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Papaya Jell-O Mimosas

Papaya Jell-O Mimosas My mom used to feed us lime green Jell-O when we were sick. She would make it in a big blue bowl, stash it in the fridge and scoop out as needed. I hated it. I had three Jell-O shots in college. I threw up. I hated myself. As a newlywed I received a complete set of easy, Jell-O dessert treats as a wedding present. No name was left on the gift tag. I hated those books. One Christmas I was asked to bring a cherry Jell-O mold for our Christmas party. I made it, scowled the… Read More

Tejocote Vodka Cocktail

Tejocote Vodka Cocktail When Absolut Vodka asked me to create a festive cocktail to celebrate the limited edition Absolut Mexico bottle I knew it had to be something special. At first I thought of using Jamaica (hibiscus), and then I moved on to mango, then pineapple, but felt these flavors are always highlighted. I needed something new, something different, and something fresh so I scoured my pantry. I found a jar of tejocotes, actually 5 jars that I picked up to make ponche this year for Christmas. Fresh tejocotes are often sold fresh during the month of December, but this… Read More

Nopales con Chile y Queso

Nopales con Chile y Queso One of the perks of social media is you meet new food lovers every day, cool people, food people these are the best! I met Sonia online when I was still very new to this world of blogging over at Hispanic Kitchen where we both shared recipes, great food and special family moments. I liked her right away I mean her plate’s rock! We connected over email when I asked if I could share one of her recipes. She’s sweet. Recently she emailed me and shared she is in the works of launching her own… Read More

Orange Papaya Margarita

Orange Papaya Margarita Fresh orange juice, fresh papaya juice kicked up a notch with Tequila! Add a splash of fresh lime juice and you got yourself a glass of sunshine. Drink it up my fellow tequila lovers because this bad boy has got to be one of my favorite margaritas to date. And there’s been a Bunch! What are you waiting for? Bust out those juicers-blenders and get started. Enjoy~

Borracho Beans

Borracho Beans Borracho Beans are beans cooked with beer. Pinto beans cooked low and slow for 7 hours in a rich beer broth, studded with crisp bacon, tomatoes, jalapenos and onions. Does it get any tastier? I think not. Don’t you just want to dive in? I know I do. Planning a fiesta soon? Maybe a Cinco de Mayo get-together, these beans would be super alongside a big molcajete of guacamole or with a stack of warm corn tortillas. Hey these beans don’t require a festive theme, make’em for dinner or even better for Lunch. Comfort people, it’s all about… Read More

Hibiscus Cooler

Hibiscus Cooler I think in terms of love Jamaica (hibiscus) is pretty close up there with poblanos, and cilantro and grapefruit and queso…. You get the picture. I spend a lot of my day on the computer, whether blogging, writing recipes, editing pictures or answering emails. And to keep my spirits high I keep a cheery drink next to me at all times. On mornings it is most likely a steaming cup of coffee or a colorful smoothie. Around noon if I feel a bit sluggish another round of coffee either warm or iced and a purty,purty drink. Aguas, teas or… Read More

Guacamole

Guacamole My big sister hated avocados growing up, scowling at the simple site of them. We kids would shake our head in confusion. What’s wrong with that girl? Really? Growing up in a Mexican household avocados are practically in thrown in every dish, served with every meal and eaten by the TON. Did she not get it? How could she not appreciate the glorious taste of this creamy, dreamy green flesh? Oh we encouraged her to try them..practically at every meal y nada. She wouldn’t budge. Until one day we all quit trying. Then she left to college. And you know… Read More

Texas 1015 Onion Rings

Texas 1015 Onion Rings Tis the season for Texas 1015 sweet onions! I can never get enough of these enormous, sweet babies. Sliced, dipped into buttermilk and dredge into seasoned flour the Texas 1015 make the best onion rings. Hands down! Last year we hit the Weslaco, Texas Onion Festival where these dolls are the main attraction. The festival celebrates the development of the famous Texas 1015 onion which was developed in Weslaco, Texas in October 15, 1980 at the Texas A&M University. Named 1015 which refers to the month and date they were invented. The festival which began in 1989… Read More