Blog - Sweet Life

Hominy Quesadillas

Hominy Quesadillas Dinner at our house is major. Breakfast is usually on the go, on the fly. Lunch is usually leftovers, a quick taquito de aguacate (my favorite) or a heaping bowl of oatmeal. But, dinner is another story. This is our time. Time to experiment, try a new recipe or perfect a future recipe that will eventually find its place here. We seem to have all fallen into the ritual of slowing down, unwinding from our day through the kitchen. I have to say it has been a wonderful refuge for our family. This does not mean that every recipe that… Read More

Avocado Dulce de Leche Muffins

Avocado Dulce de Leche Muffins I blame my need to stuff my mouth with these muffins on my mom and older sister. Yes, I am petty. These two people each burned in my soul the love for avocado and dulce de leche. Warm flour tortillas stuffed with thick slices of avocado on my way out the door to school. The simplicity of sliced avocado, little did my mom know she would lead me to crave avocado every day for the rest of my life. Little shops that line the street of my grandma’s house in Mexico was the first time… Read More

Guava Bars

Guava Bars I somehow keep coming back to these bars. I made them once (three years ago) and batch after batch they continue to make their way into my oven. I think it’s the oatmeal crust that I enjoy or maybe it’s the thick slices of guava sandwiched between yummy layers of oatmeal that entice me. No, it must be that everyone loves them.. that’s what it is. Or maybe because they are really.. really easy to make, so easy that I can pop them into the oven before our day begins. Easy with tasty results. Who wouldn’t love this recipe? Enjoy! … Read More

Guava Coconut Cocktail

Guava Coconut Cocktail I am bursting with pride! My little sister has graduated from college and is on her way to making her dreams come true! What a great accomplishment to begin the New Year. I plan on toasting with her when she arrives tomorrow for a short visit! Sometimes life hands you a heavy plate, but with passion, drive and dedication amazing blessings will follow! The flavors of guava and coconut blend together in this festive cocktail bursting with color! Felicidades Hermanita !! Let’s Celebrate!!

Cinnamon Water

Cinnamon Water I spotted this cinnamon water on the kitchn and knew I had to give it a try! Try it with sparkling water for a cool addition to your brunch table. Enjoy! recipe from the kitchn

Chicharrón En Salsa Verde

Chicharrón En Salsa Verde In the last month I have prepared, devoured and enjoyed chicharrón en salsa verde three times with my hubby- mi cariño . I have been blessed to have him home on vacation for an entire month. So to say this Christmas season was the best is putting it mildly, it has been a BLAST! My girls have had the pleasure of his company in everything from making snowflakes, baking, building a gingerbread house, wrapping presents and long trips to the park. I, on the other hand have him completely to myself the entire evening and early into the… Read More

Roasted Grape Margarita

Roasted Grape Margarita 12 grapes or Las doce uvas is the tradition of eating 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight. With each grape eaten you make a wish for the New Year. This is one of my favorite family traditions. A tradition bursting with hope for the New Year with a few final laughs in the old year as we stuff our faces with juicy grapes. This year is no different my fridge is stocked with grapes ready for the countdown. There is one tiny detail that will change this year, no champagne. This gal is serving margaritas, chocked… Read More

Ensalada de Noche Buena – Christmas Eve Salad

In Spanish Noche Buena means “Good Night.” In the month of December Noche Buena for Latinos becomes a celebratory part of the Christmas Holiday. Noche Buena means Christmas Eve or Poinsettia and is the final evening of Las Posadas. On Noche Buena families attend misa de gallo (midnight mass). After mass entire families, friends and neighbors come together for La Cena de Noche Buena where the year’s blessings, unity and love are celebrated. This night is celebrated with a fiesta of comida with flavors of every region. This includes tamales, pozole, menudo, turkey, mole, ponche navideño and ensalada de Noche… Read More