A combination of sparkling and sweet, pink champagne can add the perfect amount of sass to your baked goods! I first heard of pink champagne as a cake flavor when I was choosing a wedding cake several years ago. Out of curiosity, I had to try it. The tiny bubbles made the cake moist and fluffy with a light champagne flavor. The best part of this recipe is that you don’t have to advanced in … [Read more...]
Foods My Abuelita Taught Me- Aguadito de Pollo (Peruvian Chicken Soup)
02/27/2012 By 20 Comments
Everyone has that comfort food they remember growing up. For most, it's a chicken soup or a stew that mom or grandma made either when you were sick or during those cold winter months. My grandmother's version of a Peruvian soup staple is that memory for me. I loved it. I still do! I am lucky enough to still have my Ita to call when I forget a recipe or want to take on a new one. Which is exactly … [Read more...]
Purple Treats
02/15/2012 By 15 Comments
February is the month of purple. It's flower is violet and birthstone is amethyst... so it's natural that I went looking for ways to incorporate it into delicious treats for everyone to enjoy. Most have recipes, so make sure you check them out! … [Read more...]
Raspberry Pizza w/ Almonds and Ambiance Coffee #MyBaristaMoment #cbias
01/25/2012 By 10 Comments
If there is one thing that is a staple in this household- it is COFFEE. We love it. Every morning, thoughout the day and some nights too. The man and I love it...the smell, the taste-- the overall ambiance of a good cup o' joe. Which is why we were delighted to be able to discover Ambiance Coffee from Smart and Final. Not only that, but we got to create a recipe to pair with this delicious coffee! … [Read more...]
Dulce de Leche Cheerios- Delicioso! #myblogspark
01/06/2012 By 3 Comments
My family and I have a love of all things breakfast. I mean, it is what gets your day going right? But, we hold a special place in our hearts tummies for Cheerios. So when I heard they were combining our favorite cereal with Dulce de Leche, well... I just HAD to try it. … [Read more...]
Presenting International Delight Iced Coffee Drinks #IcedCoffee #cbias
01/05/2012 By 15 Comments
When God (or Buddha, or Air or whatever it is that's out there) created coffee, I truly believe they had my sanity in mind. Maybe my husband's too, but, that's debatable. I will drink it in any form- hot, blended, iced... just gimme the beans- it's all good. The man likes his hot (like his woman-awww, probably said that cause he was afraid I would hide his coffee or something)...but if it's warm … [Read more...]
La Lechera Nestle- Eggnog Flan Recipe and a Giveaway!
12/15/2011 By 254 Comments
Growing up Latin, there are a few staples in my home. One was there was always a novela playing somewhere- either my abuelos or my mom where watching one. The other- was flan! … [Read more...]
A Different Holiday Recipe #Positivismo
12/06/2011 By 4 Comments
One of the many reasons we love milk in our home, is the vast ways we can use it. Not just for drinking straight, although very yummy as is, milk creates delicious foods as well. This being the holiday season, I often think back to all the treats I have been able to have over the years and I remember one I tried with a friend long ago. It is a different dessert, because it's from South Africa, but … [Read more...]
A Holiday Tradition With Topsy’s Popcorn
12/01/2011 By 56 Comments
Besides shopping, snowflakes and ornaments, what comes to mind when you think of Christmas and the holidays? If you said popcorn tins, pull up a chair, we're on the same page! I don't know what it is about gourmet popcorn that screams holidays, but it does! The folks at Topsy's know their popcorn, they've been creating delicious, gourmet popcorn for over 60 years! … [Read more...]
Avocados – Deliciously Fun for Kids!
11/21/2011 By 16 Comments
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Avocados from Mexico for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. When my daughter first started eating solids- we went through a range of foods for her to try out. Avocados with their yummyness and health factors made us give it to her the first weeks and she loved it. She still loves it now, especially since she can create too! Her … [Read more...]
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