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Book or Movie? Which do you prefer?

I’ve been lucky to have two brushes with Hollywood. I did the novel tie-in to the Jane the Virgin television show. Very exciting! Jane even said my name on the air (I’ll have to find that clip for you!) But even more exciting was having South Beach Love turned into a Hallmark movie. But as with some adaptations there were changes which brings up today’s This or That. Would you rather read the book or watch the movie version? I have to confess I’ve never read the Harry Potter series but I have watched all the movies. P.S. – if you’ve watched South Beach Love but haven’t read the book, you can find it at https://amzn.to/48xDjKD. The movie kept the basic premise but the book has a lot more teen angst, an annoying reporter, uplifting friendships and family, and lots of tasty food!

book or movie?

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Visit with me on Home & Family

I’m so excited to say that South Beach Love is being featured on today’s (Monday, June 7th) Home & Family program on Hallmark Channel! Yeah. Tune in or set your DVR to record the episode which airs at 10 am EST.

If you’ve visited with me on Facebook Fan Page, you know that we had a bookmark giveaway and the lucky winners are:

    Brooke Showalter
    Julia Abrantes
    Barbara Pacific
    Anna McCoy Moss
    Awilda Melendez
    Robyn Lee
    Debra Wallen
    Joanna Nagle
    Gail Yarbrough
    Dot Normandy

Visit my fan page to stay tuned for news, photos, videos, and more giveaways!

Giveaway Winners

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#TravelTuesday – Miami and South Beach

I’ve got quite a number of books that are set in Miami and South Beach, including some new ones: SOUTH BEACH LOVE (May 2021) and EXILED HEARTS(Tentative title – Release Date TBD). One of the reasons why I’ve set stories there is to highlight are the interesting places in the area. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite places in case you’re able to visit one day.

La Carreta and Versailles Restaurants: Set on Miami’s Calle Ocho in the heart of Little Havana, these are two Cuban restaurants not to miss. La Carreta has a kitschy and very large sugar cart – la carreta – in front of the restaurant. Versailles is the place you’ll always see whenever anyone is reporting on happenings in Cuba. The press always goes there to get impressions from the Cuban exiles still living in Little Havana.

Vizcaya: Vizcaya is John Deering’s estate and an amazing estate right on the edges of Biscayne Bay. The home and gardens are gorgeous and speak to an era of opulence and elegance.

Jungle Island (formerly Parrot Jungle): The original Parrot Jungle was established in the 1930s and after it moved to Watson Island, was renovated after hurricane damage into an “eco-adventure” park. Still a fav place where you can roam and see an assortment of tropical plants and birds.

The Venetian Pool: Located in Coral Gables, this public pool was created from a coral rock quarry. It has a lovely Mediterranean-style ambiance and waterfalls for you to explore.

Miami Seaquarium: The Seaquarium holds a fond place in my heart. I remember sitting and watching “Flipper” do tricks in one of the large lagoons where portions of that television program were actually filmed. There are a number of different aquatic shows you can watch and a small walk along the edges of the bay.

South Beach: There is a lot to see in South Beach. The Art Deco hotels. Lummus Park. Lincoln Road. So much to see and do along Ocean Drive and the nearby streets. Lots to eat and drink as well since this is where a lot of the nightlife goes on. I’d recommend not going to this area at Spring Break times or on busy weekend nights to avoid the real party animals that can make it unpleasant.

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#WriteWed – A Feel Good Romance That’s Tasty Too!

I am so excited to be writing for Hallmark, especially since the story I’ve written has some of my fav things in it. South Beach. Chefs. Family traditions. What could make for a better story? I loved writing SOUTH BEACH LOVE, a tale of two rival teens who unknowingly throw a monkey wrench into the growing relationship between their aunt and uncle, who also happen to be top chefs. It was a lot of fun to show the growth in the two girls as well as the competition between the two chefs, Tony Sanchez and Sara Kelly. Plus I love to cook and really enjoyed exploring both my old family recipes and new twists on them as the chefs try to outdo each other. Today I’m sharing some recipes that were part of the inspiration for the cooking competition!

Caridad’s Citrus-Marinated Cuban Roast Pork: http://bit.ly/2pfKq9K
Cuban Black Beans: http://bit.ly/2pfS4kp
Ropa Vieja: http://bit.ly/2nN0U91

If you love to cook as well, please check out the other recipes on my Cook’s Treat page at https://www.caridad.com/meet-me/cooks-treat/.

Now here’s a teaser for SOUTH BEACH LOVE, available June 2020!

Teaser

Head to Miami for a Hallmark summer romance
celebrating family and tradition,
from New York Times bestselling author Caridad Pineiro.

Tony Sanchez, a celebrity chef, comes home to help with his niece’s quinceañera—a traditional big celebration for her fifteenth birthday. He meets up with Sara Kelly, an old friend’s baby sister, who’s now running a restaurant in South Beach. Attraction flares between them.

But Sara is enlisted to cater another quinceañera—for the girl who’s his niece’s rival. Many prominent families will attend, and Sara sees it as an opportunity to get more business for her restaurant and cement her reputation as a talented local chef. But Tony wants his niece’s celebration—and his own talent—to outshine the rest.

Can competing chefs teach each other a few lessons about cooking, culture—and love?

You can purchase SOUTH BEACH LOVE at the following retailers:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XUW8qZ
Apple Books: https://apple.co/2nMG3mh
B&N: Coming soon!
Kobo: Coming soon!
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#ThrowbackThursday – Dreaming of South Beach

I’m going to have some very exciting news to share with you soon and it involves South Beach! Yeah! I’ve set a number stories in this area in the past and am really looking forward to revisiting it for what’s coming up in the future. More soon, but for now, a collage of photos from my last South Beach trip (OMG back in 2008!)
Dreaming of South Beach

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#ThrowbackThursday – A Trip to Miami

An old joke, but funny. What’s a Cuban girl’s favorite whine? I want to go to Miami!

Lately I’ve been working on a lot of Works-In-Progress that are set in Miami and with winter still with us in the Northeast, I’m dreaming of warm nights and the beach. Plus it will let me do research on all the different locations in my WIPs. Being able to go there will really help up the authenticity in the stories. So here’s hoping one of them sells! For now, a snapshot from one of our earlier trips to Miami!

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