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Atole de Tamarindo

Atole de tamarindo is comfort in a cup. Made with tamarind paste this atole is perfect for those chilly mornings. This sweet and sour warm beverage is popular in Mexico, where you can often find it sold from street vendors and in small cafes. Nothing warms you up like a piping warm cup of […]

How to Make Blackberry Pecan Empanadas {Video}

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with HEB. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate with to bring you exciting, new recipes. Photos by Jason David Page. Video By Gerald Flores. Blackberry Pecan Empanadas ‘Tis the season for familia, tamales and plenty of empanadas. One of my fondest childhood memories, is spending […]

How to Make a Corn Husk Wreath

How to Make a Corn Husk Wreath Photo by Jason David Page ¡Hola! I’m back with a fun and festive way to show case all those beautiful corn husks you purchase to make tamales. For our annual tamalada I wanted to create something to display on my front door to Welcome my guests. I spotted […]

How to Make Flavored Sugar (Lavender & Toasted Coconut)

Photos By Jason David Page How to Make Flavored Sugar I firmly believe that the very best gifts are of the edible sort. Nothing makes me happier than receiving a homemade edible gift – a Christmas tin of pan de polvo, a dozen of warm tamales or jar of homemade mole I simply love that […]

How to make Dyed Corn Husk Flower Vases

Photo by Jason David Page Hola! I’m back with a fun and festive way to showcase all those beautiful corn husks you purchase to make tamales. For our annual tamalada I wanted to create something to display my Lone Star Living Bouquets. Lone Star Living Bouquet is the first floral bouquet dedicated to celebrating your […]

How to make Champurrado

Champurrado is a traditional Mexican chocolate based atole that is comfort in a cup. Atoles such as champurrado are thickened with masa harina (corn flour) and flavored with spices, fruits or chocolate. Served for breakfast in the cold months champurrado is thick, creamy, and rich and coats the belly in pure comfort. When the temperatures […]

How to Host a Tamalada

Photos by Jason David Page How to Host a Tamalada It wouldn’t be Christmas without tamales. The smell of tamales steaming on the stove-top reminds me of my childhood, my abuelita, mami and aunts and uncles all huddled in my abuelita’s kitchen. Tamales are a traditional dish served at Christmas, but they’re so much more […]

Quick and Easy Honey Nut Cheerios™ Brittle

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by General Mills Big G Cereals via Acorn Influence. Thank you for supporting the brands that Sweet Life collaborates with to bring you exciting new recipes. During the holiday season one thing is certain there will be plenty of homemade tamales and my mom’s famous pecan brittle. […]

Quick and Easy Burrito Bowls

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Knorr®. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. Quick and Easy Burrito Bowls Are you ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? I know I am! The chilly air is gone and the bright and festive days are here […]