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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 […]

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 […]

Avocado Cheesecake Bars

Guys! This avocado cheesecake bar recipe is one of the best recipes I have ever made. I simply love it. The creamy avocado cheesecake filling is simply divine, but add all that avocado goodness over a crispy crust..well folks it’s sublime. I find any excuse to consume avocados. From guacamole, on my salads, as a […]

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 […]