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The Bamboo Cocktail

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Carpano Dry and San Giuseppe Salami to share my version my own version of Aperitivo Hour. Thank you for supporting the companies Sweet Life collaborates with to bring new exciting cocktails. Bamboo Cocktail Friends, cocktails, small bites and more cocktails the Italian tradition of the aperitivo […]

Pineapple-Mint Infused Vodka

Pineapple-Mint Infused Vodka I’m hanging on to summer for as long as I can, but with temperatures high in the 90’s here in South Texas it’s pretty easy to feel like we’re still in the midst of summer. This has me in constant state of craving summer cocktails and infusing with tropical fruits – plus […]

Strawberry-Mint Agua Fresca

Strawberry-Mint Agua Fresca Agua fresca means “fresh water,” which are made of fresh fruit and served throughout Mexico. They are very, very popular here in South Texas and they can be found in any local taqueria, even at the local grocery stores. Agua frescas make a colorful addition to your table and are great for […]

Spicy Chayote –Jicama Salad

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Kikkoman and Latina Bloggers Connect. Thanks you for supporting the companies I collaborate to bring you exciting, new recipes. Spicy Chayote –Jicama Salad Summer entertaining to me is all about ease in the kitchen. No fussy cooking, easy appetizers and refreshing cocktails. Because in the […]

Dulce de Leche S’mores

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for MarketVision and its advertiser Hershey’s. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate with to bring you amazing new recipes. All opinions are mine alone. #VeranoHersheys #MVculture #ad Dulce de Leche S’mores S’mores – they are the ultimate summer treat! Hanging outside with family and friends gathered […]

Turkey-Chorizo Skillet Lasagna

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Ragú® and Latina Bloggers Connect. Turkey-Chorizo Skillet Lasagna Three years ago we packed up the entire family, nine adults plus nine kiddos and headed out for a long weekend at the Frio river. We rented a home, packed all our gear and headed out […]

California Strawberries Farm Tour & Culinary Event

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with California Strawberries. Guys remember this pic? After my trip to El Paso I headed to Pismo Beach with California Strawberries for the #12reason to Love CA Strawberries – Farm Tour & Culinary Event with a few fellow bloggers. I arrived Tuesday where I met up with […]

Watermelon Mint Champagne Cocktail

Today I want to share with you an amazing, refreshing, vibrant cocktail that pairs two of my favorite flavors; watermelon and champagne. This cocktail is the ultimate summer sipper great for girl’s night in, weekend fiestas or to sip as you lounge by the pool. Plan ahead by making the mint simple syrup a few […]

Beer Raspado #DIY How to Make Drinking Glasses from Beer Bottles

Growing up in South Texas near the Mexican border I was raised to be proud of where I am from, who I am and what I enjoy. My parents taught me from a very early age to stand up for I believe in and never settle for second best. My life is a blending of […]