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My family has a small obsession with M&Ms. Plain, peanut, peanut butter, almond, brownie batter, crispy, pretzel…give us all of the M&Ms! We don’t discriminate! Moreover, we buy every seasonal pack that releases and aren’t afraid to try limited flavor variations either. Sure, we eat them as sweet treat on their own (I often store […]
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This meal right here…whoa! Let’s just say it never disappoints. I came up with this recipe while craving a hearty pasta dish that was unique and different from my go-to “meat and red sauce” pasta dinners. Inspired by Italian fare I’ve eaten at restaurants over the years, this dish combines layers of flavor from protein, […]
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Mexican food and margaritas go together like peanut butter and jelly. I mean, really. Have you eaten Mexican food without tequila? I have…many times…of course. My family eats Mexican-inspired meals at least 2-3 times a week and I don’t consume booze with every meal. When I do eat Mexican dishes, however, and do not have a margarita […]
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Growing up as a Mexican-American girl in the 90s, one of my fondest memories is eating guacamole and none of my peers (or even my parents’ friends!) knowing what it was. In fact, I recall numerous times when friends would come over for dinner and my dad would make his famous wet burritos or homemade […]
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Pico de gallo is a staple at our house. It is basically a fresh and chunky salsa that is often used as a side dish or as a topping in Mexican cuisine. In my house, we put pico on soups, burritos, tacos, homemade queso, and more, as well as eat it alongside chips and guacamole. […]
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3 Ways to Make a Rosemary Gin Grapefruit Cocktail I don’t know about you, but I love cocktails that use fresh fruit and garden herbs – but what’s even better is when a cocktail incorporates both into a uniquely crafted concoction. If you’re new around these parts, I’ll let you in on a little secret […]
