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Margarita Sangria

Sweet Life Disclosure: This blog post was sponsored by Llano Estacado Premium Winery. All opinions are my own. Photos By Jason David Page Margarita Sangria Celebrate your next girls’ night in with this delicious margarita sangria recipe! I love spending downtime with the most important women in my life and one of my favorite ways to do […]

Naan Chicken Fajita Quesadilla

Are you ready for the big game? I know I am! Our family lives for football season. We are major football fans – major. Today I’m excited to team up with Stonefire Naan to bring you a delicious Tex-Mex recipe. Game days are always fun, the thrill of the game as we root for our […]

Shrimp Cocktail

Mi carino is obsessed with shrimp cocktail. We enjoy it year-round since the temperatures here in South Texas are always warm. He requested it be added to our New Year’s Eve line-up and I happily agreed. Shrimp cocktail is one of those appetizers that is a true shining star, it’s so easy to make, doesn’t […]

Easy Goat Cheese Appetizer (Pepita, Chipotle, Cumin-Oregano)

I love everything about New Year’s Eve. The appetizers, board games, the cocktails, grapes at midnight, the kisses…and the promise of a new year. It’s magical. This year I’m keeping it simple by preparing a few make ahead appetizers paired with a festive champagne punch spiked with tequila. My daughter suggested a trio of goat […]

Guava and Pear Infused Vodka

Photos by Jason David Page Guava and Pear Infused Vodka I’m gifting the gift of infused vodka this Christmas. Last year I made cranberry infused vodka and it was such a hit with my friends I decide to make two different kinds this year, pear and guava. Today I want to share with you a […]

How to Make Blackberry Pecan Empanadas {Video}

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with HEB. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate with to bring you exciting, new recipes. Photos by Jason David Page. Video By Gerald Flores. Blackberry Pecan Empanadas ‘Tis the season for familia, tamales and plenty of empanadas. One of my fondest childhood memories, is spending […]

How to Make Flavored Sugar (Lavender & Toasted Coconut)

Photos By Jason David Page How to Make Flavored Sugar I firmly believe that the very best gifts are of the edible sort. Nothing makes me happier than receiving a homemade edible gift – a Christmas tin of pan de polvo, a dozen of warm tamales or jar of homemade mole I simply love that […]

Join Us for the Smithfield #CocinaConSmithfield Twitter Party

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media & Smithfield. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. It’s time to start preparing para los dias festivos! Are you ready?! I know I am! There’s a lot of things I love about the holidays, […]

Agua Fresca de Aguacate (Avocado Cooler)

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with the Hass Avocado Board. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. Video By Gerald Flores. I love making aguas frescas. They are light, fruity, refreshing plus I find it a thrill to try out new combinations with each […]