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Paletas de Piña y Limón

Paletas de Piña y Limón Spring Break treats! The weather has been amazing in South Texas. Sunny, breezy and cool; everything needed to make Spring Break fun! The kids enjoyed spending the entire day outside with their cousins, Papi spent his days adding a fresh new coat of color to mami’s house and I spent some […]

Crockpot Ropa Vieja

Crockpot Ropa Vieja Ropa Vieja is a favorite Latin comfort dish that highlights braised shredded flank, brisket or skirt steak swimming in a flavorful tomato sauce base. The words ropa vieja mean “old clothes” in Spanish. The name describes the shreds of meat and vegetables which resemble colorful strips of rags. A popular story of […]

My Week in Pictures

My Week in Pictures A Joya makes any stressful day brighter. Missing Poteet Strawberries I plan on using these Paleta invites from Martha for summer parties The little sis and I took the kiddos for root beer floats. grapefruit… grapefruit…grapefruit A late night in the kitchen with grapefruit salsa. candied grapefruit Grapefruit margaritas~ […]

Tepache

Tepache I’m heading to San Antonio tonight to attend a Cooking Demo with Pati Jinich, Chef, Mexican Cultural Institute, Washington, DC; Star of PBS’s Pati’s Mexican Table. I am so excited to finally meet her that I thought it was only fitting to share one of her recipes today. Tepache! What is tepacehe? A […]

Cinnamon Cake with Cajeta Cream Cheese Frosting

Cinnamon Cake withCajeta Cream Cheese Frosting I used to dread birthdays. The mere thought of getting older frightened me. Another year, another month another week, where did the time go? My time was gone; hours sped by into days, days quickly into weeks and weeks swirled into months and by the time I realized another […]

Loaded Baked Potato

Loaded Baked Potato I’ve been missing Edinburg, Texas big time lately. The people, the small tienditas I used to frequent and the food. It’s always about the food, que no? The first day we moved in mi carino drove out to a nearby spot to pick up dinner. He came back with greasy stained brown sacks […]

Chef Johnny Hernandez The Frutería – Botanero

Chef Johnny Hernandaez The Frutería – Botanero I was recently invited to the Grand Opening of Chef Johnny Hernandez’s The Frutería – Botanero in San Antonio for a Dinner with Tequila Pairing. Umm if you know anything about me, know that I ADORE tequila and couldn’t pass up the chance to sip on tequila, […]

Coconut Pecan Chocolate Quesadillas

Coconut Pecan Chocolate Quesadillas Oh sweet chocolate madness! I don’t think there is any more suitable way to end the weekend without a bit of chocolate. Don’t you agree? A nibble, a bite or even a spoonful of silky sweet chocolate makes the bitter end of the weekend bearable. We’re not a Monday loving family. […]

Sopa Seca de Fideo

Sopa Seca de Fideo Growing up fideo was a weekly meal in our home. A celebrated pantry staple that works wonders for raising a family on a tight budget. A box of fideo ran for as little as 17 cents a box. Funny today they still run about the same price, but now you can […]