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Guayaba Granita

Guayaba Granita I plan on enjoying every last minute of what’s left of summer. Then I remind myself.. chica you live in Texas…South Texas. There’s not much of a fall or even winter season ‘round these parts. So there’s plenty of time to enjoy a chilled glass of sweet granita. I went with guayaba, […]

Hibiscus Cooler

Hibiscus Cooler I think in terms of love Jamaica (hibiscus) is pretty close up there with poblanos, and cilantro and grapefruit and queso…. You get the picture. I spend a lot of my day on the computer, whether blogging, writing recipes, editing pictures or answering emails. And to keep my spirits high I keep a cheery […]

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, […]

Agua de Toronja y Jamaica

Agua de Toronja y Jamaica I love aguas, in every shade of the season. The vibrant colors make me smile, they taste of sweet memories and with each sip I am transported to my youth. A slightly sour agua reminds me of my summers spent with Abuelita Cuca in Brownsville, Texas. She always served agua […]

Sparkling Citrus Margaritas

Sparkling Citrus Margaritas I’m ringing in the New Year with a fun twist on the Margarita. Last year I created a margarita from our family tradition of las doce uvas, but this year I’m vamping up my margarita with a bit of the bubbly. A hint of fresh citrus, a touch of sweetness, topped off […]

Dia de Los Muertos

Dia de Los Muertos On Dia de Los Muertos it is believed that the spirits of our dead come back from the afterlife to visit family and friends. It is thought that a slight breeze, a beautiful butterfly or even a hummingbird can carry their spirit. Families and friends gather to celebrate the return of their […]

Rick Bayless ~ Salsa Roja de Chile Arbol

The boxes are packed, loaded on to a u-haul and have been deposited to our home. The countdown begins 29 days left in Edinburg, Texas. The excitement is almost unbearable. I now find myself sleeping on one of those air mattresses. My kitchen scaled down to 4 plates, 4 bowls, 4 glasses and only […]

New Latina

At the moment I am buried in boxes. I’m moving!! I’ll be back in the kitchen soon, but until then why not stop by New Latina and check out my latest recipe. Grapefruit soda. Confession: I have packed 74 sets of margarita glasses. 74 x 4 = 296 … I may have a slight addiction.