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Travel Texas: San Jose Island

I’m Tejana to the core! There is no place I’d rather live. And in my celebration of my love affair with Texas I decided to create a new space where I can share with you my travels throughout Texas. I’m kicking myself in butt for not beginning this series sooner, since we love hitting the open road and exploring all the marvelous cities in Texas. Join me as I share a bit of my beloved Texas through pictures, yummy Texas eats and plenty of cocktails. Today I want to whisk you away to a private beach. Did you know Texas… Read More

How to Make Drinking Glasses from Beer Bottles

Football season is here and I can’t tell you how much I enjoy hosting Sunday football games. Whether it be hearty bowls of chili, an assortment of quesos or a platter of crispy tacos football food is best served with icy cold beers. Today I want to share with you an easy DIY on how I repurpose glass beer bottle to create beer glasses that I can use all season long to serve up delicious beer cocktails. Supplies needed to make beer glasses: Supplies needed: beer bottles — empty, rinsed and allowed to dry completely Acetone, nail polisher remover, Bowl,… Read More

How to Infuse Tequila

How to Infuse Tequila Making your own infused tequila is super simple and instead of buying the pre-made stuff loaded with who knows what, you can simply make it yourself at home and customize it to your little heart’s content. Herbs, spices and fruits the combinations are endless. I make small batches in ball jars to experiment, try new combos and if I am not happy with the results I won’t feel as guilty tossing it. I have yet to toss a batch and have been successful making strawberry –lavender (insane delicious), grapefruit-cinnamon and cucumber-lime. A few guidelines to making… Read More

Chipotle Citrus Chicken Fajita Tacos

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with TABASCO® and DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Celebrate the End of Summer with a Taco Fiesta! Summer is coming to an end, but here in Texas, we still have plenty of vibrant sunshine to keep us outside and grilling through the Fall. Let me tell you, there’s no bad time for grilling here in Texas. It’s one of the fabulous perks of being a Texan! And here’s another little secret about us Texans…we make the BEST tacos. In my family, we often spend the day grilling a variety… Read More

No Bake Mason Jar Pina Colada Cheesecakes

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Sprouts. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. No Bake Mason Jar Pina Colada Cheesecakes As much I enjoy baking, just the thought of cranking on the oven in the midst of August makes me sweat. With our temps in the 100 degrees I find myself whipping up no-bake desserts. I’m a huge fan of no-bake desserts. First of all they are super easy to make, require absolutely no bake-time and just look at them … they are too cute served in mason… Read More

Mini Mango Pies

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Imperial Sugar. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. Mini Mango Pies Para receta en Espanol They say good things come in small packages, and when it comes to mini desserts, pies are always on the top of the list. Mini pies are the perfect end to a meal, topped with a scoop of ice cream. My mini mango pies are made with juicy, ripe mangos all packed into a crumbly, sweet crust. All you need is a cupcake pan and you are… Read More

Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican Corn Salad I was recently invited to participate in a cooking demo with the dinner tonight healthy cooking school in partnership with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. The Dinner Tonight program was developed to provide busy families with quick, healthy, cost effective recipes that taste great. Not only does the Dinner Tonight program provide recipes, it also gives you weekly video demonstrations on cooking tips and techniques, nutrition topics, menu planning basics and information on healthy living. The goal for the Dinner Tonight program is to improve the health and wellness of Texans through nutrition education. My demo featured two recipes… Read More

Absolut Mango Cooler

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Absolut Vodka. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate with to bring you exciting new cocktails. Absolut Mango Cooler Growing up, I remember family picnics in the summer. I would run in the grass with my primos while the adults would prepare a delicious feast accompanied by lots of vibrant conversation and laughter. Our family parties would last hours into the night, with plenty of food and drinks for everyone. My tías would always bring treats for us too…sweets, paletas, aguas and plenty of hugs and kisses. My favorite agua… Read More