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Blackberry Peach Ice Cream

  Summer has officially arrived!   As our time here in Edinburg, Texas begins to dwindle down, I realized this will be our last summer in the Rio Grande Valley.  I plan to make this summer one of  girls’ best before we begin the chore of packing to move home. Our days so far have included tennis lessons, play dates,  mid day movies,  tea parties and lazy reading at the park.   The cooler evenings draw us into the in the kitchen to “play”  as my girls’  phrase it. Chuls and I tag team to help  Pips, my 6 yr old,  become confident in her knife skills.  We attempt to keep her focused on her cutting board project but, she’d rather focus… Read More

Margarita, Margarita, Margarita

Sipping Saturday  This is the margarita that began my obession to create colorful cocktails for myself every Saturday.   I had thought of posting a round up of at the end of June, but this weekend is all about  “dad.” This weekend is Father’s Day and I along with the entire world will cater to the men we love, cherish and adore.  So this Saturday, I will give my juicer the weekend off to enjoy a few cold beers with my man. Worry not my margarita lovers next Saturday the Margarita returns!  Have a great weekend. Enjoy!  

Paletas de Sandía

Our summers are made bearable with frequent trips to the beach laced with heavy doses of paletas, raspas and agua frescas.   My calendar officially states June 21 as the first day of summer.  Try explaining this to my kids, who crave roaming the beach in search of seashells.  On days that we cannot escape to the beach we cool off enjoying paletas.  Paletas are super easy to make.  They require little time, effort and clean up is  a breeze.   

Mexican Brownies

My daughter, Chuls has taken quite a shine to Aarón Sanchez.  She rooted for him on The Next Iron Chef and laughs at his antics on Chef versus City.  He became even cooler when she found out he was Zarela Martínez’s son.   When she spotted these brownies I knew mommy was in for a treat.    Did it phase her that these brownies had chili powder, nah “that’s so Aarón mom, he loves flavor.”

Honeydew Margarita

Sipping Saturday What could be more rewarding after a long week of business than to begin the weekend with a cooling margarita.  Honeydew is one of the coolest melons.  Don’t you think? A lime green pale rind gives way to a  juicy pale interior bursting with natural sweetness.  Slice, dice or chop any way you serve this melon it is sure to please. The next time you carve into a fresh honeydew, why not save a few slices and make yourself this cool margarita. Enjoy!      

Tequila Epazote Limeade

It’s Thursday. I’m currently up to my neck in Spanish course work. Maybe taking this class in the summer was not a great idea! After reviewing, reviewing and reviewing my paper for proper accents I finally hit submit.  Tequila Epazote Limeade. Enjoy!     

Spicy Chipotle Beef

 It’s funny when life spins into busy mode I somehow seem to get more accomplished.  Is it that I plan, prepare or pray more?  No.  I simply refuse to have my day taken from me.  I dislike the idea of being so busy, that I am deprived of “my moments.” 

Mango Margarita

Sipping Saturday  Today’s Margarita is inspired by the mango paletas I made last week.  As I peeled my mangos to make the paletas my tiny kitchen swirled with the aroma of a tropical paradise.  I knew by Saturday my body, soul and brain would be in need of little tropical getaway.  What better way to soothe away a stressful week than with a Mango Margarita? Enjoy! 

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Welcome to Sweet Life.

I'm Vianney, an Award-Winning Food Blogger, Recipe Developer and the Author of The Tex-Mex Slow Cooker and Latin Twist. Here in South Texas, we love to entertain and spend time in the company of good people. Sweet Life is a celebration of that connection and the vibrant, unique culture of South Texas.

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