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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

Grapefruit Upside-Down Cake

It’s cold here in Texas, really cold.. we are currently at 26 degrees.. I’m ecstatic!! I plan to enjoy this cold weather with a warm slice of the seasonal upside down cake. I had planned to share my second installment of Texas Talent, but us Texans are not prepared for these chilly temps. My electricity has been off and on for the last day. I am having the worst time uploading my pictures, so I am leaving you with a post I had planned for Sunday. Take care and stay warm with a slice of this fine cake! Sweet Life.

Sweet Life Presents Texas Talent ~ Terry Stuart from Crest Fruit Inc ~ Mission, Texas ~ Grapefruit Buttermilk Sherbet (Giveaway!)

Last week I had the pleasure to chat at length with Terry Stuart from Crest Inc located in Mission, Texas. Our focus Grapefruits, a genuine Texas treat known world wide for it’s ruby red interior and juicy flesh. I was happily suprised when Terry informed me February is National Grapefruit Month. I honestly had no idea, I only knew at this time every year us Texans celebrate grapefruit peak season. Will you join me in celebrating a true Texas treasure? Grapefruits are king here in the Rio Grande Valley and every King deserves a celebration, don’t you think? Let’s begin by introducing Terry Stuart from Marketing at Crest Fruit Inc.

Empanadas de Nutella y Queso

I am overjoyed, my mom is with me for a short visit. We have passed the days sipping coffee, walking at the park and talking food. She is my idol. In the kitchen she is queen. Every cherished childhood food memory has included my mom and one of her flavorful plates of food. Her patience, her ease feeding large crowds, the creativity of shaping a few ingredients into something extraordinary..she’s talented I tell you and I hope to be half the cook she is one day. Today as we walked at the park our conversation turned to empanadas. I can clearly remember her sitting at the table pinching the dough of her famous… Read More

Citrus Honey Punch

Citrus Season is in full swing here in the Rio Grande Valley. As you drive through the valley every fruit stall is brimming with bag after bag of citrus. One of our favorite times of the year as we enjoy freshly squeezed juice every morning with our breakfast. Here is a tangy citrus punch made also with local honey. Enjoy! Sweet Life! Citrus Honey Punch by Sweet Life by Vianney Rodriguez 1/2 cup Honey 1/2 cup water 4 grapefruits 3 oranges 2 lemons Dissolve the honey in the water over medium heat. Allow to cool. Juice the grapefruit, oranges and lemons and place in a pitcher. (strain if desired) Add the honey syrup… Read More