Miami Beach through my lens: June 2014

Oops! I'm super late posting June edition of my photo project: Miami Beach through my lens. But here it is!

Since my first visit to Europa Delicatessen I knew I wanted to make it a part of my series Miami through my lens. Europa Delicatessen is an European style deli and gourmet market, and they serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and anything in between.

The first time I went I had the Scandinavian breakfast, with smoked salmon, rösti, hard boiled eggs, cucumber and cream cheese. Oh! I'm still thinking about it. The crêpes are delicious,as well. Their coffee is strong, as it should be, and their pastries are decadent and plentiful.

What I love the most about this place is that you can buy ingredients to cook a meal at home. They carry a lot of imported gourmet products, not to mention European beers and wine.

This is such a charming place and has become my favorite place to have breakfast in South Beach! Check it out!

Miami Beach through my lens is a photographic quest to discover the great city of Miami Beach.

Starting January 2014, I will explore a new place every month throughout the year, and share my findings with you. Armed with my trusty camera, I aim to get to know this wonderful city better, and improve my photography skills as I go. Tag along!

Images: Monica Aguinaga

Sweet Breakfast

Lately, I've been having these Smoothie Bowls for breakfast. These are so nutritious and so good; it's like having dessert for breakfast!
Here's how I make it, but feel free to experiment!

Ingredients:

1 frozen banana
1 cup of frozen strawberries and blueberries.
1 packet of Stevia (or honey)
1 dash of cinnamon
A splash of almond milk
Extra blueberries and strawberries to decorate (as many as you want!)
Sliced almonds

How to:

Put the 5 first ingredients in the food processor or blender, and blend until it's all incorporated and has the consistency of soft serve.
Pour in a bowl, add extra blueberries, sliced strawberries, almonds and a splash of honey.
Dig in!

Do you have a go-to breakfast? Share your favorite!

Yummy! I'm loving the idea of having a Breakfast Banana Split. I'm always hunting for easy and nutritious breakfast options, and this one has become an instant favorite! 

Recipe & Image: The Kitchn

On my attempt to spice up my breakfast choices, I remembered this great biscuit recipe.* It's so easy to follow, only calls for a handful of ingredients and can be ready in half an hour. I like to spread butter and strawberry jam on them and along with a cup of hazelnut coffee it's my favorite breakfast lately!

* The original recipes calls for chives or parsley, but I chose not to add herbs.

Images: Monica Aguinaga

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Brûlée

I woke up early to watch the Royal Wedding (wasn't it lovely?), now it's time for breakfast and I'm craving this Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Brûlée. It looks delicious!