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Peach Bourbon Lemonade

Peach Bourbon Lemonade Ohh hola summer in South Texas, thank you for gracing us with your intense heat and humidity… thank you for gracing us with an endless summer supply of plump blackberries, vibrant watermelons and sweet peaches. I love you Texas …there’s no other place I would rather live. I recently scooped up the prettiest peaches from a roadside stand. I made agua fresca and paletas, but set a few aside for sister time. Sister time is where my sisters hang out, sipping cocktails, enjoying nibbles and catching up. We try to have sister time at least once a… Read More

Guava Baked Drumsticks

Guava Baked Drumsticks I’m all about Sunday family dinners. I live for the downtime of Sunday, no rushing around, no computer work or photos to edit, just sharing a meal with the entire familia. It re-energizes and revitalizes me for the start of a new week. With kids at the table, the menu planning can sometimes be tricky, but not because our kids are picky eaters. The adults prefer their food on the spicier side and the kids are just not having it, so I like to offer at least two main dishes with sides that everyone can enjoy…. Read More

Papaya Rum Punch

Papaya Rum Punch Looking for a vacation in a glass? Well I’ve got you covered. My papaya rum punch is not only refreshing it’s light, fruity and simply beautiful. Made with papaya, orange juice and rum this papaya rum punch will have you feeling tropical any day of the week. Bonus this recipe serves four, so feel free to invite a few friends over for a staycation. Kick back, watch the sunset and sip the day away. ¡Salud!

Coconut Lime Cupcakes

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Imperial Sugar. Thank you for supporting the companies that I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. Coconut Lime Cupcakes My niece loves cupcakes, she’s obsessed with them. Can you blame her? Mini cakes topped with a generous amount of decadent frosting…cupcakes are irresistible. Her birthday is in mid-June and I thought it would be great to create a cupcake including the flavors she loves….lime & coconut. Light, fluffy and flavorful my Coconut lime cupcakes are bursting with a mix of tropical and citrus flavors. Topped with a creamy coconut… Read More

Coconut Citrus Sangria

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Sprouts. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. Coconut Citrus Sangria I’m currently crushing on Sangria. Nothing says summer like sunny afternoons spent with lounging with familia, grilling, fireworks plus vibrant pitchers of sangria chocked full of summer fruit. Swoon. Sangria is one of my go-to cocktails to serve all summer – first because it’s simple to pull together, second it’s great for entertaining, third you can easily make multiple batches in advance and fourth … sangria is simply delicious. Today I want… Read More

Watermelon Ice Cream Floats

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Vive Mejor and Dime Media. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate to bring you exciting, new recipes. Watermelon Ice Cream Floats Ice cream floats were one of my favorite summer desserts as a kid – and still are! Creamy ice cream combined with soda and a generous handful of sprinkles were the ultimate treat. Today I want to share with you a creamy, dreamy watermelon float made with homemade watermelon soda. Making you homemade soda is simple and requires only a few ingredients, plus it’s so much tasty… Read More

JOIN US FOR THE TABASCO ® #TAQUIZATABASCO TWITTER PARTY

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with DiMe Media and Tabasco. Thank you for supporting the brands that Sweet Life collaborates with to bring you exciting new recipes. TABASCO® #TaquizaTABASCO Twitter Party Hola my name is Vianney and I am addicted to Tabasco. I drizzle it on my tacos, shrimp, breakfast eggs and even use it to make cocktails. As the Summer season gets underway, it’s time for outdoor grilling, al fresco dining, and summer entertaining with our familias and amigos. Make sure to incorporate TABASCO® when preparing your grilled meats and ingredients for your Taquiza… Read More

Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Grilled Pineapple Salsa Grilling season is here! This summer I’m on a mission to mix it up on the grill. From grilled avocados, jalapenos and fruit my plan is to grill as many different ingredients as I can. I have always grilled fruit to serve as dessert after dinner. Have you tried grilling fruit yet? Oh baby the heat crystallizes the fruit natural sugar to create a crunchy, almost bruleed texture that is amazing over ice cream or served warm over angel food cake. My Grilled Pineapple Salsa is slightly sweet, spicy and addicting. Made with grilled pineapples, red onions,… Read More