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Moscato Cake #MoscatoDay

Moscato Cake I owe my love of Moscato to my little brother. We went to visit him while he was stationed in California (he is currently in NY)a few years ago I drove along with my two kiddos and mom. It was a 24 hour long drive, filled with plenty of potty breaks, snacks and lots of caffeine. He was single at the time and wanted to have everything ready for our arrival, so he picked up king sized California burritos and 3 bottles of Moscato. It was one of the sweetest meals I have ever devoured. Tired, happy to… Read More

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