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Cucumber-Lime Agua Fresca (Fresh Water)

July 9, 2019

HOOOOOMYGOSH!!! It is sooo hot and humid in San Antonio. I know I’m only 2 1/2 hours south of where I was living for the past 4 years, but DANG!!! It’s sweltering here! Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca AKA fresh water AKA juice AKA “help-me-survive-this-heat-wave” will get us all through these dog days of summer. Four…

Guarapo: Sugarcane Refresher with Lime

August 9, 2018

You need an update on the weather here, don’t you? It’s still hot as hell. Nothing follows. Well, that’s not true; this Guarapo (gwa-RAH-poh) recipe follows. This sugarcane “juice” is what a lot of my, and the Soldier’s, ancestors sipped on to endure those sweltering days back in Puerto Rico. Guarapo is still enjoyed by…

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May 28

Peasant food. That's what ratatouille was called

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May 26

Things that shocked me this week: •discovering m

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May 25

Might I be so bold as to pass along a very signifi

Might I be so bold as to pass along a very significant tidbit? Please indulge me as this is my personal opinion. For those of us who have wept at the memorial service of a fallen servicemember, there is nothing "happy" about Memorial Day. For those of us who have been handed a folded flag that draped the coffin of our beloved, hearing that greeting oftentimes makes us cringe. For those of us who walk solemnly to the white marble tombstone of our friends and loved ones, we want to remember their service, lives, and their sacrifices, yes. But "Happy Memorial Day" doesn't quite fit. "Thank you." "We are grateful." "We won't forget." They fit. To the Gold Star Families and those who have said a final farewell to your Servicemember, I thank you. I'm grateful. I'll never forget.

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May 21

Because sometimes the words just won't do it. You

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May 19

My late mother loved this Classic Cheesecake. Bef

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May 14

Yesterday, the weather here in San Antonio, Texas,

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May 12

If these 4 Ingredient Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies a

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May 8

This one's goes out to all the Baby's Daddies, Dad

This one's goes out to all the Baby's Daddies, Daddy Daddies, Daddies: Listen to me. Come this Sunday, we don't want some lame bowl of cereal topped with some whack fruit because you forgot to plan something for Mother's Day. We also don't want to get out of bed to battle some potential exposure to viruses while standing in line to get some mediocre "Brunch". We want YOU to plan ahead, buy the ingredients to make these Flaky Cinnamon Rolls, make them while keeping the kids occupied, do the dishes, and bring them to us in bed. We've given birth to your offspring, after all. Give us a freaking cinnamon roll. Signed, Me and every Mama out here

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May 5

My mother refused to pick out her own avocados. "Y

My mother refused to pick out her own avocados. "You always pick the perfect avocado. Pick mine or If you love me you'll pick mine." My mother was expert level at manipulating my emotions. I still know how to pick the perfect avocado. I also know how to use them. My Chunky Guacamole is BETTER than a certain Mexican burrito-bowl chain because it contains one ingredient that the other one doesn't. An ingredient that's essential to life. Grab the link in my bio and finalize your Cinco de Mayo menu.

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May 4

Do you what Pico de Gallo means? Why do you think

Do you what Pico de Gallo means? Why do you think it's called that? While we ponder this all-important question, let's enjoy a bowl of this salsa fresca. My Pico de Gallo is on the blog ready to make your Quarantino de Mayo celebration a bit more lively. Find the link in my bio.

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May 2

I had to share this Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita

I had to share this Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita recipe as soon as I finished typing it! It's so good, I debated whether or not to name it a "FINEapple" Jalapeño Margarita, but since I'm the only fineapple allowed around here, I kept it simple. Your Cinco de Mayo cocktail menu must include this.

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May 1

Need something to cool your tongue after indulging

Need something to cool your tongue after indulging in spicy tacos and salsa? This Horchata recipe I developed for @simplyrecipes is ready to serve. Creamy, not watery, is a requirement for my Horchata and this one delivers. Head to Simply Recipes for the recipe.