Mary Luz Mejia

There's something to be said about the sheer artistry and beauty of a well-crafted pastry or a moist cake. Desserts tell a sweet story of the corner of the world from which they originate — whether it's the ethereal height and souffle-like lightness of Croatian kremšnita, the buttery nuttiness of a Spanish almond cake or the tropical tang of a Latin American paleta. Journey through the best desserts in the world, one delicious bite at a time. Your sweet tooth will thank you!
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When I say Buffalo, you think: Buffalo Bills or Sabres? Buffalo chicken wings? Niagara Falls? Buffalo has all of these, but what if I told you the city has also been undergoing a multifaceted revitalization and is reaffirming that it’s all of the above as well as a hot spot for art lovers from around the world?
The Darwin Martin House and Complex
Take a drive through the city’s tree-lined Parkside neighbourhood, for example, where captains of industry built mansions for their families at the ...

A look at bean-to-bar chocolate, with a focus on Canadian producers and why this chocolate matters.

Take a quick quiz to discover which sleep/wake cycle animal corresponds to you and why it matters in your waking and sleeping life.
What's a chronotype? In a nutshell, it's the body's natural inclination to feel sleepy or awake at certain times, and it affects your appetite and core body temperature, among other things.

Content marketing and SEO keyword writing for Sobeys Inc. re; new baby department expansion ft. best-in-class options for new parents.

I was interviewed in Spanish for this RCI Espanol article about the Pan American Food Festival empanada competition that I curated August 2022 for the festival's 10th year anniversary. And Bolivia won in case you're wondering!

If there’s one thing you need to know about Kyla Kennaley, the entrepreneurial judge of CBC’s The Great Canadian Baking Show, it’s that details matter. It’s the basis on which she ran her Toronto pastry shop and café, Madeleines Cherry Pie and Ice Cream, where she used only local, sustainable ingredients to create award-winning maple syrup–infused butter tarts and Ontario sour cherry pies. It’s also how she approaches almost every aspect of her life.
Currently residing in London, England, she...

When faced with eight hours to spend in a richly historic and beautiful town like Ensenada, you've got to make every minute count. Ensenada day trips involve soaking up the sun, sipping libations, and seeing the wonderful landscape of this region. Add these must-see vacation day trip ideas to your itinerary for the ultimate Ensenada travel experience.
When you pull into port in Ensenada, your first welcome to this beautiful region of Mexico is a massive Mexican flag waving proudly in the sea ...

I was interviewed and taped for a short video about my culinary curation for the Pan Am Food & Music festival's 10th anniversary- I've been with them since day 1 putting the spotlight on chefs within our various communities.

If you have only eight hours to explore this Pacific gem on your Puerto Vallarta cruise, get on your comfiest shoes, layer on sunblock, grab your sunglasses, and discover the best Puerto Vallarta day trip vacation ideas. Plus, if you have room be sure to remember your camera for capturing the best moments of your adventures from sunsets to vista views in this Bandera Bay-lined city. They are, as the locals say, espectacular!
There's no better place to start your day trip from Puerto Vallarta ...

Home to St. Francis and the poet Sextus Propertius, the Italian town of Assisi now also houses a beautifully designed retail space for A. Gallo, the luxury paint brand known for combining rich raw pigments with honey, rosemary, and gum arabic to create environmentally friendly watercolour paints. And while the paints are clearly the star of the show, the new showroom’s design also vies for attention.
Based in Milan and London, interior design firm Duelle Studio, co-founded by Canadian Melanie...

As the temperature warms on the early May afternoon, the sun shines brightly above us and onto the white stone walls of Venice’s Ca’ di Dio, the “floating city’s” elegant new boutique hotel. A spin through the revolving doors and we’re in a historic Venetian palace where contemporary design meets luxurious comfort. Milan-based Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola redesigned the 66-room hotel using materials sourced from small, local producers. Some furnishings even come from her own Studio Urq...

How does planning a trip entirely around the delicious food of the region sound? Amazing, right? The ultimate foodie vacation involves sampling some of the best comfort food from around the world, in situ. There's nothing like dipping a freshly fried churro into a molten cup of thick hot chocolate in Seville to make your taste buds happy. Eat your way through Belgium, Croatia, Spain, Mexico and beyond in search of the best places to travel for food. Don't forget to pack your appetite!
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The Summer 2022 campaign activation on owned channels for Sobeys- I wrote, ideated, created and directed much of this content.