Blog - Sweet Life

Fresh Strawberry Dressing

So we have devoured our heart themed breakfast let’s move on to lunch shall we? I love salads they are an endless source of inspiration and health benefits. You can literally combine different textures, ingredients and flavors everyday for a new plate of happiness. I never understand why people say “salads are boring.” really ? I love to eat salads for two reasons first they are amazing for my body giving her exactly the perfect fuel to carry me through my day and since we are currently loving ourselves silly why not show my lovely body some love too- she derserves it. Second I love salads because they make me… Read More

Strawberry French Toast

I absolutely adore the month of February- Oh don’t get me started I love the whole mushy month leading up to a Valentine Day explosion of Love! While dating hubby this holiday was looked upon as a one night expression of love- you got dressed up went out for a nice dinner and enjoy each other’s company. Now after being married ten years and with two young children, this holiday is focused on showing love and appreciation for each other as a family the whole month not just one day. Mushy kisses are daily occurrence here, but in February we mushy kiss each other at every chance we get. The… Read More

Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce

Lately all I wait for is lunchtime, is that weird? A new semester has started for us again so we have quickly become rattled with buying books (why are they so expensive???) attending classes and reading- reading- reading. I am lucky- this semester all my classes are online, which works out perfectly for me. Hubby attends night classes giving us lunchtime to catch up with each other’s day. At first he suggested we meet somewhere and grab a bite to eat? Are you crazy? Seriously look at me I’m like the Mexican version of Nigella? Really wouldn’t you rather snuggle together on the couch and feed… Read More

Chewy Toffee Almond Bars

Last week I went out to run a few errands, I in no way shape or form wanted to leave my house. I get into those funks sometimes, when all I want to do is be at home. But given the fact that if I did not leave my house to pay my bills, I might not have running water- which would make any form of cooking impossible. I also had to stop by the grocery store to pick up a few items for mealtime. So I motivated myself with the promise of toffee bars, yes if I ran all my errands and stopped… Read More

Cilantro Chipotle Tilapia

Yesterday I took a nap- oh it was heavenly, I had beautiful dreams of fresh baked bread- I should make bread (add to my to do list). When I woke up I was attacked, “What’s for dinner???” Here is what I made and I was happy, it was so yummy!! Enjoy!

Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream

This past weekend was my little girl’s 5th bday. I knew she wanted cupcakes since lately she has been obsessed with them, for her bday she wanted two cupcake books, a cupcake purse and cupcake stickers. Hmm.. a love for baked good, I wonder where she gets this from?? She did have a special request, “I want chocolate cupcakes, with chocolate frosting but, with purple sprinkles(her fav color). No problem little one.

Jicama, Pepinos y Pina con Cacahuates

jicama, cucumbers and pineapple a dash of lime sprinkled with toasted peanuts Well our team did not make the playoffs this year, so our typical Sunday football games have been replaced with watching movies with the girls’. The girls’ are extremely happy they don’t care for football and hubby has banned any football watching due to his intense pain. I wanted to make something different to snack on, taking any chance to introduce something new to the girls’ taste buds. “What’s this?” my older one asks, “It’s jicama, try it.” while giving her the look of, don’t make any weird faces or gestures when tasting it- the… Read More

Chocolate Pecan Pancakes

First let me start off by saying these pancakes are uber delicious, ya that’s totally a word- look it up! Well I made these for my girls’ as a midweek surprise and the one who ended up surprised was me. Why? Because I TOTALLY SUCK at making pancakes, I try trust me I do, but they never seem to come together like the picture I have in my mind, the pancakes are not fluffy, nor are they light. I have watched Alton many times, I also watched Ina, Martha and even Bobby throwdown pancakes– nothing. I listen, take their advice, plan… Read More