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Cochinita Pibil

Cochinita Pibil I’m in the midst of panning our annual tamalada.  A tamalada is where an entire family comes together to tackle the task of making tamales, an enormous amount of tamales.  As anyone who has ever made tamales knows it can a painstaking all day event that will leave you mentally and physically drained […]

*Sponsored// Easy Dinners// Entrees// Family Dinners// Mexican// Mexican Main Dishes1 Comment

Watermelon-Lime Soda

Watermelon-Lime Soda I’m heading to Frio this weekend with the entire familia to float down the river.  Enjoying the Frio river has become a yearly family tradition, a last hurrah for the kids before heading back to school. We’re hitting Frio a little late this year due to my travel schedule and a few kinks […]

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Horchata de Coco

how to make coconut horchata

  Horchata de Coco The Texas temperatures lately have been playing with my emotions. One day bright with sunshine where I can enjoy a day at the beach and the next humid, overcast with chance of rain where we are stuck indoors the entire day, wah. Having lived in Texas all my life you think […]

Aguas Frescas// Beverages// Cooking Light// Mexican Drinks5 Comments

Spicy Melon Infused Tequila

  Spicy Melon Infused Tequila My home bar is pretty well stocked at all times with a few bottles of tequila that range in price, flavor and preference.  I sip, create cocktails, cook and enjoy tequila in every form, but I will say this… infused tequila is a fun, creative, inexpensive way to savor tequila […]

Cocktails// Cooking with Tequila// Infusions// Mexican Drinks2 Comments

Champagne Citrus Punch

Champagne Citrus Punch My youngest celebrated her first communion on Mother’s day which made the day even more special.  The entire family attended mass together, we enjoyed a leisurely lunch and feasted on thick slices of chocolate cake.  My heart was bursting with happiness looking across the table at my entire family celebrating this special […]

Beverages// Cocktails1 Comment

Shrimp Salad with Cumin Cilantro Dressing

Roasted Shrimp Salad from sweetlifebake.com

Growing up every Summer the ladies of our small town headed to the local shrimp factory to earn a bit of extra money. Our next door neighbor and my mamí would strap on their rubber boots, grab their packed lunch and head out for the day. Their mornings began at 4am sorting, picking and filling […]

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Spicy Citrus Chocolate Hummus Cake

Spicy Citrus Chocolate Hummus Cake recipe from sweetlifebake.com

This post brought to you by Sabra Dipping Co, LLC.. All opinions are 100% mine. My parents have been on a mission to spruce up their backyard.  A new fence, a few truck loads of dirt to even out their lots and lots and lots of tree trimming.  Big potted planters have been moved, little […]

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Agua Fresca de Toronja con Chia

Agua Fresca de Toronja con Chia from sweetlifebake.com

    Agua Fresca de Toronja con Chia Did you know that February is National Grapefruit month?  I can’t think of a better way to close out the month of love, by enjoying loads of juicy grapefruits.  South Texans are addicted, obsessed with ruby red grapefruits and we use them a lot in our kitchens. […]

Beverages// Breakfasts// Mexican2 Comments

Orange Cranberry Fool Tart – Tarta de Naranja y Arándanos

Orange Cranberry Fool Tart

   Orange Cranberry Fool Tart -Tarta de Naranja y Arándanos (recipe available in English and Spanish)     The oranges are HERE!! Big bags bursting with South Texas goodness are making their way into my kitchen.  ‘Tis the season for turkey, Christmas cookies and Texas Citrus.  Texas oranges and grapefruits are widely popular this time […]

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I'm Vianney, an Award-Winning Food Blogger, Recipe Developer and the Author of The Tex-Mex Slow Cooker and Latin Twist. Here in South Texas, we love to entertain and spend time in the company of good people. Sweet Life is a celebration of that connection and the vibrant, unique culture of South Texas.

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