I burn, I pine, I perish! When I ate my first perfectly ripe California peach, a story of summer love began.

Picture this… you go to the beach and don’t have to lug a half campsite to be shaded, fed and happy. In the US going to the beach takes a full car load of gear, coolers, and anything you may need to survive the day in the sun. In Rio, beach vendors have everything you might need, and even extras.

I left Brazil before I was old enough to consume coffee. It is no wonder that in my return to Rio last year, as a coffee-requiring adult, I became enamored with the “cafezinho” break. If it invites me to slow down, sit, and mindfully enjoy something I love, I’m in.

Confused about breakfast? So is (almost) everyone. 🍳🥞🧇🥓☕️👇

🍊The statement that breakfast is the most important meal of the day originated in a marketing campaign to sell cereal. Orange Juice as our staple breakfast beverage was also the result of genius advertising (by the man who inspired Don Draper’s character for fun) when presented with the challenge that Americans weren’t eating enough oranges.

No time like the present to tackle a goal! I visited my friends at @ironhorsevineyards and asked if they could make one of my 2024 dreams come true. Thank you @jlasky03 for happily obliging.