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My Week in Pictures

Sharing a few pictures of what I have been up to~ I was up early prepping from y daughter’s bday party. Fresh salsa Her bday feast. Jicama salad with fresh plum dressing, tostadas con pollo verde and charro beans I’m a contributor at Latina Kitchen! Latina Magazine’s online food website. My infused tortillas featured! I went out to dinner with my sister’s and had a very,very bad bowl of noodles. Tomatillos milperos, recipe coming soon! A gift from my mom. The earrings her father bought her at the Feria in Mexico City when she was 16~Treasure. Hubby, sis… Read More

Muy Bueno Three Generations of Authentic Mexican flavor Review and Giveaway

“Siéntate a comer, esta muy bueno!” I have known the Muy Bueno gang for almost two years now. I first meet the gals through the blogging world, we became connected through a few friends and over the years we have been fortunate to be featured together for our recipes. In May I was finally given the opportunity to met Yvette face to face as we were both chosen to attend the first ever LATISM Latina Blogger Retreat in DC. We were both so excited to be among the 70 chosen from across the United States to attend this one of a kind conference. The… Read More

Chocolate Seed Bombs

Chocolate Seed Bombs In our house we are crazy for chocolate. We love it baked, drizzled, made into ice cream and we especially love a steaming cup of hot chocolate. When Green & Black’s asked if I wanted to try out their Latin infused chocolate the Maya Gold, preview their new cookbook and offer a giveaway to my readers I quickly responded YES! Who says no to chocolate? Not this gal. Do you want to try Green & Black’s Chocolate? Giveaway below~ As I scanned the book the first recipe that I knew I had to try was the Chocolate Seed bombs. They… Read More

Chicken Tinga

Chicken Tinga I was hosting a dinner party this Friday and wanted to greet my guests with a homey dish. When having guests over I like to serve family style. Huge platters brimming with comfort food, small bowls spilling over with salsas and garnishes along with tall glasses with icy cold agua. I want my guest to experience the flavors I enjoy, feel comforted and leave feeling like they were part of my family. I decided to scan the Muy Bueno Cookbook and my fingers quickly leafed over the pages until I ran across a recipe for Chicken… Read More

Chile Lime Tequila Popcorn

Chile Lime Tequila Popcorn A quick post today to share with you what I have been munching on lately kicked up popcorn! Kicked up popcorn and a sweet little giveaway~ details below~ Be it watching football, a great movie or catching up on my favorite shows, flavorful popcorn is always a must. Popcorn with a splash of tequila and chile lime infused butter…. Oh this has my name written all over it. Enjoy~ Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, cable is shining a spotlight on compelling Hispanic figures and events on cable’s On Demand service. The Hispanic-themed programming represents… Read More

Piloncillo Syrup

Piloncillo Syrup Did you know tomorrow was National Pancake Day? I almost missed this wonderfully decadent day, but thankfully I was staring starry eyed at foodiecrush’s Cucumber Martini Recipe, when I spotted her Sept. food calendar. My first instinct was to hop into the kitchen and whip up a batch of new pancakes to share, but as I looked in my pantry I had no maple syrup, no honey or even agave. How can one enjoy a thick stack of fluffy pancakes without a warm drizzle of heavenly syrup. Thank goodness I had piloncillo, well I ALWAYS have piloncillo thanks… Read More

Join us for a Bilingual Twitter Party with Amway #QualityMoments {Prizes}

From September 15 through October 15 Americans celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. To help us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Amway has joined with Discovery en Español and Discovery Familia to create a campaign – “Momentos de Calidad” (Quality Moments). Momentos de Calidad wants to inspire Hispanics to share those special moments growing up in Latin America. I’m excited to join in on the celebration with a fun and prized filled Twitter party!! Join us~ Prizes: 1. 50 winners will receive travel kits with Nutrilite supplements and Artistry skincare products that will keep you covered on your next trip worth over 167.00… Read More

Salsa de Hongos y Jalapeños {Mushroom, Jalapeño and Cilantro Salsa}

Mushroom, Jalapeño and Cilantro Salsa I’m a salsa chica. Every meal, every plate you can count on there being salsa, it’s a part of my life. BUT when I was invited to take part in the cookbook spotlight of the new Muy Bueno Cookbook and Mushroom salsa was the first recipe to feature – I did a little double take, mushrooms in salsa? Really? Then I thought why not? Loaded with lovely red onions, swimming with jalapenos, a handful of cilantro and a splash of lime juice. I’ll give it a whirl~ And you know what? It was freaking amazing! I’m sure you… Read More