SATURDAY BBQ

On Saturday my friends and I organized a little BBQ at my place. I live on a 17th floor apartment with an amazing view, a small kitchen and a very old school grill, it used to be my grandmother's actually. Originally we thought of having it at someone else's place with a garden but no one had their place available so I said: All I have to offer you is an old grill and a balcony but...mi casa es su casa, and so we did it. 

Leading the orchestra was my dear friend and chef Debora Fadul of Chef de Mon Coeur. You remember I interviewed Deby last week don't ya? Well... she told us all what to buy and we all collaborated a little bit doing something. The guys where in charge of the grill and we took care of the rest. Deby made for us the most delicious burgers I've had in my whole entire life, I'm not kidding, even my friend Reneé who doesn't eat burgers was chowing down that thing like there's no tomorrow.  We made two recipes, the ingredients: butter, cream cheese, goat cheese, cheddar cheese, swiss cheese, sun dried tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, arugula, spinach, seasoned tomatoes, caramelized onions, carrot chips... you like? If you want the recipes you're gonna have to visit Deby's blog to get them www.chefdemoncoeur.com DELICIOUS!!! 

One more thing, Deby not only is the greatest chef she's also a highly creative person so she has the most unique ways of serving her food. Deby and I strongly believe that things don't have to look perfect to be perfect. Here's some images of our little Saturday get together. Hope you like them. Needless to say we had a blast!!!

On my next post: my favorite things at the farmers market. Stay tuned.

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THE FABULOUS PEOPLE: INTERVIEW WITH DEBORA FADUL

For those of you who did not read my last post Debora Fadul is a dear friend of mine and simply put Guatemala's most talented and creative young chef. She's also the star of "Cosina Kreativa" a series of TV capsules by Canal Antigua dedicated to show people how to approach the art of cooking in a more creative manner. 

If you wish to learn about Debora's work and methodology, you can visit her blog www.chefdemoncoeur.blogspot.com where she shares on a daily basis some of her most memorable cooking experiences. Who knows maybe she'll even share a cooking secret or two. 

Meanwhile enjoy my interview with Deby. At the end of our interview I asked Deby to pose for the camera wearing my collection of funky eyewear. Let us know which one is your favorite pic. 

1. Favorite ingredients to cook with

• Sun dried tomatoes
• Basil
• Portobello mushrooms
• Risotto
• Parmigiano

2. What would you make with those ingredients?

• Arancinis (risotto balls)

3. Who do you dream cooking for?

• My father in law. He's got the most educated and well trained palate. It's simply a joy to cook for him. 

4. What would you cook for him?

• Anything with cheese, he loves cheese

5. Which restaurant do you dream of dining at?

• At a restaurant called La Tagliata in Positano Italy

6. If I told you right now that you have to leave the country because someone is asking for your head, where in the world would you move to?

• New Zealand for it's nature, culture and people

7. Three things you can't live without

• I'm not attached to things but I could never live without love, cooking and friendships

8. If I told right now that you have to throw away everything inside your closet and that you are allowed to keep only 5 things, what would they be?

• My converse shoes my boyfriend designed for me
• Denim overalls
• Chef uniform
• White blouse from Urban Outfitters
• North Face all terrain jacket

9. Favorite junk food

• Wendy's baked potato with bacon and cheese

10. What's your style advice for women all over?

• Dress your body type
• Wear what makes you feel comfortable
• Stay true to your own persona style, never imitate 
• Not all colors are meant to be worn by everyone

Being the stylish girl that she is, Deby has her closet filled with some of this season's hottest colors, brights and pastels

Deby's favorite overalls

Deby's boyfriend actually designed this converses' for her, pretty amazing!!!

You can tell Deby leans for tribal inspired accessories

A very special piece for Deby, made by her boyfriend. Just so you know he's quite the creative guy. Deby also has the coolest clutch bag made of a Fedex envelope also made by Gio. 

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THE FABULOUS PEOPLE: DEBORA FADUL

For almost a year now I've been meaning to start a series called "The Fabulous People" but I always kept postponing it due to lack of time, but since now I'm dedicating most of my time and energy to Style by Red I was finally able to do it. 

When I thought of whom to interview for my very first fabulous people series my dear friend Debora Fadul immediately came to mind. Whenever I introduce Debora to other people I always like to tell the story of how I met her. I met Deby (that's how we call her) at one of Saúl E. Méndezs' farmers markets. She had the coolest stand filled with wild flowers, vintage articles and of course her well known delicious sauces. I instantly fell in love with Deby's stand and of course of Deby herself, I knew from that moment that she was something special, and I wasn't wrong. 

Despite her young age and youthful appearance Deby is by far Guatemala's most talented and creative chef. She takes her job with the outmost respect and puts all her heart and soul in every dish she serves, which explains why she decided to call her company Chef de Mon Coeur 

I asked Deby to come to my house for an afternoon tea, something that in reality resulted in bubbly,  Toblerone chocolate, mediterranean food and lots of fun. This time it was my turn to serve Deby. I also asked Deby to bring with her some of her favorite pieces inside her closet to share with you guys. Since I took way too many pictures I decided to divide my interview with Deby in two. In this post are some images of little details that surrounded our very pleasant afternoon, and in the next one I will be sharing with you the actual interview and some more fun images of Deby and her favorite things. So make sure not to miss my next post. 

Prosciutto, mozzarella, basil and tabuleh, mmmm delicious!!!

Toblerone chocolate for dessert, our favorite!!!

My grandmothers antiche china

Bubbly

Table is served

Deby's tribal inspired accessories

Deby ready to savor my delicacies. Well not really mine since I din't do anything lol! 

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