Cooking, Eating, Living My Sweet Life in Texas
Hello all another beautiful day, another two great recipes in our week featuring Diana Barrios Trevino from Los Barrios in San Antonio, Texas. Today I feature a dish from the town of Zuazua in the state of Nuevo Leon. Here is how Diana describes this earthy dish in her cookbook
Yesterday began a week of sharing my favorite recipes from Los Barrios Family Cookbook and I also had the pleasure to chat with Diana about her love of cooking and her personal time spent with family. Many of the recipes in this cookbook I found to be perfect for our busy schedules, many of the ingridients are my basic staples in my style of cooking, the preparation is uncomplicated with tasty results. I have made these chalupas numerous times since purchasing her book, for the simple fact that they make a super quick lunch, my girls enjoy them for friday movie night and they are “family friendly” which means… Read More
Hello my loves, (what a mouthful my title post) this week I am honored to begin a showcase of Texas Talent. I hope to give you a glimpse into the lives of the Talented people who make Texas dining memorable. Let’s celebrate this event together by cooking and sharing our love of food with our first guest. This week I am excited to introduce Diana Barrios from Los Barrios Restaurant from San Antonio, Texas. Many of you know Diana from her many appearances on Good Morning America, Tasting Texas , NBC Weekend Today Show and Despierta America. Diana was also challenged by Bobby Flay in his competitive Food Network show Throwdown with Bobby Flay, the challenge their famous Puffy tacos. … Read More
Today Sweet Life proudly celebrates it’s first year. I am over the moon thrilled at the completion of my first year, in being boldly honest I never thought I would make it this far. I humbly admit I am horribly the most unorganized person and often find myself completing 3-4 task at the same time (at this moment I am typing this post, sorting laundry, finishing the cake, paying bills and loading my dishwasher) if not for my the continuous stream of coffee coursing through my veins I fear I would never complete half the daily task I begin. I also must confess I can spell, yes I am a able adult who in… Read More
Hi guys (waving) it’s me Chuls dropping by for a quick visit. How was your July 4th weekend?
Chuls suggested we make something “Cool” for July 4th since there would be no fireworks, no festivities, not much of anything since Alex decided to swing by for a quick visit. Thankfully we were spared the grunt and only had a full day of rain and slow Internet service so we are blessed and no one is complaining. We are celebrating July 4th small this year, which is kinda cool- just us four hanging out and chomping on our “cool” colorful tortillas. These tortillas are a twist on your ordinary tortilla recipe, simply replace the water with the juice of your choice. We tried strawberry and blueberry juice to add the colors of… Read More
Alex in upon us, thankful we are not in the direct path but we are expecting substantial rain and loss of electricity. So I will be completely offline until the weather clears. I leave you with some of my favorite recipes for inspiration for your upcoming celebration’s. I send you love and keep those in Alex’s path in your prayers.
When I was little my mom made homemade tortillas every morning for breakfast any leftovers were wrapped in a kitchen towel and left on the table. For lunch she would quickly unwrap the tortillas give ’em a quick reheat, stuff slices of avocado, a light sprinkle of salt and lunch was served. This to her was fast food not happy meals or fried chicken in a bucket. Did we ever complain? Are you crazy we knew we had it good, my mom’s food was glorious, okay scratch that…her food is and continues to be glorious (love ya momo). So I greatly appreciate my beloved… Read More