Blog - Sweet Life

Albóndigas de Camarón

Albóndigas de Camarón One of my childhood favorites Albóndigas are comfort in a bowl. One of the many dishes my mom is known for. No one could resist her Albóndigas, even to this day the smell drives me to a state of giddy joy. Growing up she would make over sized Albóndigas for us kids. One placed in the center of a bowl swimming in a broth so flavorful the table hummed with the echo of children slurping. Served with piping hot corn tortillas and a drizzle of salsa ~ pure happiness. Throughout the year I make Albóndigas from ground beef, turkey or pork. My girls request them so often I sometimes find myself ladling bowls in the height of summer. That’s how much we love them. In the Lenten season I turn to local shrimp to… Read More

Panini Party!!

Panini Party!! Yesterday on Facebook I hosted a Panini party featuring the IMUSA USA Panini maker in celebration of our recent partnership. The party was a blast!! My family arrived to help me celebrate and did we ever celebrate!! We feasted on Panini after Panini. Experimenting with flavors and textures. The kids loved the crunchy bread oozing with cheese. My little sister added thick slices of mushrooms with grilled onions for a beefed up meatless Panini. My personal favorite was a loaded bolillo of rajas of poblano, red, yellow and green bell peppers with a thick slice of Oaxaca cheese. I thought I’d share a few of the pics from… Read More

Sweet Life and IMUSA USA

I’m happy to announce Sweet Life has partnered with IMUSA USA!! YAY! I’m excited to partner with the #1 Hispanic housewares brand sold everyone from Target, Wal-Mart, Macy’s and Bed Bath and Beyond. Who knew a couple of months ago while working with George Duran on a Back-to-School Meal Maker challenge that I would join him again along with Chef Elsie Ramos and Chef Ana Quincoces to bring you authentic Mexican recipes featuring their products! Love it! I am more than thrilled to join the team! And of course none of this would happen without you my loyal readers. Your support… Read More

Orange Margarita Cupcakes

Orange Margarita Cupcakes I’m in Houston!! A quick trip to attend the Latism kickoff event and a wonderful chance to finally met a few of the people I chat with on a weekly basis. This guy I adore. He’s kinda like a long lost primo (cousin) my family neglected to mention. One of the first Texans I connected with over twitter. I also had a chance to visit with this gal. She’s the sweetest gal. Open to lend a hand to any new blogger and mommy blogger superstar. Taking advantage of being in Houston we decided to squeeze in some needed family time. A trip to the… Read More

Joy the Baker's Cheddar Chive and Jalapeño Biscuits

Cheddar Chive and Jalapeño Biscuits Do you hear that? That’s me patting myself on the back. I have conquered biscuits. I know, I know my blog name does include bake. I began Sweet Life as a way to practice my baking skills, learn new techniques and practice..practice. The thing is I might have subconsciously slid biscuits to the back end of my baking practice. Have I made them before? Yes. Did they resemble hockey pucks and taste like saw dust? Yes. Yes. and Yes. I live in fear of my family requesting biscuits. So lame. This weekend as I browsed Joy’s… Read More

Joy the Baker’s Cheddar Chive and Jalapeño Biscuits

Galletas de Avena y Nestlé Abuelita – Nestlé Abuelita Oatmeal Cookies

Galletas de Avena y Nestlé Abuelita Cookies – Nestlé Abuelita Oatmeal Cookies La merienda is a light snack eaten between lunch and dinner. Merienda is a time to slow down, enjoy a cup of café or a steamy cup of chocolate with a light snack or piece of pan dulce. The afternoon merienda is a traditional Latin American ritual meant to be shared with family, co-workers or friends who casually stop by to enjoy a time of rest, break from work or to unwind from the busy day. This is one of my favorite times of the day I… Read More

Joy the Baker's Mini Chamomile Cake with Honey Frosting

Mini Chamomile Cakes with Honey Frosting This was the quickest photo shoot that has ever taken place in my kitchen. I take full responsibility. I decided to bake these mini chamomile cakes in the morning hours, the exact hours that everyone began to rustle out of bed. My nieces floated into the kitchen and knew something was up. They never left. Enter my two girls, little sister and my mom. I grabbed my camera, but it was no use. Piping cups of tea, coffee and cold milk made their to the table all while grabbing my photo subject…. Read More