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Creamy Black Beans

Two months ago we took a weekend trip to Houston, Texas to catch a basketball game. We spent the day before the game at the aquarium, museum and visiting friends. Tired and ready for a nap we headed to our hotel to unwind and play in the pool. Time flew by, it was late and […]

Joy the Baker’s Cheddar Chive and Jalapeño Biscuits

Cheddar Chive and Jalapeño Biscuits Do you hear that? That’s me patting myself on the back. I have conquered biscuits. I know, I know my blog name does include bake. I began Sweet Life as a way to practice my baking skills, learn new techniques and practice..practice. The thing is I might have subconsciously slid biscuits […]

Joy the Baker's Cheddar Chive and Jalapeño Biscuits

Tilapia with Lemon Pepita Sauce

Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday the beginning of Lent season. As Catholics we observe Cuaresma (Lent) the 40 day (not including Sundays) penitential season that ends on Easter Sunday. In this time we take time to reflect on our lives, treasure our blessings and dedicate more time to helping others in need. On Ash Wednesday […]

Hominy Quesadillas

Hominy Quesadillas Dinner at our house is major. Breakfast is usually on the go, on the fly. Lunch is usually leftovers, a quick taquito de aguacate (my favorite) or a heaping bowl of oatmeal. But, dinner is another story. This is our time. Time to experiment, try a new recipe or perfect a future recipe […]

Homemade Corn Tortillas for the Holidays with Maseca

Homemade Corn Tortillas in the kitchen with Maseca for a holiday tortilla. My mom makes the BEST tortillas!! Hands down they are the best. I’m certain these are the words that flow proudly from every child whose mom makes tortillas, but my mom can seriously rock a tortilla. Every opportunity I get I sneak into […]

Bolillos

On December 12 millions will gather for processions, prayer, song, dance and community to celebrate La Reina de Mexico (The Queen of Mexico) on her feast day. The Celebration of the Virgin Mary begins on December 3 and ends on her dedicated day the December 12. This day is set aside to honor the […]

Easy Mexican Style Eggs

Welcome to the third week of the H-E-B–ConAgra Back to School Meal Maker Challenge. The Back to School Meal Maker Challenge os where 7 Texas bloggers offer quick and easy time meal solutions. Each meal will have less than 10 ingredients, take less than 45 minutes to make and feed a family of four. Each week there will be […]

Spicy Chipotle Beef

It’s funny when life spins into busy mode I somehow seem to get more accomplished. Is it that I plan, prepare or pray more? No. I simply refuse to have my day taken from me. I dislike the idea of being so busy, that I am deprived of “my moments.”