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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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Edible Reindeer Christmas Craft. Edible Reindeer Display. Fun and easy to make, dash into the holiday season with an adorable Edible Rudolf. This Edible Christmas Craft is kid-friendly and perfect for holiday parties and gatherings.
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Edible Reindeer

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Fun and easy to make, dash into the holiday season with an adorable Edible Reindeer. This Edible Christmas Craft is kid-friendly and perfect for holiday parties and gatherings. Edible Reindeer Crank up those Christmas tunes …

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Trollstopia Poster. Inspired by the beloved DreamWorks Animation films, TrollsTopia is the next chapter in the hair-raising adventures of the trolls. Watch the first 13-episode season on November 19 exclusively on Peacock and Hulu.
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TrollsTopia Now Streaming on Peacock and Hulu

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Inspired by the beloved DreamWorks Animation films, TrollsTopia is the next chapter in the hair-raising adventures of the trolls. Watch the first 13-episode season streaming exclusively on Peacock and Hulu today! About TrollsTopia The adorable …

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Love and Monsters Poster. Surviving in a post-apocalyptic world isn’t easy, so I'm grateful that Paramount Pictures’ sent me this fun survival kit from Love and Monsters to help me get through it. This falls most epic action-packed romance film, Love and Monsters, is now available on On Demand, and Digital. 
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Love and Monsters Survival Kit Giveaway!

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First love can be tough, and giant monsters taking over the Earth doesn’t exactly make it easier. Dylan O’Brien stars in Paramount Pictures Love and Monsters, now available on Digital, Premium VOD, and DVD. Love …

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Sparkling Red Wine Sangria Garnish. Celebrate any occasion with this festive Sparkling Red Wine Sangria, made with fresh cut oranges, apples, red wine, and more! This festive fruit-infused Sparkling Sangria is an easy make-ahead cocktail that is perfect for large and small gatherings.
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Sparkling Red Wine Sangria

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Celebrate any occasion with this festive Sparkling Red Wine Sangria, made with fresh cut oranges, apples, red wine, and more! This festive fruit-infused Sparkling Sangria is an easy make-ahead cocktail that is perfect for large …

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The Croods 2 A New Age The Bettermans. Go on an all-new adventure with your favorite prehistoric family, The Croods! The Croods have survived their fair share of dangers and disasters but now they must face a new danger, the Betterman's. Read my full movie review of The Croods 2: A New Age, coming to theaters on Nov 25th!
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Go on an all-new adventure with your favorite prehistoric family, The Croods! Grab the newest film The Croods 2: A New Age which is now available on Digital, DVD, and BluRay today. The Croods have survived …

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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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