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Strawberry Tortillas — Blueberry Tortillas

  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

Inspirations….

     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.

Lemon Avocado Sherbet

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

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Blackberry-Lavender Champagne Cocktail

Lavender Lizzie, isn’t the color beautiful?  For one ticket/$6.00 you could shop while sipping on  Blanco’s Lavender Festival signature cocktail in a beautiful commemorative glass.      

Lavender-Cream Cheese Stuffed Strawberries

  When we headed out early Saturday morning I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Blanco, Lavender Festival.  This was the festival’s sixth year, so  compared to my hometown’s annual festival the Shrimporee which has grown incredibly each year,  this one was fairly new.   When we arrived we drove past the town square and decided to make for the Lavender farms first since the news predicted a hot  day and we knew the girls’ would be in ‘better moods”, while it was still cool.  As we drove into the first farm we weren’t really sure what to do, but were quickly greeted by a nice lady who gave… Read More

Roasted Corn

One afternoon hubby and I  drove into town to make our weekly purchase of diapers, this is when we lived in Driscoll and we would make the 20 minute drive to Corpus Christi to have access to larger stores. 

Green Chile Chorizo

Early mornings with a long day planned are perfect days to eat filling and satisfying tacos.