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How to Host a Tamalada

Photos by Jason David Page How to Host a Tamalada It wouldn’t be Christmas without tamales. The smell of tamales steaming on the stove-top reminds me of my childhood, my abuelita, mami and aunts and uncles all huddled in my abuelita’s kitchen. Tamales are a traditional dish served at Christmas, but they’re so much more […]

Turkey Blackberry Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Salsa Verde Spread

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Unilever. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting, new recipes. Hosting Thanksgiving comes with plenty of perks and I love them all. From spending time with the family, board games with the kids, thanksgiving football game and let’s not forget […]

How To Make Homemade Pork Tamales

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. Makeup by: Monica De Jesus How To Make Homemade Pork Tamales The holiday season is upon us, which means regalos (gifts), spending […]

Trix Cake Bites

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with General Mills. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting, new recipes. The importance of sharing my heritage with my children in explaining the tradition of Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) began with a few hiccups. I found […]

How to make Marigold Infused Wine

How to Make Marigold Infused Wine My abuelita is the epitome of beauty to me, She carried herself with grace, dignity and never lost her temper under pressure. She introduced me to things I still to this day treasure. As soon as October arrives I purchase a box of eat Count Chocula cereal, she used […]

Easy Cereal Snack Mix

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with General Mills. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting, new recipes. I was recently asked to visit plus share an easy snack at my niece’s school. I wanted to create something that was tasty, crunchy and packed with flavors kids […]

Pumpkin Tres Leches Cupcakes

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with H-E-B. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. Pumpkin season is here! At my home the month of October officially welcomes the holiday baking season and I couldn’t be happier to crank on my oven and bring you […]

Marigold Bread

A quick and easy marigold bread is a delicious treat to bake with your children for Dia de Muertos featuring dried or fresh marigolds. Marigolds steeped in honey and lime are stirred into a lightly sweetened batter. baked until golden brown my marigold bread is perfect for breakfast or dessert. I come from a family […]

How to Set Up a Taco Bar for Your Next Football Party

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a paid product endorsement for the NFL. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. Throwing a Texas-Style Football Party There’s nothing better than a Texas-Style football party. No matter where you live, you can enjoy the delicious flavors of South Texas at home. Most […]