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Mango Spritzer

Mango Spritzer I was recently invited to host a cocktail & chocolate pairing at the Total Wine in Houston, Texas in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. I quickly jumped at the chance as I find any opportunity to share my love of cocktails. I hosted the event along with the sweet crew over at CoCo André Chocolatier. They provide samples of their fantastic chocolate to pair with cocktails featuring Licor 43. The chocolates paired perfectly with the coffee cocktail we made with Licor 43. Licor 43 emits a bright golden glow that reflects its Mediterranean heritage. The diversity of ingredients,… Read More

El Vampiro Margarita

A bright red, fruity, spooky cocktail inspired by vampires! My vampire venom margarita is the perfect spooky Halloween drink and a refreshing way to enjoy a bubbly can of PERRIER®. Sweet Life Disclosure: I am excited to partner with PERRIER® to bring you this delicious and refreshing watermelon cocktail. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with. Vampire Venom Margarita Today I am sharing my recipe for Vampire Venom Margarita, the wonderful cocktail to share at your next Halloween party. Want to creep your guests with a skin-crawling cocktail to? This is the one for you. The Vampire… Read More

5 Heart Healthy Benefits of Avocados

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Aguacates Frescos – SaboreaUnoHoy and DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own. 5 Heart Healthy Benefits of Avocados Avocados are one of my favorite ingredients to cook with, but did you know that they’re also good for you? They are packed with all kinds of goodness and are easy to add to any recipe, hot or cold. I eat them at most meals and always find creative ways to sneak them into my recipes. Avocados are a great addition to any meal or as part of a nutritious snack. I… Read More

DIY Popcorn Bar

DIY Popcorn Bar Fall is on the way and that means plenty of football parties, family gatherings and holiday celebrations. When I entertain, I love to keep things simple, so I almost always have some type of buffet or snack bar where guests can serve themselves. This allows me to enjoy the party with my guests and relax while they customize their own plates to their liking. That’s why a DIY Popcorn Bar is the perfect fun snack spread for your next family movie night, birthday or holiday party. Anytime is a great time to come together for mix of buttery popcorn… Read More

Chili-Lime Popcorn

Chili-Lime Popcorn During Fall, I love to celebrate with a festive football party stocked with all of my favorite street foods and party snacks. One of my favorite easy snacks is popcorn and I like mine with a kick of flavor. To keep it simple, I set out popcorn-filled cups on a tray, with a few of my favorite condiments so that my guests can prep their own popcorn and customize the flavor to their tastes. Just grab and go, and eat to your heart’s content. Chili-Lime Popcorn (Mexican Popcorn) Recipe For this recipe, I use fresh limes, snack seasoning mix… Read More

Honeydew Salsa

A refreshing honeydew salsa is a perfect appetizer to kick off any fiesta. Made with fresh honeydew, cucumbers, jalapenos and plenty of lime juice. My honeydew salsa is sure to the hit of your next get together. Honeydew Salsa Are you ready for football season? I know I am! I live for football season – c’mon Texans! We are major football fans – major. Game days are always fun, the thrill of the game as we root for our team, the excitement of a great play and the energy from the crowd. We enjoy gathering around the big… Read More

Avocado Tostada Bites

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Farm Rich. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting, new recipes. I love hosting an end of summer celebration with my family & friends. A final get-together to soak up the sun outdoors while creating lasting memories. I keep the menu easy, with appetizers that I can easily pull together without breaking a sweat. The plan for a no fuss get-together is to whip up appetizers that can be made in advance with a few convenient store-bought items that I pair with fresh produce and… Read More

Concha No-Churn Ice Cream

For the love of pan dulce! A no-churn ice cream swirled with plenty of conchas is the ultimate sweet treat for pan dulce lovers. Concha No-Churn Ice Cream Anyone that grew up near a traditional panaderia cherishes the tradition of the weekly visit to pick up pan dulce. Our weekly trips were on Sunday mornings. We kids looked forward to this day all week. Mami would grab the large tray, a set of tongs and we kids would go to town picking all our favorite – empanadas, galletas, cuernos and of course plenty, plenty of conchas. The pink… Read More