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Blackberry Margarita

Blackberry Margarita Mami spent her summer’s picking blackberries, carefully washing them and sorting them in freezer bags for the winter. We had a cluster of large bushes in our backyard that seem to explode overnight with blackberries. Our next door neighbor would also collect as much as he could to make jam. They would spend […]

Moscato Cake #MoscatoDay

Moscato Cake I owe my love of Moscato to my little brother. We went to visit him while he was stationed in California (he is currently in NY)a few years ago I drove along with my two kiddos and mom. It was a 24 hour long drive, filled with plenty of potty breaks, snacks and lots […]

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~ […]

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, […]

Strawberry Love Pies

Strawberry Love Pies Every year we head out to the Poteet Strawberry Festival in Poteet, Texas. We stuff our faces, sip on strawberry lemonade and do a little shopping. And every year I happily lug home 10 pounds of the sweetest strawberries grown by local farmers and a few jars of the best strawberry jam. […]

Apple Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing

Apple Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing I love Thanksgiving. Okay let me be honest I love Thanksgiving stuffing! And Thanksgiving mashed potatoes and Thanksgiving gravy…. I’m all about the side dishes. Chorizo, cumin and oregano give this stuffing a hearty bite, while the cilantro and apple add a sweet perk. Make your favorite cornbread recipe or feel […]

Paletas de Piña y Arándano

Paletas de Piña y Arándano ~ Pineapple Blueberry Pops I spent the weekend making salsa, small batches of salsa. I get this way sometimes. I crave chile and lots and lots of heat. And I want to drizzle it on everything. I almost laced my pancakes with it, but noticed the stare from my […]

Paletas de Melon

Paletas de Melon I’m home. I arrived this morning and I already miss my little brother in sunny California. I had the best time. Thing is… the California weather was much like Texas, minus the humidity. It was HOT!! The lady I chatted with at the local honey stand said this is the hottest it’s ever been in California, figures. I show up to […]

Strawberry Lime Margarita

Strawberry Lime Margarita I have slept in every day this week for no other reason except I felt like it. On Wednesday I had the smallest bit of guilt, but I quickly dismissed it and sent it on its way. I went on with my day sipping coffee, making waffles for lunch, juicing […]