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Café de Olla

Sweet Life Disclosure: A huge thanks to Cost Plus World Market for sponsoring today’s discussion. In yesterday’s post I shared how I was going to surprise my mami on Mother’s Day by hosting a special brunch. With the help of World Market and Shutterfly I was organized, prepped and excited to head into the kitchen and prepare a delicious spread. I baked a cake brimming with the flavors of her favorite desserts, churros then I slathered on a thick layer of decadent chocolate frosting because what’s churros without a chocolate is a crime. And what goes best with cake? Coffee… Read More

Chocolate Churro Cake

Sweet Life Disclosure: A huge thanks to Cost Plus World Market for sponsoring today’s discussion. Mother’s Day is around the corner and there is no better way to celebrate the amazing mom in your life than with a fabulous brunch. This year I plan to shower my mami with love by whipping up a sweet treat and a few special gifts. With the help of World Market and Shutterfly this Mother’s Day is sure to make her super happy. Being a mami is one of the toughest jobs. A full-time job being mom requires endless hours of caring for children,… Read More

Tamarind Shandy

“Take me out to the ballgame. Take me out with the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks…” Baseball fans it’s finally time for the start of a new baseball season, Woo-Hoo! Growing up I watched a ton of baseball games with my dad (papi), he loves baseball. My abuelito was a baseball coach in Mexico so my dad spent much of his childhood at the baseball field watching him coach the team, helping him with the equipment and later as a player on his dad’s team. After marrying my mom they moved to the United States and settled in… Read More

Pork Tenderloin Tostadas with Mango Salsa

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Old El Paso. Thank you for supporting the companies Sweet Life collaborates with which allows me to create fun and unique recipes. Busy Moms this recipe is for you. This dinner idea could not get any easier. Seriously Moms > I LOVE this recipe! A hot cast iron pan is all you need plus a little help from our friends over at Old El Paso to get his meal on the table in less than 30 minutes. Pork tenderloin is one of the easiest, laid back cuts of meat to have… Read More

Raspberry Paloma

Raspberry Paloma Spring is here! And I can’t think of any cocktail that screams spring more than a fabulous paloma. A tequila based cocktail typically made with grapefruit soda I decide to use fresh ruby red grapefruit and give this paloma a vibrant fresh kick with fresh raspberries. These palomas are incredible! ¡Salud!

My AT&T Commercial – Behind the Scenes

Y’all I’m in a commercial! Can you tell I’m excited? If you follow me on instagram, you have seen sneak peeks of the amazingly, fun time I had shooting this commercial. I flew to Miami where a crew of talented people consisting of a stylist, make-up and hair crew got me camera ready and made me look like a well rested momma. Wow! I am in love with how they styled my hair and my makeup was perfection. Then I got nervous….. Imagine an entire film crew watching your every move, expression? As a blogger I am accustomed to begin… Read More

Flan de Miel {GIVEAWAY}

Celebrate Easter with a slice of sweet Spring Flan. This delectable creamy custard is a satisfying but not-too-heavy ending to your Easter meal and can be made for to please a large gathering or a small family dinner. Flan is a delicate baked custard with a sweet caramel top layer that can be easily infused with any flavor your little hearts desires – chocolate, orange, citrus or coconut the options are endless. Here, I put a spin on the classic flan by adding a touch of sweetness from honey and garnished with crushed bee pollen for a festive spring treat…. Read More

Texas Caviar

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Avocados From Mexico and Latina Bloggers Connect. A spicy Texas favorite Texas caviar is a must-have for any of our family gatherings. Traditionally served on New Year’s Eve to bring good fortune for the New Year I love Texas caviar so much that I serve this dip all year round. With Easter upon us I wanted to share with you this festive dip that everyone in my family enjoys, but with a new twist – the addition of creamy Avocados from Mexico. I can’t take complete credit for this… Read More