Chorreadas, a pancake from Costa Rica is a corn-based pancake that can be made either sweet or savory. Chorreadas are made from blending corn, sugar, flour, and eggs. The batter is lightly fried in butter until golden. Chorreadas are served warm with sour cream. A sweet corn-based pancake that hails from Costa Rica may be […]
Search Results for: lavender
Easy to make Brigadeiros
Easy to make Brigadeiros, also known as negrinhos are a Brazilian truffle made from cocoa and sweetened condensed milk, rolled in powdered sugar. Brigadeiros are super simple to make, but really look impressive. Brigadeiros are perfect for entertaining, impressive for the holidays and even better paired with wine. Brigadeiros are tiny bites of heavenly […]
Raspberry Tequila Martini
Raspberry Tequila Martini made with raspberry simple syrup, vermouth, and tequila blanco is a perfect for girls’ night or Sunday brunch. Ohh tequila how I adore you. From margaritas to palomas to sangria tequila is my favorite spirit. Today I want to share how beautiful the addition of tequila can be to a […]
Guava Milkshake
Guava Milkshake made from made with guavas, cinnamon, vanilla, milk, and ice cream are the ultimate weekend treat that can easily be made at home. Guavas milkshakes make me smile. Made with Mexican guavas, spiced with sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Every summer my papi (dad) would take me to an amazing Ice […]
Sparkling Ruby Red Tequila Gimlet
A twist on a classic a sparkling ruby red tequila gimlet showcases the beloved Texas ruby red grapefruit. Fresh ruby red grapefruit juice, mint simple syrup, tequila blanco and prosecco create a simply sweet twist on the traditional gimlet. Gimlets are my jam during citrus season. Texas citrus is at its peak, giving […]
How to Make Hibiscus Salt for Cocktails
Creating your own custom rim salt is a great way to elevate your cocktails and impress your guests. And this cocktail gal absolutely loves creating custom flavors to fit each occassion! Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or themed event, homemade rim salts add a special touch and are the perfect gift for cocktail lovers. […]
Concha Cake with Whipped Cream and Macerated Strawberries
The perfect addition to your Mother’s Day celebration, the concha cake! A giant pink concha sliced in half then filled with creamy whipped cream, macerated strawberries. Easy to make and oh so delicious! I’m taking the concha to the next level just in time for you to SPOIL your mami. I plan to spoil […]
How to make Lavendar Sugar
I try to make at least one edible gift each year for family and friends. My mami is a rockstar when it comes to gifting homemade edible gifts to her family and friends. Every year she gifts cookies, tamales and blackberry jam to her family and friends. Mine are a little different from my […]
DIY Holiday Gift Idea: Homemade Hibiscus Cinnamon Syrup
When it comes to cocktailing at home – I prefer to make my own simple syrups, they simply taste better than store-bought versions that contain fillers and additives. I always have homemade simple syrup on-hand, plus a few seasonal variations that make shaking up cocktails a breeze. My family and friends love my homemade […]