I received a complimentary hotel stay at Hotel Alessandra to allow me to write this review. However, all opinions are 100% my own. Welcome to Hotel Alessandra, a beautiful modern, luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Houston, minutes from all the fun things to do for a luxury weekend getaway or staycation in Houston,…
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Travel with Michele of Flavor Mosaic as she explores the world of food and shares her favorite foodie finds!
Mazda CX 3 Review
I partnered with DriveShop to test drive the 2018 Mazda CX-3 SUV for a week in order to write this review. All opinions are my own. If you are in the market for a compact crossover SUV for yourself, or your high school or college student, zoom zoom over to your local Mazda dealership and give…
Hyundai Elantra Review
I’m usually an SUV or Crossover girl, but I loved driving this Hyundai Elantra for a week! It offered plenty of room, zip, safety features, and fun! I can tell you if we had college kids, they would be driving a Hyundai Elantra. I think it is a perfect car for young people because it is…
Sea World Texas – Flavor Mosaic Travels
Disclosure: This post was made possible by Newcreativewriting.com, and I received compensation in the form of goods and services, but all opinions are 100 percent my own. Summertime is the best time to visit SeaWorld® Texas in San Antonio because they have shows, rollercoasters, the new waterpark Aquatica®, Shamu and much more! Why is Summertime the best time at…
San Antonio Weekend Getaway
Disclosure: This post was made possible by Newcreativewriting.com, and I received compensation in the form of goods and services, but all opinions are 100 percent my own. San Antonio makes a great family Weekend Getaway to see some historical missions, stroll down the beautiful Riverwalk, eat some Tex-Mex food, shop till you drop, and head to…
Boutique Hotel Valencia Riverwalk: Flavor Mosaic Travels
I recently enjoyed a weekend at the beautifully renovated Boutique Hotel Valencia Riverwalk in San Antonio. I love visiting San Antonio because it has so much to offer and makes a fantastic family vacation or a weekend getaway! Disclosure: This post was made possible by Newcreativewriting.com, and I received compensation in the form of goods and…
Brennan’s Houston Bananas Foster
This Brennan’s Houston Bananas Foster recipe, with fresh bananas and ice cream covered in a buttery, brown sugar, rum-laced sauce, is from the famous Creole fine dining restaurant, Brennan’s, in Houston, Texas. I had the opportunity a few weeks ago to attend a Houston Food Blogger Collective Event at Brennan’s Houston to sample and learn about…
Travel Houston: Tony’s Haute July Tasting Menu
Whether a Houston native or a Houston visitor, be sure to make a reservation at Tony’s restaurant for Tony’s $59 Haute July Tasting Menu, with wine pairings, for some of the finest service and most mouthwatering cuisine in Houston, Texas. Thanks to Tony’s restaurant for the complimentary dinner. However, all opinions and photos are my…
Houston Texas Food and Travel Guide
Today, in this Houston Texas Food and Travel Guide, I’m sharing my favorite places and foods in Texas and my hometown, Houston. When Ozarka® Brand Natural Spring Water contacted me and asked me to partner with them to write about the things I love about Texas and where I live, I jumped at the chance. I’m…
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited AWD Review
Last week I had the opportunity to test drive the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited AWD. It was my first hybrid vehicle to drive and call me impressed! I’m impressed with the styling, comfort, fuel efficiency, and ride. Look at how far the sunroof opens. It goes on forever! The passengers in the back seat…
SLATE Orlando Restaurant Review
SLATE Restaurant should be on your short list to visit when you are in Orlando, FL. Take one evening off from Disney and Universal to check out their relaxing atmosphere and mouthwatering cuisine. A couple of weeks ago, Mr. Flavor Mosaic and I had the opportunity to visit Orlando, Florida for the Food Wine Conference….
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD SUV Review
I partnered with DriveShop to test drive the Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD SUV for a week in order to write this review. All opinions are my own. This past week we drove the Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD SUV while in Orlando, Florida for the Food Wine Conference, and found it to be sporty…
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Review
Last week we drove this beautiful 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited on a road trip to see my sister and her husband, who bought a Hyundai Santa Fe Sport just days before our visit. I was excited when this 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD was delivered. I had the opportunity to drive it for…
Kia Sorento Makes Mama’s Holidays Happy #DriveKia
I had a blast last week driving this fully loaded 2016 Kia Sorento for a test drive so I could write this review! Mama was styling in her new ride, taking it shopping and out on the town. This 2016 Kia Sorento SXL AWD showed up in our driveway looking beautiful! Isn’t it gorgeous. I…
Hapa Izakaya Calgary Review
Hapa Izakaya in Calgary serves modern Japanese food and drinks in a young, fun, upbeat atmosphere. Last month I had the opportunity to travel to Calgary for work. Since I had made this same trip last year and had met up with my blogging friend, Tara of Noshing with the Nolands, for lunch when I…
New Orleans Weekend Getaway
This past weekend my husband and I decided to drive to New Orleans for a foodie getaway and take advantage of the COOLinary New Orleans menus with 80 restaurants providing 2-3 course lunch menus for only $20 or less and 3 course dinner menus at $39 or less and 3 course brunch menus at $39 or less during…
Holiday Travel To See Family #RoadTrippin
You have no idea how much I am so looking forward to time off work during the holidays for some peace, quiet, tranquility, and relaxation, as well as travel to go visit family. Like many of you, we are planning to travel for the holidays to see family.
Wurst Uberkitchen. Wunderbar Restaurant Review
A couple of weeks ago I visited beautiful Calgary, Alberta, Canada for work. I was excited as it was my first time to visit, and this was a perfect time of year with blue skies and a perfect temperature of around 70 degrees, which was a wonderful escape from the blistering heat and humidity down…
