Cooking, Eating, Living My Sweet Life in Texas
Guacamole My big sister hated avocados growing up, scowling at the simple site of them. We kids would shake our head in confusion. What’s wrong with that girl? Really? Growing up in a Mexican household avocados are practically in thrown in every dish, served with every meal and eaten by the TON. Did she not get…
Welcome to the first week of the H-E-B-ConAgra Back to School Meal Maker Challenge. (click on the badge to vote,love ya!) Back. To. School. A phrase that leads every kid to wonder where their summer has gone. Little do they know us parents wonder the same. Just about the time when we begin to let loose, enjoy…
This post brought to you by Sabra Dipping Co, LLC.. All opinions are 100% mine. My parents have been on a mission to spruce up their backyard. A new fence, a few truck loads of dirt to even out their lots and lots and lots of tree trimming. Big potted planters have been moved, little…
Pan de Polvo The Posadas are here! Las Posadas (the inns) begins on December 16 and ends on Christmas Eve with the Cena of La Noche Buena. This nine day celebration reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem. The candle-lit processions of los peregrinos (pilgrims) dressed as Mary and Joseph travel from home…
Seven Layer Dip – Dip de Siete Capas My mom worked as a teacher’s aide at our local school and every Holiday season all the teachers, aides and staff would host what they called a “pig out.” Everyone was asked to bring one of their favorite pot luck dish. They would all gather in the…
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is one of my favorite holidays. A special tradition I enjoy sharing with my girls as they learn about their heritage. As a mother I want them not to fear death, but understand that after death their life will be celebrated. This celebration gives me the opportunity…
*Disclosure: This post is part of my ongoing relationship with the folks from Sabra Hummus. I am thrilled to be a Sabra Tastemaker and excited to share recipes I have developed using Sabra Hummus. I am being compensated to develop recipes to share with you; all opinions expressed here are 100% mine. Grapefruit Hummus Salad…
Borracho Beans Borracho Beans are beans cooked with beer. Pinto beans cooked low and slow for 7 hours in a rich beer broth, studded with crisp bacon, tomatoes, jalapenos and onions. Does it get any tastier? I think not. Don’t you just want to dive in? I know I do. Planning a fiesta soon? Maybe…
