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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 […]

Chef Aarón Sánchez’s Mexican Chocolate Pudding Cake

Mexican Chocolate Pudding Cake We’re kicking off Monday with a sweet touch featuring the second recipe celebrating the tradition of Comer Juntos! Our first recipe featured an easy crockpot chicken and who doesn’t crave a sweet ending to any meal. A one bowl pudding cake is sure to keep your family content around the table. Top this cake with a […]