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Pozole Verde

As I mentioned in my earlier post, holidays in our home meant Pozole and bunuelos.  Sadly I feel I might not get around to making bunuelos this year, but I do want to share a pozole recipe.  I cannot even begin to count how many times over the years my mom has made pozole.  She typically makes pozole rojo (red) flavored with ancho chiles,  I really owe my love for ancho (dried poblanos) to her.  Pozole does take time (hence the margaritas), but the rewards are truly worth it in the end.  A big , yes big steamy pot of pozole is sure to warm your home this… Read More

Guava Margarita

New year’s in my childhood home meant two things. Pozole Bunuelos So how does a guava margarita fit into the mix?  Nowhere, really I had leftover guavas from making my Ponche Navideno and I find sipping a cocktail as I stand over my pot skimming foam for my pozole broth makes for a more enjoyable time. Margarita motivation.

Texas Sugar Cookies

Santa’s almost here and I of course am behind. Daily I have been reminded of the cookies that need to be made for Santa’s arrival.   Add to the list the tamales I have yet to begin, the brisket I must prep, a pot of beans and well it leaves for a busy day.

Tortilla Snowflakes with Cajeta

Flour tortillas Snowflake cookie cutter 

Ponche Navideno

  My small apartment wafted with the smell of Christmas, a Mexican Christmas, I was thrilled.  We were also snipping away making paper snowflakes, kinda ironic. Sipping on Ponche Navideno, in Texas. Making snowflakes, in Texas.  

Pecan Sandies

    Pecan Sandies are my favorite cookies, well I am not known to ever turn down any cookie, but these do hold special meaning.  In high school I cannot even recall how my ritual came  to be, but before very tennis match I happily munched on a package of pecan sandies while washing them down with a Hawaiian punch.  Did I need the extra sugar boost for the match, did they help calm my nerves, who knows?   The craving for pecan sandies stayed with me, the Hawaiian punch, thankfully that part of my ritual ended.  While I was expecting my first daughter the cravings were intense, pecan sandies with… Read More

Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting

I awake excited every morning this time of year.  I find myself daydreaming of sugar, butter and chocolate…. is it healthy no, but c’mon give a lady a break… I realize this train of thought is not derriere friendly, but people ..my buttocks and I desire to make that sacrifice for the good of others… it’s all about holiday spirit! 

Turkey Tomatillo Casserole

  Happy Tuesday!  Sorry for not posting, but with comp problems and the Thanksgiving holiday I figured we all could use the break.  Our holiday evolved into a very laid back weekend.   My hubby’s parents came in from Driscoll, Texas and the girls’ couldn’t have been more excited.  My in-laws do not travel much, so for them to drive  2 and 1/2 hours is a big deal.  I had hoped for a longer visit, but they returned home after our Thanksgiving meal.  With no plans, the girls’ decided we should enjoy a weekend of movies.  Movies, turkey, pie, movies, cranberries, turkey…all in all a blissful weekend.  After a weekend of turkey +mash+ gravy overload, Monday was the perfect opportunity to… Read More

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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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