Mary Luz Mejia

In this episode of Marketing Over Chai, Kate interviews Mary Luz Mejia, Canada's first Level 3 IICCT certified chocolate taster and educator. Mary Luz shares her unique career journey from journalism to content marketing, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in marketing.

Mary Luz Mejia is a freelance food and travel journalist who has trained at the International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting.
Unpopular opinion alert: I refuse to give out candy bars for Halloween.
But before you egg my house and brand me a killjoy, let me explain why.

A look at what makes Ipsa Olive Oil one of the best in the world.

Fringed by tropical greenery a half hour south of Miami, you’ll find Susana and Isabel Garcia-Nevett’s chic chocolate shop tucked away in a well-heeled strip mall. Once inside, I’m greeted by a long case housing the sisters’ award-winning bon bons, barks and other chocolaty delights. Each creation has its own origin story, so I sit down with the duo to discover what makes the Garcia Nevett Chocolatiers de Miami chocolates so special.
Isabel, a former investigative journalist in her birth coun...

Family-Friendly Fare, Ahoy!
My favorite part of dining at Royal Caribbean restaurants is that they go beyond formal to bring you have crowd-pleasing, casual options the whole fam will love. Show me a kid who doesn't devour pizza. Sorrento's Pizza offers a variety of NYC style 'za by the slice. Bonus: They're open late, so you can grab a slice when the craving strikes.
Another family-favorite spot is Johnny Rockets. This restaurant brings their best burger game onboard along with their famous ...

Page 52-53 a history of Spanish tapas and some must-tries throughout the country.

I was hired to pen the Insider's Report - I ideated most of the Test-Kitchen tested concepts using new products and co-wrote one of Canada's most iconic, grocery store magazines.

Under a canopy of glass, metal and mirrors that looks like a reflective take on the Cirque du Soleil’s Grand Chapiteau, lies an airy town square leading you to light-filled rooms filled with fine art.
Begin with stop-and-stare worthy pieces by James Tissot, John Singer Sargent, Matisse, Picasso and their contemporaries. Or head to where works start to take a modernist turn into the worlds of Pollock, Rothko and Jasper Johns.
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Sheets of glass span several stories and form...

A guide for families looking for an easy, carefree vacation, onboard an Icon of the Seas cruise. And for parents looking for the best cruises for teens — packed with enough activities and entertainment to keep them happy while catering to family members of all ages — Royal Caribbean cruises are tough to beat.

lanning a trip to South America on the Ultimate Americas Cruise is a cinch when the logistics and dining are taken care of and a comfy bed awaits you. The first segment of this world cruise departs Miami on Dec.10, 2023, and sails through Feb.11, 2024, ending in Los Angeles. You'll traverse the crystalline waters of the Caribbean toward Barbados and then venture south toward Cape Horn, Chile. En route, you'll sail in Antarctic waters dotted with impressive glaciers as you visit the world's co...

Lace up a pair of skates, and get ready to discover the best ice skating in the world. This handy guide will give you some background on what you'll need to skate, why it's a perfect family or solo endeavor on any vacation, the sports you can perform on a pair of skates and some of the best places to ice skate as you travel the world.
Before You Lace Up Your Skates
Never skated before? No problem. The first thing to keep in mind is that this is a winter sport, so dressing warmly from head to ...

Billed as “the place for chocolate lovers to meet chocolate makers,” Toronto, Canada’s The Winter Chocolate Show does exactly that while unabashedly celebrating award-winning Canadian chocolate makers and chocolatiers. A highlight reel of some fab flavours experienced made by some of Canada' best bean-to-bar makers, as recounted by myself, this country's first and only Level III taster.

Profile for the IICCT newsletter re: my Level III expertise in fine chocolate and cacao. Written by colleague Sanja Vladovic.

An eco-tourist's guide to travel in Costa Rica including where to go, what to see and eat. Bring your hiking gear and get ready to glamp, Pura Vida style.

This guide provides you with packing tips to help you make the most of your Alaska vacation. Alaska's wild and rugged terrain, coupled with its ever-changing weather, makes deciding what to pack for a cruise to Alaska crucial to making the most of this epic adventure.