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Latin Twist: Traditional and Modern Cocktails – Announcing My First Book!

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Feliz Lunes! Can you tell I’m excited? I have been working very, very hard on a special project on a subject that is very dear to my heart. Hours of research, hours of tweaking, testing and scribbling on my favorite turquoise notebook – poor little book, it has seen better days all in preparation for this…. I am excited, thrilled, bursting at the seams with happiness to announce that I am writing a cocktail book! Actually a collaboration, more on this in a bit. Yes! I never imagined four years ago when I hit publish… Read More

Chamoy Mango Sunrise

Chamoy Mango Sunrise Chamoy – Chamoy –Chamoy A childhood delight… A pregnancy craving…A movie night must have… chamoy is amazing! Have you tried this wonder of flavor? You can find this sauce in bottles, made into candy, served over fruit, poured over shaved ice in a raspa or used to make a cocktail. In a cocktail? Yes, yes, yes! I used to only be able to enjoy a Chamoy cocktail when I traveled further down South Texas, but now Chamoy is everywhere and I’m happy to say that it is a part of McCormick’s Flavor Forecast for 2014… Read More

Chorizo and Potato Quesadillas with Spicy Ranchero Dipping Sauce

Sweet Life Disclosure: This post is part of a compensated campaign in collaboration with Cacique and Latina Bloggers Connect. Chorizo and Potato Quesadillas with Spicy Ranchero Dipping Sauce Quesadillas are the ultimate Cinco de Mayo party food, late night munchies treat, are a cold beer’s best friend or the go-to solution for last night’s dinner leftovers. Mi carnio stuffs them with fajitas and salsa, my dad (papi) enjoys them with nopales and elote and my mami makes her with sautéed zucchini. I personally enjoy a spin on the breakfast taco, loaded with chorizo y papas fritas. A hint of sweetness… Read More

Avocado Salsa – (Guasacaca)

Avocado Salsa – (Guasacaca) A Venezuelan version of their beloved Guasacaca from the new Cooking Light Cookbook Global Kitchen. This avocado salsa is more of a chunkier avocado relish made with made with vinegar, Dijon mustard, jalapeno and garlic. Serve chunky or blend until smooth – both are tantalizing.

Margarita Cake with Tequila Infused Whipped Cream

Margarita Cake with Tequila Infused Whipped Cream Margaritas are a must have for your Cinco de Mayo fiesta, but have you decided on what to make for dessert? No, well don’t worry have I got a good one for you… Margarita Cake! Yes! End your Cinco de Mayo fiesta on a sweet note and wow your guests with this fabulous Margarita Cake. Made with the flavors of a Classic margarita – fresh lime juice, tequila and salt this cake rocks! Topped with a heavenly tequila infused fresh whipped cream, fresh lime slices and a hefty sprinkle of salt this cake… Read More

The Mangarita

The Mangarita I’m obsessed with Downton Abbey, who isn’t? It’s my guilty pleasure, an opportunity to pop up a great bottle of champagne and enjoy a few cocktails. When I heard that theKitchn ran a series of cocktails dedicated to Downton Abbey I immediately ran out and picked up a few bottles of champagne and a bottle of St-Germain, an elderflower liqueur. Hands down my favorite cocktail from the series is the Lady Sybil which consists of gin, St-Germain and chilled brut champagne. If you enjoy Downton Abbey, these cocktails make the viewing experience much, much more… Read More

Chocolate-Orange Flan

Chocolate-Orange Flan Last week I shared on twitter that I was hosting a fiesta. Of course this is nothing new if you follow me on instagram I always seem to be hosting some kind of event with the familia. I’m addicted to party planning I enjoy the entire process, the menu, the cocktails and the big finale – the dessert. My familia quickly picked up on my need to party plan craziness and tag along for the experience. A well planned party is pure joy in my book and I am always ready to host my next event. So…… Read More

Carrot Cheesecake with Candied Carrots

Carrot Cheesecake with Candied Carrots My dad (papi) is addicted or shall we say obsesses with cheesecake, he thinks it is the ultimate dessert. This conversation happens every year a few days before Easter. This year papi will be happy to see this stunning Carrot Cheesecake with candied Carrots at the table. “¿Y el Cheesecake?” My mom laughs, points her finger and says “No va a haber pastel de queso.” Papi laughs, shrugs his shoulders and walks away. Sometimes I think he asks simply to poke fun at her (my mom was never keen on cheesecake). A few… Read More