Easy Orejitas

Also known as Elephant Ears or Palmiers.  These crispy treats are easily assembled, baked and ready for your afternoon cup of tea.  Don’t you love tea? I love tea and always try to have it on hand for my mom when she visits.

Lipton was sweet enough to ask me  “How do you enjoy your tea?”  In silence, well at least I try.  A couple minutes of quiet can really soothe the soul.

I was so excited when they offered to send me a box of their new Green Tea Superfruit line in 3 great flavors.

Purple Acai and Blueberry (my personal favorite)

Red Goji and Raspberry

White Mangosteen and Peach

Over the weekend I tried, enjoyed and sipped each flavor.  A drizzle of agave was all I needed.  I am a fan of overly sweet tea.  I even poured the red goji and raspberry in a travel mug over ice as I ran errands.

stick around to find out how you can win a box for yourself

The orejitas paired perfectly with my afternoon cup of warm tea.  Crisp and delicate.  I plan to make these again with the addition of cinnamon or maybe some anise. Enjoy!

These orejitas are from of my favorite new food blogs Peru Delights. They feature plate after plate of delicious Peruvian food. Recipe for Orejitas

Tell me dear readers how do you enjoy your tea? The first three commenters will be sent a sample of one of the three teas shown above!

Share a recipe that you think compliments the taste of the new Lipton Green Tea Superfruit! Tell us what you enjoyed about this tea, and share how you enjoy your tea.

Now that I have shared what I would pair with these refreshing Lipton Green Tea Superfruits, I want to know, how do you enjoy your tea?

Share your tea time must haves for a chance to win a year’s supply of Lipton Tea, a tea kettle, a tea box, a mug/saucer set, a travel tumbler and a $50 gift card to Amazon.com!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Lipton Green Tea Superfruit. The opinions and text are all mine. Official Sweepstakes Rules.

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Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday the beginning of Lent season.  As Catholics we observe Cuaresma (Lent) the 40 day (not  including Sundays) penitential season that ends on Easter Sunday.  In this  time we take time to reflect on our lives, treasure our blessings and  dedicate more time to helping others in need.  On Ash Wednesday and  every Friday during Lent families abstain from consuming meat.

Growing up us kids would get very nervous around this time of year.  The thought of no burgers, pizza or even chorizo with our eggs was pretty overwhelming.  We were pretty oblivious to the reason for the season.  Lucky for us our mom was there to set us straight.  As an adult I often feel bad that we worried so much over one day of no meat.  I mean come on we had our mom, la reina de la cocina serving up plate after plate of wonderful meals.

After spending more time in the kitchen myself I find meatless is really, really easy.  I honestly could live off arroz y frijoles forever, but I have a husband.  My kiddos follow mommy’s love for frijoles.  My youngest request a bean taco every morning for breakfast (smart kid), but hubby need substance.  This recipe is one of my go to favorites.  Easily doubled, easily customized.

I featured tilapia, but any fish can be used.  I have tried this on salmon, flounder and even shrimp with great results.  With citrus season in full swing feel free to change out lemon for lime or substitute grapefruit or even orange.  Adjust to your taste.

Pepitas ~ pumpkin seeds, roasted are a typical snack in Mexico. Can be  found unsalted or salted and are generally used to make mole sauce Pipian.  I love to use them in granola, over  oatmeal or to add crunch.

More Lenten meal ideas

Corn flake crusted fish fillets

Garlic Shrimp

Enfrijoladas

Pepita Crusted Tilapia with Tomatillo Cream Sauce

Why not follow my Pinterest board Lenten Meals  for recipe ideas.

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National Margarita Day

Heads up my tequila loving, margarita making, salt rim dippers…. National Margarita Day is Feb. 22!!

“The margarita is a success with a thousand fathers (and a few mothers.) Among those claiming credit for the original drink’s invention are a San Antonio society dame, Mrs. William (Margarita) Sames, who first served her Margarita’s cocktail at a party in Acapulco in 1948.”    Robb Walsh

I wanted to leave you with plenty of inspiration to celebrate this joyous occasion.

An entire page devoted for my love of the margarita!  Margarita Love

Enjoy!!

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