Blog - Sweet Life

Citrus Margarita – Our Virtual Bridal Shower for Nelly – #NellysBigDay

“And …I said YESSSSS!” It happened one November midnight, in Twitterverse, we saw this tweet from our dear Nelly @nella22. Without missing a beat, we all knew Nelly had “said YES” to her beloved “M”,as she sweetly calls Brian Murray, her fiancé. So here we are,Nelly dear, your friends in the food world, wishing you and Brian,all the best. And with our wishes, a simple recipe with an easy formula for a life of bliss, rich with EVERYTHING in it! BLOGGERS RECIPE FOR NELLY ‘S WEDDED BLISS Mix together: A lot of Love, Patience, Perseverance, Respect, Courage, Strength, Trust,… Read More

Bolillos

On December 12 millions will gather for processions, prayer, song, dance and community to celebrate La Reina de Mexico (The Queen of Mexico) on her feast day. The Celebration of the Virgin Mary begins on December 3 and ends on her dedicated day the December 12. This day is set aside to honor the day she appeared on Tepeyac the pre hispanic site of the temple Tontanslin where her imaged appeared on Juan Diego’s tilma (cloak) as he consulted with the Bishop Zumárraga. Every year on this day my mom and I arrive to mass service at 4am. The… Read More

Rompope – Mexican Eggnog

Rompope is the Mexican version of eggnog, spiked with rum. This creamy egg based drink is often served during the Christmas season for Las Posadas. My mom loves Rompope and always made sure to purchase extra bottles for the Holiday season with every trip we made to Mexico. Mi abuelita loves to sip Rompope on chilly evenings spent chatting on her porch. It never feels quite like Christmas until we have our first sip of Rompope. Rompope originated in Puebla, Mexico in the 1600’s at the Convento de Santa Clara. The nuns prepared Rompope to welcome guests to the convent. The nuns appealed to the Mother Superior… Read More

Breakfast Tostada

Breakfast for Dinner!! This is one of the greatest ideas ever brought to the table. Obviously, a terrific mom invented this idea. Breakfast is one of my favorite meals so; I get a little giddy when my kids ask for breakfast for dinner. I’m in. Breakfast tostadas are hearty, easy and adaptable to every taste bud. Spread a layer of refried beans over you tostada and top with the flavors of your choice. Pico de gallo is a must on my tostada for heat, while my girls love cheesy eggs. Hubby goes overboard with the toppings resulting in… Read More

Ultimate Nachos

Have you had enough Thanksgiving leftovers? I know I have. Bring on Sunday and football food!! Football food at our home can be a all night affair tenderly caring for a smoked brisket or as simple as pulling our favorite panty staples. This Sunday we went with VELVEETA® and Ro*Tel® for Ultimate Nachos. Texans have a diehard love for VELVEETA® and Ro*Tel®, its true ask any Texan. Pair a heap of nachos with a cold beer and this gal’s in heaven; yup I’m easy to please. When I received an invitation to work with VELVEETA® and Ro*Tel® this Texan was… Read More

My daughter featured on Mommy Maestra

Hola!! I hope you are enjoying your Thanksgiving Holiday. I had a wonderful time with my family in Aransas Pass. We laughed, gobbled up too much turkey and enjoyed our time with the kids.

Guajillo Cranberry Sauce

My Thanksgiving contribution to New Latina – Guajillo Cranberry Sauce Happy Thanksgiving!! Guajillo Cranberry Sauce INGREDIENTS: 4 cups fresh cranberries 1 cup orange juice 1 tsp orange zest 1 cup grated piloncillo 1 guajillo chile 1 tsp cinnamon ½ cup pumpkin seeds INSTRUCTIONS: Rehydrate guajillo chile in warm water for 20 minutes. In a saucepan bring to a boil orange juice and piloncillo, stirring to dissolve piloncillo. Add cranberries, return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 8 minutes or until cranberries burst. Remove stem and seeds from the guajillo chile and finely dice. Add orange… Read More

Cranberry Margarita

I wanted to squeeze in one more Holiday Margarita before the BIG Turkey day. Hey, while you prep your cranberry sauce why not make the simple syrup for this colorful margarita. A pop of color to your table or a dose of sanity for the busy day. Keep company busy with a refreshing margarita and plates of appetizers while you add the finishing touches to your Holiday meal.