. This year’s 2020 Crayola Holiday Gift Guide is full of this season’s hottest STEAM toys and more! 2020 Crayola Holiday …

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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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