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World Kitchen: Cuba’s Favorite Ropa Vieja - My Normal Gay Life Blog

World Kitchen: Cuba’s Favorite Ropa Vieja

May 14, 2018March 18, 2019 J. Harvey 1434 Views 0 Comments Caribbean, Cuba, food, Foodie, recipes, Ropa Vieja

Cuba is not really known for it’s incredible food and the general lack of ingredients forced Cubans to be creative

Recipe: Israeli Hummus. Make the best hummus at home with this recipe from My Normal Gay Life.

World Kitchen: Israeli Hummus Recipe

August 30, 2017March 18, 2019 J. Harvey 2654 Views 0 Comments cuisine, food, Foodie, Gay Travel, recipe, Travel, world kitchen

There are all kinds of foods we reach for when we need a nice snack. I’m sure you can spout

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6 UK Foods You Should Try

August 4, 2017June 27, 2017 J. Harvey 3249 Views 18 Comments British Food, food, Foodie, UK, UK Food, United Kingdom, World Travel

In March 2017, Alfred and I took a trip to the United Kingdom. When we planned out our itinerary, we

Drink Like A Local: Experience Bucharest With Local Booze. My Normal Gay Life Blog.

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Drink Like A Local: Experience Bucharest With Local Booze

June 22, 2017June 22, 2017 J. Harvey 4475 Views 2 Comments Alcohol, Bucharest, Experience Bucahrest, food, Foodie, Gay Travel, LGBT Travel, Party, Romania, World Travel

No matter where you go in the world, you are bound to find alcoholic beverages which are a favorite of

World Kitchen: Ricotta Pie Recipe. My Normal Gay Life Blog

World Kitchen: Italian Sweet Ricotta Pie Recipe

May 20, 2017March 18, 2019 J. Harvey 3062 Views 1 Comment Bakery, Europe, food, Foodie, Hidden Treasures, Italy, rome, world kitchen

Rome is an incredible city that played a huge role in the shaping of our world as we know it.

World Kitchen: Ecuadorian Canelazo. My Normal Gay Life Blog

World Kitchen: Ecuadorian Canelazo Recipe

January 30, 2017March 18, 2019 J. Harvey 2829 Views 1 Comment Canelazo, Ecuador, Foodie, recipes, world kitchen

Ecuadorian Canelazo is a traditional spiced beverage of the Andes which will definitely keep you warm inside and out during

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World Kitchen: Spanish Paella Recipe

January 18, 2017March 19, 2019 J. Harvey 2861 Views 2 Comments Europe, Foodie, Paella, recipes, Spain Food, Spanish

On our recent trip to the Canary Islands in Spain, we had the great pleasure of experiencing a secluded beach

World Kitchen: Mexican Pasty Recipe. My Normal Gay Life Blog

World Kitchen: Mexican Pasty Recipe

July 29, 2016March 19, 2019 J. Harvey 2262 Views 0 Comments Foodie, home cooking, recipes, world kitchen

One of my many responsibilities (at least I consider it a responsibility) is to cook amazing food for my family,

Use My Normal Gay Life's recipe for chicken tostadas to liven up your dinner tonight. Turn any ordinary gay night into an lgbt extravaganza with this Mexican comfort food. Mexican food. My Normal Gay Life Blog

World Kitchen: Mexican Tostadas Recipe

May 31, 2016March 19, 2019 Jose Harvey 2307 Views 0 Comments dining, eating, Foodie, mexican food, recipe

Alright, Mexican food happens to be a specialty for me. I mean…I am, after all, Mexican-American. There are two things

10 "Crazy" Foods We've Tried While Traveling. Crazy is all a matter of perspective...especially when it comes to food. My Normal Gay Life Blog, J Harvey

10 "Crazy" Foods We’ve Tried While Traveling

May 2, 2016August 24, 2016 Jose Harvey 1706 Views 0 Comments cuisine, food, Foodie, Gay Travel, LGBT, new experiences, Travel

When you travel you are bound to have the opportunity to eat or drink something entirely outside the realm of

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Marseille is located in Southern France is not as

Marseille is located in Southern France is not as popular as other cities such as Nice and Cannes but it packs a bit of a punch. As soon as you get off the train, the first thing you notice is the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde off in the distance perched on a hill overlooking the city. It's a stunning visual and something you should definitely check out if you visit the city.Marsella se encuentra en el sur de Francia, no es tan popular como otras ciudades como Niza y Cannes, pero tiene un gran impacto. Tan pronto como se baja del tren, lo primero que nota es la Basílica de Notre-Dame de la Garde en la distancia encaramada en una colina que domina la ciudad. Es una imagen impresionante y algo que definitivamente deberías ver si visitas la ciudad.#travel #marseille #france #gaytravel #traveler #mynormalgaylife

Welp! I’m home for a bit because we are on the v

Welp! I’m home for a bit because we are on the verge of being in the middle of full on remodel of our kitchen, dining area, living room, and foyer. Literally one quarter of our house will be ripped out and modernized. It’s super exciting b it quite stressful. In any case, for now I’m producing the backlog of travel articles and videos for all of you on top of planning a few trips for this year. Some potential places coming up include Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Huntington Beach, and Sonoma California as well as France, Mexico, more of Europe, and Ft. Lauderdale. There’ll be a few surprise destinations along the way too. So stay tuned!Bueno! Estoy en casa por un tiempo porque estamos a punto de estar en plena remodelación de nuestra cocina, comedor, sala de estar y vestíbulo. Literalmente, una cuarta parte de nuestra casa será arrancada y modernizada. Es súper emocionante, pero bastante estresante. En cualquier caso, por ahora estoy produciendo la acumulación de artículos de viaje y videos para todos ustedes además de planear algunos viajes para este año. Algunos lugares potenciales próximos son Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Huntington Beach y Sonoma California, así como Francia, México, más de Europa y Ft. Lauderdale. Habrá algunos destinos sorpresa en el camino también. ¡Así que estad atentos!#gay #gaytravel #gayblogger #gayman #gayhot #gaystud #lgbt #gaymuscle #mynormalgaylife

Today I am throwing is way back to about five year

Today I am throwing is way back to about five years when Alfred and I journeyed to the Galapagos Islands with the Nomadic Boys for an adventure at the top of our bucket list. We explored multiple islands, experienced tons of wildlife encounters both on land and in the sea, and made some of the best memories together. It was quite the experience and was a one in a lifetime trip that we will never forget. Would you ever go to the Galapagos Islands?Hoy estoy lanzando hace unos cinco años cuando Alfred y yo viajamos a las Islas Galápagos con los Nomadic Boys para una aventura en la cima de nuestra lista de deseos. Exploramos múltiples islas, experimentamos toneladas de encuentros con la vida silvestre tanto en tierra como en el mar, y juntos hicimos algunos de los mejores recuerdos. Fue toda una experiencia y fue un viaje único en la vida que nunca olvidaremos ¿Alguna vez irías a las Islas Galápagos?#travel #gaytravel #ecuador #galapagosislands #gayblogger #bucketlist #mynormalgaylife

I don't normally post photos of animals but this i

I don't normally post photos of animals but this is definitely a cool travel post. While I visited Havana, Cuba, I noticed lots of stray dogs roaming around the city. Most of them had these tags attached to their collars which I found peculiar. I met up with a local who showed me around and explained that the government of Havana actually takes care of these dogs. They are bathed, receive healthcare, and are fed everyday. The tags on their collars are their license and they are allowed to roam free. It's so interesting! It's also interesting that the government seems to take better care of stray dogs than they do their own people. Nevertheless, I do love that the dogs are taken care of!Normalmente no publico fotos de animales, pero esta es definitivamente una publicación de viaje genial. Mientras visitaba La Habana, Cuba, noté que muchos perros callejeros deambulaban por la ciudad. La mayoría de ellos tenían estas etiquetas adheridas a sus collares, lo que me pareció peculiar. Me reuní con un local que me mostró los alrededores y me explicó que el gobierno de La Habana realmente cuida a estos perros. Se bañan, reciben atención médica y se alimentan todos los días. Las etiquetas en sus collares son su licencia y se les permite circular libremente. ¡Es tan interesante! También es interesante que el gobierno parece cuidar mejor a los perros callejeros que a su propia gente. Sin embargo, ¡me encanta que cuiden a los perros!#travel #gaytravel #dogs #havana #cuba #puppy #mynormalgaylife

This photo probably merits some sort of inspiratio

This photo probably merits some sort of inspirational quote of some sort talking about roads or paths and choosing the right one...or living your life or whatever. But really...I just liked the symmetry of it all and currently planning out future travel adventures. I wonder where the road will take me next! Where do you think I should I venture?Esta foto probablemente merece algún tipo de cita inspiradora de algún tipo hablando de caminos y eligiendo el correcto ... o viviendo tu vida o lo que sea. Pero realmente ... Simplemente me gustó la simetría de todo y actualmente estoy planeando futuras aventuras de viaje. ¡Me pregunto adónde me llevará el camino después! ¿Dónde crees que debería aventurarme?#gaytravel #travel #travelblogger #desert #lgbt #gaymam #gayhot #gaystud #mynormalgaylife

Staying on the theme of parks, Central Park in NYC

Staying on the theme of parks, Central Park in NYC is one of the most visited urban parks in the United States and probably one of the most famous in the entire world. It covers an area of nearly 2.1 miles (3.41 km) and is located right in the middle of Manhattan. The park is a breath of fresh air, literally, in the concrete jungle that is New York City. It's possible to feel completely secluded in this parks depths and I think that's part of the beauty of it.Manteniéndose en el tema de los parques, Central Park en Nueva York es uno de los parques urbanos más visitados de los Estados Unidos y probablemente uno de los más famosos del mundo. Cubre un área de casi 2,1 millas (3,41 km) y se encuentra justo en el medio de Manhattan. El parque es un soplo de aire fresco, literalmente, en la jungla de concreto que es la ciudad de Nueva York. Es posible sentirse completamente aislado en las profundidades de este parque y creo que eso es parte de su belleza.#travel #nyc #gaytravel #traveler #parks #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife

In Raleigh, NC (my home base) we have a pretty awe

In Raleigh, NC (my home base) we have a pretty awesome art museum that's filled with really great African American art, Rodin sculptures, and lots of European religious artwork as well as artwork by great North Carolina artists. In total the museum features over 40 galleries of art from all across the world and the United States. But my favorite part of the museum is the museum's park which spans 164 acres and is filled with larger than life works of art and sculptures like the one pictured here. It's actually the largest museum park in the United States.En Raleigh, Carolina del Norte (mi base de operaciones) tenemos un museo de arte bastante impresionante que está lleno de arte afroamericano, esculturas de Rodin y muchas obras de arte religioso europeo, así como obras de arte de grandes artistas de Carolina del Norte. En total, el museo cuenta con más de 40 galerías de arte de todo el mundo y los Estados Unidos. Pero mi parte favorita del museo es el parque del museo, que abarca 164 acres y está lleno de obras de arte y esculturas más grandes que la vida como la que se muestra aquí. En realidad, es el parque museo más grande de los Estados Unidos.#gaytravel #parks #nc #raleigh #travel #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife #usa

Today we are experiencing bad storms, flash floods

Today we are experiencing bad storms, flash floods, and tornadoes at home in Raleigh. Of course, I’m thinking about warmer, more relaxed days! Plenty of speedo fabulous days ahead!Hoy el clima incluye tormentas, inundaciones repentinas y tornados en casa en Raleigh. ¡Por supuesto, estoy pensando en días más cálidos y relajados! ¡Muchos días de speedos por delante!#travel #gaytravel #gayman #gayhot #beach #gaystud #mynormalgaylife

One of my favorite memories of visiting Louisiana

One of my favorite memories of visiting Louisiana in the Deep South of the United States was heading out on a swamp tour. The guide took us way, way out into the swamp. We were isolated and all we could hear was the sound of nature. That’s when I discovered one my new favorite trees, the Bald Cypress. They can live to be hundreds of years old, grow enormously tall, and at one point this swamp would have been covered with them. Unfortunately logging at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th Century reduced their numbers down. They’re protected now as the state tree of Louisiana!Uno de mis recuerdos favoritos de visitar Louisiana en el sur profundo de los Estados Unidos era salir en una gira por los pantanos. La guía nos llevó, camino al pantano. Estábamos aislados y todo lo que podíamos escuchar era el sonido de la naturaleza. Fue entonces cuando descubrí uno de mis nuevos árboles favoritos, el ciprés calvo. Pueden vivir hasta cientos de años, crecer enormemente, y en algún momento este pantano se habría cubierto con ellos. Lamentablemente, la tala a fines del siglo XIX y principios del siglo XX redujo su número. ¡Están protegidos ahora como el árbol estatal de Louisiana!#travel #nature #swamp #gaytravel #louisiana #usa #sigueme #mynormalgaylife

Was he being pensive or just peeing? The world wil

Was he being pensive or just peeing? The world will never know! But I love this shot of Alfred in Zion National Park. I took loads of photos during our brief visit and you can expect those soon. It’s a stunning place! ¿Estaba pensativo o simplemente orinando? ¡El mundo nunca lo sabrá! Pero me encanta esta foto de Alfred en el Parque Nacional Zion. Tomé muchas fotos durante nuestra breve visita y puede esperarlas pronto. ¡Es un lugar impresionante#travel #zionnp #utah #gayman #gaytravel #nationalparks #gayblogger #sigueme #mynormalgaylife

Sometimes you see a rainbow wall and sometimes you

Sometimes you see a rainbow wall and sometimes you snap that photo. Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you’re all preparing to have a great week!A veces ves una pared de arcoíris y a veces tomas esa foto. ¡Feliz Domingo a todos! ¡Espero que se estén preparando para tener una gran semana!#gayman #lgbt #gaytravel #pride #gayhot #stud #mynormalgaylife

Mexico City’s Zona Rosa pictured here is the pla

Mexico City’s Zona Rosa pictured here is the place to go within this giant metropolis for gay night life and culture. You’ll find a whole slew of bars for every taste and boutique shops. Rainbows abound here!! Don’t miss it! La Zona Rosa de la Ciudad de México que se muestra aquí es el lugar para ir dentro de esta metrópolis gigante para la vida nocturna y la cultura gay. Encontrarás una gran cantidad de bares para todos los gustos y tiendas boutique. ¡Aquí abundan los arcoiris! ¡No te lo pierdas!#travel #lgbt #gaytravel #mexicocity #mexicoDF #sigueme #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife

If you’ve never visited The Center in NYC then y

If you’ve never visited The Center in NYC then you need to! The LGBT Center is one of the coolest I’ve ever visited and it offers a number of programs that are beneficial to the community. You can go inside to to work or hang out in the coffee shop or just walk around and check out all the queer art. It’s also home to one of the most expensive bathrooms in the world that boasts an incredible mural painted by Keith Haring which you can see for FREE! The Center is a destination in and of itself so support your community and stop by!Si nunca ha visitado The Center en Nueva York, ¡debe hacerlo! El Centro LGBT es uno de los mejores que he visitado y ofrece una serie de programas que son beneficiosos para la comunidad. Puedes ir a trabajar o tomar un café o simplemente pasear y ver todo el arte hecho por artistas LGBT. También es el hogar de uno de los baños más caros del mundo que cuenta con un increíble mural pintado por Keith Haring que puedes ver GRATIS. El Centro es un destino en sí mismo, ¡así que apoya a tu comunidad y pasa por aquí!#gaytravel #lgbttravel #travel #gay #nyc #thecenternyc #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife

I had a great time in NYC this trip! Of course, I

I had a great time in NYC this trip! Of course, I didn’t go the whole week without taking at least one thirsty pic. The setting happened to be great in this moment and here we are! Relaxing in the hotel? Saying bye to the city? Perhaps. Just a thot in his zone. ¡Lo pasé muy bien en Nueva York este viaje! Por supuesto, no pasé toda la semana sin tomar al menos una foto sedienta. ¡El escenario pasó a ser genial en este momento y aquí estamos! ¿Decir adiós a la ciudad? Quizás.#gaytravel #travel #lgbtrravel #gayblogger #stud #gayman #mynormalgaylife

My first experience with the NY Times Travel Show

My first experience with the NY Times Travel Show was phenomenal! I had such a great time hanging out with fellow content creators @raviroundtheworld @27travels (thanks for this photo!) @thegaytraveler and @travelingiq and @megteneyck (follow them) and learning all about different destinations from around the world. The LGBT+ Community has a large presence at the event with its very own pavilion and I feel pretty proud to be part of that presence!Stay tuned to see what travel adventures await! ¡Mi primera experiencia con el NY Times Travel Show fue fenomenal! Me lo pasé muy bien saliendo con otros creadores de contenido @raviroundtheworld @ 27travels (¡gracias por esta foto!) @Thegaytraveler y @travelingiq y @megteneyck (síganlos) y aprendiendo sobre diferentes destinos de todo el mundo. ¡La comunidad LGBT + tiene una gran presencia en el evento y me siento muy orgulloso de ser parte de esa presencia! ¡Estén atentos para ver qué aventuras de viaje les esperan!#travel #gaytravel #lgbt #nytimestravelshow #nyc #travelblogger #sigueme #mynormalgaylife

Gotta love NYC for the plethora of art around ever

Gotta love NYC for the plethora of art around every corner for your viewing pleasure. These wings have become popular all around the world. Spotted in Tribeca, you can live your winged fantasy with this larger than life installation.Tienes que amar a Nueva York por la gran cantidad de arte en cada esquina para tu placer visual. Estas alas se han vuelto populares en todo el mundo. Visto en Tribeca, puedes vivir tu fantasía alada con esta instalación más grande que la vida.#travel #lgbtttavel #art #sculpture #nyc #sigueme #mynormalgaylife

Well folks, I’m in NYC for the first time this y

Well folks, I’m in NYC for the first time this year and I’m sure it won’t be the last time. I’m here for a big travel show so lots of things to keep me busy. But there’s always time to take in a nice view or two!Bueno amigos, estoy en Nueva York por primera vez este año y estoy seguro de que no será la última vez. Estoy aquí para un gran espectáculo de viajes, así que hay muchas cosas que me mantienen ocupado. ¡Pero siempre hay tiempo para disfrutar de una bonita vista o dos!#travel #nyc #travelblogger #usa #sigueme #mynormalgaylife

When you see colorful towers of stones that reach

When you see colorful towers of stones that reach to the sky in the middle of the desert, you pull over and take photos. Duh. I think a lot of people go to Vegas and stick to the city which is cool...there’s a lot to see and do there. But if you can venture outside the city and you’ll find some pretty cool places such as this...Seven Magic Mountains!Cuando ves coloridas torres de piedras que alcanzan el cielo en medio del desierto, te detienes y tomas fotos. Duh Creo que mucha gente va a Las Vegas y se queda en la ciudad, lo cual es genial ... hay mucho que ver y hacer allí. Pero si puedes aventurarte fuera de la ciudad y encontrarás algunos lugares geniales como este ... ¡Siete montañas mágicas!#travel #gayman #lasvegas #vegas #sevenmagicmountains #art #stud #mynormalgaylife #gaytravel

It’s suddenly pretty cold in Raleigh, NC, the ci

It’s suddenly pretty cold in Raleigh, NC, the city I call home So I’m throwing it back to warmer days this past October in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I love it there and this photo is a really candid shot of me (probably checking some hottie on the beach out) that Alfred shot. In 2020, I decided not to have any real resolutions and just try and live in a way that I am happy with. This includes my fitness because every year I set goals and life gets in the way and I barely meet them. We all have insecurities and, believe it or not, my fitness is a big one for me. Of course, I am happy with the way I am and will continue working out to maintain it etc but I just don’t have time to live in the gym like it seems other guys do. I’m busy running businesses, traveling the world, and living! But I guess the moral in all of this is to be happy regardless while working to better yourself. So here’s to many many speedo beach pics in my future.De repente hace bastante frío en Raleigh, Carolina del Norte, la ciudad a la que llamo hogar. Así que lo voy a devolver a los días más cálidos en octubre pasado en Puerto Vallarta, México. Me encanta allí y esta foto es una foto realmente sincera mía (probablemente mirando a un bombón en la playa) que Alfred tomó. En 2020, decidí no tener ninguna resolución real y solo tratar de vivir de una manera con la que estoy feliz. Esto incluye mi estado físico porque cada año establezco metas y la vida se interpone y apenas las cumplo. Todos tenemos inseguridades y, lo creas o no, mi estado físico es muy importante para mí. Por supuesto, estoy contento con mi forma de ser y continuaré trabajando para mantenerlo, etc., pero simplemente no tengo tiempo para vivir en el gimnasio como parece que hacen otros muchachos. ¡Estoy ocupado manejando negocios, viajando por el mundo y viviendo! Pero supongo que la moraleja en todo esto es ser feliz sin importar mientras trabajas para mejorarte a ti mismo. Así que aquí hay muchas fotos de Speedo Beach en mi futuro.#travel #gayman #gayhot #muscle #gaystud #mexico #gaytravel #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife

Do views like this make you happy? They definitely

Do views like this make you happy? They definitely make me feel a lot of joy. This the cathedral in Strasbourg as you’re walking up to it. Turning the corner and seeing this really has a way of getting those travel juices flowing! #travel #strasbourg #france #europe #lgbttravel #gaytravel #mynormalgaylife

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