Nibbles and Feasts

The Goodies Co.

May 7, 2013

My family and I are definitely snackers. We love to try new snacks and venture out to different types of snacks. From chips to chocolate, we love to try new things, but sometimes the new things we try just turn out to be a big disappointment. We’ve spent a lot of money on trying new [...]

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#VivaCaDairy Twitter Party: You’re invited!

May 6, 2013

It’s time to Twitter party again! This time, we are going to discuss one of my favorite subjects: Hispanic cheeses, Hispanic dairy and the many dishes you can use them for! From quesadillas to molletes to sweet chocolate crema, we will be discussing it all. Since this party is sure to be grand, you [...]

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Picadillo Stuffed, Ham Wrapped Crescent Jalapeños

May 5, 2013

Let’s get this party started! Cheese stuffed jalapeños are always a hit at gatherings. I’ve taken the popular appetizer to the next level by stuffing it with flavorful picadillo, wrapping it in a slice of turkey ham and wrapping it again with crescent dough. It’s a meal all in itself! The process might seem complicated [...]

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Jalapeños Rellenos de Picadillo y Envueltos en Jamon y Pan Crescent

May 5, 2013

Que empiece la fiesta! Los jalapeños rellenos de queso son siempre un éxito en las reuniones. He llevado este aperitivo popular al siguiente nivel porque los he rellenado con un picadillo muy sabroso, envolviéndolos con una rebanada de jamón de pavo y volverlos a envolver con masa crescent. Son muy llenadores y son una comida [...]

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Strawberry Sangria and Premier Paloma

May 4, 2013

I’ve been experimenting with lots of tequila lately. Not all at once, of course! Since we always tend to have a bottle at home that we save for special occasions, it’s usually enjoyed in celebratory shots with lots of toasts and laughter. This time, I wanted to incorporate tequila in a brunch beverage or cocktail. [...]

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Sangria de Fresa y Bebida Paloma Premier

May 4, 2013

Esta vez, quería incorporar el tequila en una bebida de brunch o cóctel. Ya que me encanta la sangría y nunca pasan de moda para mi, decidí preparar una refrescante sangría con una de mis frutas favoritas, fresas. Ahora, ya que el Día de la Madre viene, me gustaría servir a este durante un delicioso [...]

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Cream of Squash Blossom Soup

May 2, 2013

When mid spring rolls around, my hunt is on for big, beautiful squash blossoms. Don’t blink! Because of their short shelf life, their short season, and extremely delicate handling, these blooms are very parishable and can disappear early in the season. I love soups. I specially love creamy Mexican soups. On top of my list [...]

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Crema de Flor de Calabaza

May 2, 2013

A mediados de primavera, mi búsqueda empieza por grandes y hermosas flores de calabaza. No paró hasta encontrarlas! Debido a su corta vida, su corta temporada, y el manejo extremadamente delicado, estas flores son muy perecederas y pueden desaparecer muy pronto a principios de la temporada. Me encantan las sopas. Especialmente me encantan las sopas [...]

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#StaxQueRico Twitter Party. Don’t Miss it!

May 1, 2013

Join me as a I co-host a Twitter party for the latest party food trend, Lay’s Stax Que Rico Crisps! I had the opportunity to sample these delicious crisps and I just can’t get enought of them! Stop by tomorrow as we talk about our favorite flavors and #StaxQueRico party dip pairings. Hope to see [...]

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Strawberry Basil Mango Salsa

April 30, 2013

One of my favorite fruit combinations is strawberry and mango. I love adding them to lemonade to balance out the tartness of the lemon juice. Strawberry mango paletas are a wonderful summer treat and smoothies accented by these two fruits are always my top choice. Salsas are a staple in my home and I thought [...]