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Dia de Los Muertos

Dia de Los Muertos On Dia de Los Muertos it is believed that the spirits of our dead come back from the afterlife to visit family and friends. It is thought that a slight breeze, a beautiful butterfly or even a hummingbird can carry their spirit. Families and friends gather to celebrate the return of their […]

My Week in Pictures

Happy Halloween!! I hope you have a wonderfully sweet day!! Here’s a little glimpse of what I have been up to this week, enjoy! Pumpkin Pasta for dinner, loved it!! We try to have a family dinner/ movie night every Tuesday. My girls love them!! Surprise Birthday dinner for my little sister, she loved […]

Atole de Avena

Atole de Avena Growing up when the days became shorter and the mornings were chilly my mother would make us Avena before we headed out for school. Milky oatmeal laced with cinnamon and piloncillo served in a coffee mug was the perfect method to soothe us before a long day in class. I always […]

Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate

Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate We are slowly putting together our altar this year for Dia de Los Muertos. This day is dedicated to reflecting on the lives of loved ones we have lost. We celebrate their lives and rejoice in their memories. This year our altar will be filled with sugar skulls, marigolds, […]

Latism and Sweet Life Nominated for Best Latina Food Blogger!!!

I’m heading to Houston this week for the Latism Conference– Latinos in Social Media after a fun filled weekend in Chicago (more on that a little later). I have made it my mission to push myself more and more each year with my blog. Writing more, becoming more familiar with my camera and collectively […]

My Week in Pictures

Sharing a few pictures of what I have been up to~ I was up early prepping from y daughter’s bday party. Fresh salsa Her bday feast. Jicama salad with fresh plum dressing, tostadas con pollo verde and charro beans I’m a contributor at Latina Kitchen! Latina Magazine’s online food website. My infused tortillas […]

Chicken Tinga

Chicken Tinga I was hosting a dinner party this Friday and wanted to greet my guests with a homey dish. When having guests over I like to serve family style. Huge platters brimming with comfort food, small bowls spilling over with salsas and garnishes along with tall glasses with icy cold agua. I […]

Chile Lime Tequila Popcorn

Chile Lime Tequila Popcorn A quick post today to share with you what I have been munching on lately kicked up popcorn! Kicked up popcorn and a sweet little giveaway~ details below~ Be it watching football, a great movie or catching up on my favorite shows, flavorful popcorn is always a must. Popcorn with a […]

Piloncillo Syrup

Piloncillo Syrup Did you know tomorrow was National Pancake Day? I almost missed this wonderfully decadent day, but thankfully I was staring starry eyed at foodiecrush’s Cucumber Martini Recipe, when I spotted her Sept. food calendar. My first instinct was to hop into the kitchen and whip up a batch of new pancakes to share, […]