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Enfrijoladas

Warm tortillas dipped into a creamy bean sauce, topped with a spicy salsa and a sprinkle of cheese. A quick dinner idea, perfect for a crowd with the added bonus of affordability.

My little sister sent me this small paragraph in an email four years ago. International Waffle Day March 25 Originated in Sweden where it is called Vaffeldagen. It occurs nine months to the day before Christmas – the day the Archangel Gabriel told the Virgin Mary that she was pregnant. As the holiday progressed, […]

Pepita Crusted Tilapia with Tomatillo Cream Sauce and Cilantro Potatoes

Welcome to our St. Patrick’s celebration!! Last year I was graciously invited to participate in a St. Paddy’s Food Parade hosted by The Daily Spud. A new year! A new tasty parade!

Cinnamon Grapefruitade

My hubby owns, no take it back..owned a pair of shorts that I tenderly took captive.

Sopa de Fideo

My nieces arrived from Kansas to spend a week with us here in Edinburg. I had big plans, art projects lined up, baking recipes prepped , park dates planned and then the unexpected.

Frijoles de Olla

Hello loves. How was your Vday? I hope you all were showered with the love you deserve. My day was glorious, I am still beaming from the immense loving affection and “sticky kisses,” that were abundantly gifted throughout the day. Today I wanted to share a recipe that I have had many requests for. When I posted my recipe for charro beans […]

Quesadilla Dulce con Fresas y Queso

It’s that time of the year, when love is in the air. Ahh, the sweet sweet month of February. I look forward to February. I believe this is the month where we take those little extra steps to really shower on the as my girls’ say “sticky love.” Sticky love is in your face, up […]

Sweet Life Presents Texas Talent ~ Carl de Kock from Rio Queen~ Mission, Texas

Happy Monday, we are up and running again. The cold weather gifted the Rio Grande Valley almost a day and half with out electricity. We adjusted quickly, with no complaints as we know other areas were severely affected. I send sweet thanks you to all who asked how we were and sent us well wishes. We continue with our Texas Talent in a […]

Empanadas de Nutella y Queso

I am overjoyed, my mom is with me for a short visit. We have passed the days sipping coffee, walking at the park and talking food. She is my idol. In the kitchen she is queen. Every cherished childhood food memory has included my mom and one of her flavorful plates of food. Her patience, her ease feeding large crowds, the creativity of shaping a few […]