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Honey Smash Bourbon Cocktail

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Four Roses Bourbon in celebration of Down & Derby the 2016 Kentucky Derby. Thank you for supporting the brands Sweet Life collaborates with to bring you exciting new cocktails. Honey Smash The first Saturday of May brings us the two-week long Kentucky Derby festival. I along with thousands others will be cheering on the jockeys, all while sipping on amazing bourbon cocktails. Perfect weekend. When Four Roses Bourbon asked me to share the cocktail that I would be enjoying while I watched all the excitement unfolding I instantly thought of honey…. Read More

Rose Margarita

Rose Margarita Mother’s Day is Sunday, and I’m hoping planning on inviting everyone over for a wonderfully relaxed brunch. I can’t think of a better way to show my mami my love, appreciation and gratitude for going above and beyond to shape me into the person that I am today then by spoiling her with a delicious brunch and a beautiful cocktail that captures the beauty of motherhood. It is customary to shower mami with flowers on this day, but today I decided to use tiny dried rose buds to create an infused floral syrup as the base of my… Read More

Toasted Chile de Arbol Salsa

Toasted Chile de Arbol Salsa I posted a photo on instagram recently with a resolution to eat more salsa. What I should have said is, I want to share more salsa recipes with you. I get it you want to mas salsa – I read all of your emails, thank you. And frankly I don’t blame you. Shame on me for not posting more salsas. I mean, what’s a breakfast taco without salsa or migas? Chilaquiles scream for salsa, and don’t even get me started on how perfectly avocado pairs with salsa. Fresh, Spicy, Flavorful Chile de Arbol Salsa Today… Read More

Honey Margarita {The Bertha Cocktail}

I’ve partnered with some of my favorite bloggers to celebrate Margarita Week – click here to see everyone’s creations. ¡Salud! My go-to cocktail will always be the margarita. I simply love how tequila is a wonderful blan canvas to create with and how easily it can meld with different flavors. An addition of fresh fruit juice or vegetable juice is all that is needed to create a delicious margarita every day of the week. Today I want to share with you a creamy honey margarita inspired by the Bertha cocktail. Bar Bertha opened in the late thirties in Taxco, Mexico…. Read More

Quick and Easy Burrito Bowls

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Knorr®. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. Quick and Easy Burrito Bowls Are you ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? I know I am! The chilly air is gone and the bright and festive days are here to stay! It’s time to enjoy another great South Texas Summer! Cinco de Mayo is a day to observe Mexico’s victory in the Battle of Puebla. The holiday has taken on a new meaning in recent years, with families coming together to celebrate the culture,… Read More

Mini Mexican Chocolate Cheesecakes with Fresh Berries

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with La Lechera. As a member of the La Lechera Team I am happily spreading the word about La Lechera. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. Mini Mexican Chocolate Cheesecakes with Fresh Berries Springtime is all about trying new things and exploring the world with fresh eyes. Celebrate Spring by creating new memories in the kitchen with your little ones. When I had kids, I knew that I wanted to share my love of cooking with them, and baking was the perfect way to… Read More

Cucumber Melon Agua Fresca

Refreshing Cucumber Melon Agua Fresca My little sister is the ultimate-supermom. Every week she is volunteering, organizing or baking sweet treats for the school that both of her daughters attend. She meticulously plans ahead for each holiday or school function and begins prep for every event weeks in advance. I find it all very exhilarating to watch the planning, prepping, and details that go into every function. She often calls to ask me about a particular recipe that I’ve featured here on Sweet Life, and my opinion on what to serve alongside a dish, or if I have any ideas… Read More

Coconut Orange Frozen Bars

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Nabisco and Latina Bloggers Connect. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. Sweet Treats: Delicious Frozen Bars Merienda is a short break in the afternoon set aside to enjoy a snack with family and friends. This break can be taken between breakfast and lunch or between lunch and dinner. Growing up, our preferred to take merienda time after school, which was just a few hours before dinner. All the kids would be home from school by then, and mami and papi were… Read More