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Lavender Brownies with Lavender Chocolate Ganache

Plans have been made, travel arrangements and delicious dining destinations have been chosen. We are heading to Poteet, Texas. The first weekend of April we will enjoy our first Strawberry Festival as a family. My little sister’s family, my parents and our bunch will be making the trip together. In planning for the trip memories of our visit to Blanco, Texas for the The Lavender Festival only fueled my excitement even more. So in honor of our upcoming trip I bring you a recipe from their local cookbook, Lavender Brownies with Lavender Chocolate Ganache.

Cinnamon Grapefruitade

My hubby owns, no take it back..owned a pair of shorts that I tenderly took captive.

Mac and Texas Cheeses with Roasted Chiles

As Catholics we observe Cuaresma (Lent) the 40 day (not including Sundays) penitential season that ends on Easter Sunday. In this time we take time to reflect on our lives, treasure our blessings and dedicate more time to helping others in need. On Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent families abstain from consuming meat.

Sopa de Fideo

My nieces arrived from Kansas to spend a week with us here in Edinburg. I had big plans, art projects lined up, baking recipes prepped , park dates planned and then the unexpected.

Citrus Pudding with Whipped Cream

Hello loves, did you miss me? Oh my heart ached to be with you, but roll into one week two sick kiddos (more on this later), super cache updates, a move to another server, possible lost blog posts and my blog appearing as “page not found.” Oh I tell you it was too much for this girl to handle. I was an emotional mess. Thank goodness my host provider has a great bunch of capable people, for I get lost on twitter, to help me find my way back to you. At this moment I only crave reading… reading… reading ….all the… Read More

Frijoles de Olla

Hello loves. How was your Vday? I hope you all were showered with the love you deserve. My day was glorious, I am still beaming from the immense loving affection and “sticky kisses,” that were abundantly gifted throughout the day. Today I wanted to share a recipe that I have had many requests for. When I posted my recipe for charro beans I never expected to receive such great feedback. I had numerous emails, tweets and comments on my “brothy beans.” Many of you know these beans as frijoles de olla. I am pleased to share these recipe with you today. Shall we enjoy my brothy beans?

Valentine's Day Recipe Ideas

Today I will swim in chocolate, sip on champagne, enjoy love letters, rejoice in love and kiss until my lips are chapped. What a day!! I did want to leave you with last minute Valentine ideas, have a wonderful day!! Love you all, Sweet Life