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Paletas de Zarzamora

My mom is in town and I am absorbing every moment with her. We are spending alot of our time in the kitchen, but not focusing on taking pictures or writing down recipes. When I cook with my mom it’s about learning, watching her hands and connecting. We baked together with my daughter (Chuls) and I cannot begin to express the emotion I felt. […]

Blackberry Peach Ice Cream

Summer has officially arrived! As our time here in Edinburg, Texas begins to dwindle down, I realized this will be our last summer in the Rio Grande Valley. I plan to make this summer one of girls’ best before we begin the chore of packing to move home. Our days so far have included tennis lessons, play dates, mid day movies, tea parties and lazy reading at the […]

Strawberry Margarita

Sipping Saturday I set aside a few strawberries from my trip to Poteet, Texas to share with you one of my favorite margaritas. Truthfully I love them all, but you can’t beat the taste of fresh strawberry juice on a hot, humid Texas night! Enjoy! Sweet Life!

Mango Chicken Quesadillas and Roasted Oregano Strawberry Tostadas

May is upon us and for many that means Cinco de Mayo! As I explained last year Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Battle of Puebla where Mexico defeated the French Army. Funny thing is Mexico doesn’t celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the day is part of their History, but not an official holiday. In our house Cinco de Mayo has […]

Celebrating Poteet, Texas Strawberry Festival

I’ve decided to lay low this week. Catch up with my girls, enjoy Holy Week and tie up any loose ends for our Easter party. Hubby models the walk about cups ($3) sold at the festival. A chilled cup of strawberries to help beat the Texas heat.

Mango Cajeta Waffle Topping

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, […]

Lavender Brownies with Lavender Chocolate Ganache

Plans have been made, travel arrangements and delicious dining destinations have been chosen. We are heading to Poteet, Texas. The first weekend of April we will enjoy our first Strawberry Festival as a family. My little sister’s family, my parents and our bunch will be making the trip together. In planning for the trip memories of our visit to Blanco, Texas […]

Cinnamon Grapefruitade

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

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 […]