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Katerina (Diethood), Erin (Dinners Dishes and Desserts), Becky (The Cookie Rookie), Aimee (Shugary Sweets), Katrina (In Katrina’s Kitchen), Toni (Boulder Locavore), me (Sweet Life), Courtney (Sweet C’s Designs), Yvette (Muy Bueno) Have I mentioned I LOVE my job? I do! The freedom, the experiences and amazing brands and people I collaborate with make it literally my dream job. Why didn’t I start blogging sooner I always ask myself? Everyday I have the privilege able to head into the kitchen and share my heritage, culture and flavor on a plate – pinch me. A few months ago I had the luck of… Read More

Iced Café de Olla Cocktail {Video}

Iced Café de Olla Cocktail I love coffee. I absolutely adore it. I look forward to my first cup every morning. A quiet house, me sipping a fresh cup of coffee – a tiny slice of heaven. I also love hosting brunch on the weekends and coffee is always must for brunch. Nothing hits the spot more than a heaping plate of steamy chilaquiles plus a cup of coffee. Today I want to share with you an iced coffee cocktail with a kick. It’s the perfect cocktail to serve your guests at brunch or a great way to treat yourself… Read More

Apple-Cinnamon Moscow Mule

Apple-Cinnamon Moscow Mule Raise your hand if you love Moscow Mules? A simple cocktail made of vodka, ginger beer and lime juice this cocktail dates back to the 1940s and is currently having a major comeback moment. Walk into any bar and you most likely will find the Moscow mule highlighted on the menu. From berry, floral to citrus people are having a blast experimenting with the Moscow mule. I googled-searched the Moscow mules and was excited to see so many wonderful variations. People are digging the Moscow mule. So am I! I personally do not believe they should only… Read More

Coriander Lime Martinez Cocktail

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Cost Plus World Market. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate with to bring you exciting new cocktails. Coriander Lime Martinez Cocktail A classic cocktail that will never go out of style is the martini, which has many variations. My favorite is the Martinez Cocktail, which many believe to be the predecessor of the modern martini, with its touch of sweetness and smooth, vibrant taste. The Martinez is perfect for a girl’s night in, brunch, or as a nightcap. The elderflower liqueur pairs well with the lime peel and coriander… Read More

No-Bake Mini Dulce de Leche Cheesecakes

No-Bake Mini Dulce de Leche Cheesecakes Several years ago I stumbled upon a recipe for no-bake cheesecakes. I whipped up a batch for Sunday family dinner and my familia loved them. I have been making them ever since with a few tweaks. The cheesecake filling is a mixture of cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and vanilla extract. The ingredients are beaten together until smooth and silky then spooned into tart shells. An easy recipe that scores huge points for yumminess these no-bake dulce de leche cheesecakes are great for family gatherings or entertaining at home. I topped mine… Read More

Quick and Easy Garbanzo Soup

Quick and Easy Garbanzo Soup Fall is in full swing, which means one thing — soup season! Caldo de pollo, caldo de res are a few of my favorites, but I also like to I like to beef up my soups using beans, lentils, quinoa or garbanzo beans. I keep my pantry stocked with garbanzo beans to add to my salads, soups, purees or to stuff my chiles with. This quick and easy garbanzo soup features garbanzo beans as the main protein, but they also add texture and help to thicken the broth. Pasta adds another layer of texture while adding a boost of… Read More

Dia de los Muertos Martini (Marigold Martini)

Dia de los Muertos Martini (Marigold Martini) Mi abuelita was a classy, loving, wonderful woman. She always dressed to impress with her crisp pencil skirts, silk beautiful blouses, perfectly shined patent heels that matched her accessories. Pure elegance. She smelled of fresh picked flowers and always had a smile for everyone. Her home was always tidy and you could always find a pitcher of fresh lemonade in the fridge. She was cool, calm and gentle. My abuelito adored her… my mami looked up to her… I simply loved her. She left this earth three weeks ago to be with her… Read More

Tamarind Cinnamon Whiskey Smash

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Cost Plus World Market. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate with to bring you exciting new cocktails. Tamarind Cinnamon Whiskey Smash A cross between a mint julep and a Whiskey Sour, a Whiskey Smash is both refreshing and a great way to introduce your friends to the wonderful spirit of whiskey. What I adore about the Whiskey Smash—besides how easy it is to make—is that it can be easily adapted for the season or occasion. I always get plenty of “Ohhhs” and “Ahhhs” when I present my dinner guest… Read More