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Infused Water

Infused Water Staying hydrated in Summer is crucial to your body. Our bodies are up to 75% water, so after a long day at the beach, park or hitting the trails hydration is key in maintaining energy levels. Thought there is not set standard the Institute of Medicine recommends 12 cups of water per day for men and 9 for women. Here in South Texas with the intense heat and humidity I can easily drink double that amount. I have no problem drinking water, actually I love it. But… for a few members of my family drinking water is boring,… Read More

Mango Margaritas by the Pitcher

Mango Margaritas by the Pitcher Summertime calls for margaritas and nobody loves tequila more than I do! Margaritas are the ideal party cocktail and the combinations are endless, trust me I’ve been whipping up these bad boys for the last 5 years here on Sweet Life and even have a entire page dedicated to them. Entertaining a crowd or simply enjoying an evening outside with family, everyone loves a great margarita. Mango margaritas are always on the menu whether I’m hosting a fiesta or brunch. Sweet mango juice, tequila and a citrus boost from fresh limes this pitcher of margaritas… Read More

Cumin-Lime Coleslaw

Cumin-Lime Coleslaw A summer must have for those BBQ weekends. Crispy, cool and loaded with cumin goodness this coleslaw is mi carino’s favorite. Serve over a juicy burger, with thick slabs of smoky brisket or with grilled chicken. Feed Me Phoebe: Healthy Broccoli Slaw with Yogurt-Mint Dressing The Heritage Cook: Ranch-Flavored Cole Slaw (Gluten-Free) Weelicious: Grated Vegetable Slaw Daily*Dishin: Pineapple Jalapeno Coleslaw Virtually Homemade: Sweet and Spicy Mexican Slaw Napa Farmhouse 1885: Apple Cider Coleslaw Red or Green: Purple Cabbage Slaw with Honey/Chipotle Vinaigrette Devour: Coleslaw Around the World Sweet Life Bake: Cumin-Lime Coleslaw Elephants and the Coconut Trees:… Read More

Grilled Pound Cake with Roasted Fruit

Grilled Pound Cake with Roasted Fruit Planning to grill this weekend? Of course you are its summer, so let’s grill up something special for dessert! Just when you thought a Southern favorite couldn’t get any better. Thick slices of buttery pound are buttered and thrown on the grill. Slightly charred, warm and buttery grilled pound cake makes the perfect accompaniment for summer berries, roasted or grilled fruit or a simple drizzle of warm dulce de leche. Roast berries, pineapple or peaches the day before, warm through dulce de leche and you are all set to end you summer meal with… Read More

Grapefruit-Cranberry Tequila Cooler

Grapefruit-Cranberry Tequila Cooler A tart, but refreshing tequila cooler made with fresh grapefruit juice and cranberry juice is all you need to take your weekend fiesta to the next level. I cannot tell you how many times I have made this cooler and the feedback is always “two thumbs up.” I make it so much that I know keep a few extra bottles of cranberry juice in my pantry for those dinner parties that weave themselves into cocktail hour that end with raid the fridge for midnight munchies. Serve this tequila cooler the entire summer and switch out orange juice… Read More

Moqueca – Brazilian Stew {Giveaway}

Moqueca – Brazilian Stew We are currently obsessed, glued to the TV watching endless hours of soccer matches. We can’t get enough of them, so exciting! We also enjoy learning more about the host country Brazil with its abundant green parks and stunning landscapes. A melting pot of cultures, flavors and wonderful food the coverage made us crave Moqueca with lots and lots of shrimp. A hearty Brazilian stew that is made with firm white fish or shrimp in a creamy coconut broth. Traditionally it is slow cooked in a clay-pot and made with the catch of the day, but… Read More

Cucumberita

Sweet Life Disclosure: This post was sponsored by BACARDI® Mixers through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated by POPSUGAR to write a post about BACARDI® Mixers, all opinions are my own. Cucumberita Summer is in full swing in our house. With no rush or fuss to get out the door every morning we are enjoying quiet lazy mornings along with extra cups of coffee in our pjs while we linger at the breakfast table. The kids are happy to be free of exams at school, homework and we parents are overjoyed of less time in the car racing to and from… Read More

Patriotic Moscato Gelatin Shots

This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Gallo Family Vineyards and Latina Bloggers Connect. Patriotic Moscato Gelatin Shots Every year my mom makes a fantastic gelatin mold for the kids table. Brightly colored layers of gelatin mixed with fresh fruit and topped with fluffy clouds of freshly whipped cream. The kids can’t get enough of it while the adults hopelessly circle the table hoping to grab the last piece, bite or even a spoonful. Of course, there is never any left and the adults are left to nibble on pie. Not that there is anything wrong with pie, we… Read More