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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

Valentine’s Day Recipe Ideas

Creamy Orange Ice Cream

I can clearly remember hating Valentine’s Day. I was bitter. I had no boyfriend, no dates, no weekend plans, and no social life. I was bitter.

Quesadilla Dulce con Fresas y Queso

It’s that time of the year, when love is in the air. Ahh, the sweet sweet month of February. I look forward to February. I believe this is the month where we take those little extra steps to really shower on the as my girls’ say “sticky love.” Sticky love is in your face, up in your grill, invading your comfort zone, embarrassing kind of affection. There is a reason for this “sticky love”. Let’s pause for a moment to think back.

Sweet Life Presents Texas Talent ~ Carl de Kock from Rio Queen~ Mission, Texas

Happy Monday, we are up and running again. The cold weather gifted the Rio Grande Valley almost a day and half with out electricity. We adjusted quickly, with no complaints as we know other areas were severely affected. I send sweet thanks you to all who asked how we were and sent us well wishes. We continue with our Texas Talent in a short tour of Rio Queen with our host Carl de Kock, Enjoy! Fun Fact from Carl : Did you know the name grapefruits gives homage to the likeness that they grow in clusters like grapes. Thanks Carl After chatting with Terry she asked if I would like a… Read More

Super Bowl Recipe Ideas

I continue to be offline due to the weather. Stay warm and I will be with you soon. Thank you little sis for posting this..love ya! Are you ready for the big game, we are. Our beloved Houston Texans did not make it to the finals, but this is no reason not to celebrate. Here a few suggestions for the big game! Enjoy! Sweet Life