Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Restaurantware.com. Thank you for supporting the companies Sweet Life collaborates with which allows me to create fun and unique recipes. When it comes to summer entertaining I want full flavors treats that are easy to assemble, but can feed a crowd. Big pitchers of Sangria and margaritas are my go-to cocktail options. A fiery salsa, homemade chips plus these fruit cups make for a colorful table plus with the summer heat something fresh, juicy and cool is always welcomed. Crunchy jicama is peeled, sliced and paired with juicy pineapple, refreshing cucumber… Read More

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Kendall-Jackson. Thank you for supporting the companies Sweet Life collaborates with which allows me to create fun and unique recipes. Kick off your next summer party by grilling up these delicious black bean burgers topped with pickled red onions. Inspired by a burger I had last summer these burgers are made with black beans, flecked with cumin and oregano with plenty of poblano peppers. I made these burgers mini size for a fun movie night in and paired them with Kendall-Jackson Vinter’s Reserve Pinot Gris. The bright flavors of Kendall-Jackson Vinter’s… Read More

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with California Strawberries. Guys remember this pic? After my trip to El Paso I headed to Pismo Beach with California Strawberries for the #12reason to Love CA Strawberries – Farm Tour & Culinary Event with a few fellow bloggers. I arrived Tuesday where I met up with Tammilee at the airport, loved her instantly and we headed to Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa. Our driver was amazing and took us on the scenic route so we could experience the beauty. Tammilee suggested we check into the Resort, drop off our bags and… Read More

We went peach picking y’all! If you follow me on instagram you noticed we headed out to Fredericksburg, Texas to peach ALL the peaches. Sun ripened straight from the tree we ate almost as much as we picked. So juicy. We snacked on quite a bit the next day, but I made sure to set aside a few to make peach sangria for Sunday family dinner.  I sliced the peaches, put them in a bowl with sugar, a few mint leaves and a splash of brandy to infuse.  When my family arrived I scooped the infused peaches into a tall… Read More

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with thebar.com. Thank you for supporting the companies Sweet Life collaborates with which allows me to create fun and unique cocktails. Guys did you know June 30th is National Mai Tai day?  I can’t think of a better way to toast the beginning of summer than with an icy cold mai tai.   Did you know Mai Tai translates to “out of this world?” Legend has it that Victor Bergeron concocted the cocktail and tested it on a few friends visiting from Tahiti when one exclaimed “Mai-Tai-Roa Aé”, which translates to “Out of… Read More

Today I want to share with you an amazing, refreshing, vibrant cocktail that pairs two of my favorite flavors; watermelon and champagne. This cocktail is the ultimate summer sipper great for girl’s night in, weekend fiestas or to sip as you lounge by the pool. Plan ahead by making the mint simple syrup a few days in advance, blend the watermelon the morning before your guests arrive and place in fridge with champagne to chill and you are all set!

Growing up in South Texas near the Mexican border I was raised to be proud of where I am from, who I am and what I enjoy. My parents taught me from a very early age to stand up for I believe in and never settle for second best. My life is a blending of two worlds that effortlessly entwine. Not once when I was young did I not where I was from nor did I question why we spoke Spanish at home and English at school, this to me was normal. Living, being authentically Mexican in South Texas was… Read More