Cooking, Eating, Living My Sweet Life in Texas
When given the chance to host a pre screening party of the new episode “Mother’s Day Surprise,” featuring Curious George, I jumped at the chance. Curious George is one lovable monkey who like our party guests is always curious, always eager, always willing to learn.
Sipping Saturday I set aside a few strawberries from my trip to Poteet, Texas to share with you one of my favorite margaritas. Truthfully I love them all, but you can’t beat the taste of fresh strawberry juice on a hot, humid Texas night! Enjoy! Sweet Life!
May is upon us and for many that means Cinco de Mayo! As I explained last year Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Battle of Puebla where Mexico defeated the French Army. Funny thing is Mexico doesn’t celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the day is part of their History, but not an official holiday. In our house Cinco de Mayo has become a time to honor our Mexican Heritage. I want my children to be proud of their heritage, love their history and introduce them to the people I feel have changed our world for the best.
With citrus season winding down here in the Rio Grande I wanted to squeeze in one last citrus recipe. Grapefruit chicken tacos with grapefruit salsa add a cooling punch to our current hot Texas nights.
I’ve decided to lay low this week. Catch up with my girls, enjoy Holy Week and tie up any loose ends for our Easter party. Hubby models the walk about cups ($3) sold at the festival. A chilled cup of strawberries to help beat the Texas heat.
Sipping Saturday On Monday I filled 185 plastic easter eggs with goodies. On Tuesday I taped, glued and glittered eggs, bunnies and baskets with my girls. On Wednesday I ran to the store to pick up the perfect shade of purple my daughter just had to have for her Easter basket.
A quick dinner, perfect for Lenten meals and just plain delicious frijoles adobados. Frijoles de olla refried with chipotle chiles in adobo sauce add a spicy kick to your tostadas.
Hi everyone!! (waving) It’s me Chuls, stepping in for my mom today to review a new cookbook. Small Batch Baking for Chocolate Lovers by Debby Maugans. When my mom told me Debby was sending us a copy of her new book I was excited. One of the first cookbooks’ my mom gave me as a gift was Debby’s Small Batch Baking when I was 5. I was more than happy to try a new set of recipes from Debby.