Cinco de Mayo!

Avocado Banana Bread is banana bread made even better with avocados! This bread is healthier for you…and it tastes better! I promise! {This post is sponsored by Avocados from Mexico.} I seriously cannot believe that a little o...

Just in case you have some last minute party plans pop up unexpectedly, you'll want to keep this recipe handy. I came up with this at the very last minute possible, when I needed to bring an appetizer to a BBQ. These disappeared FAST. This is a very qu...

Get ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a festive and refreshing margarita.  I put a spin on this traditional cocktail by adding cranberry juice to give it just the perfect combination of sweetness and tartness. Cranberry Lime Margarita 1 … Continue reading →

Cinco de Mayo 2013 is celebrated this weekend, May4-5. Here are some events planned for the Sacramento region. For complete calendar listings, see our events section. Saturday Mexican American Digital History Exhibit and discussion of the Mexican Ame...

Sacramento will be bustling with Cinco de Mayo events – from tequila festivals to a tamale party or a hilarious night of comedy – there will be something to satisfy every taste. To ensure you get the most out of your Cinco de Mayo weekend, check out our guide to the best of Sacramento’s...

Serves 4 Here's the go-to recipe for guacamole by one of Sacramento's most popular proprietors of tacos, Lisandro "Chando" Madrigal. He recommends using Roma tomatoes, which are less juicy than others, for this recipe. INGREDIENTS 3 avocad...

Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, this Sweet Guacamole Dip will satisfy your sweet tooth and curb your avocado craving at the same time! Don’t run screaming. Please! You don’t want to miss this. Really, if you’ve followed my blog at all, you know how nuts I am for avocado. I am addicted to that...

This Easy Dulce de Leche Ice Cream is so rich and flavorful you’ll think it took hours to make. In reality it has just a few ingredients and you don’t even need an ice cream maker! Friday night was Bingo night at Jordan’s elementary school. I was in charge of running the food service,...

This Watermelon Lemonade Margarita is perfect for your summer BBQ or a Cinco de Mayo celebration! And the kids aren’t left out – they get a non-alcoholic version of Watermelon Lemonade! I have never been late to school pick-up, not once in almost 3 years. More, if you count preschool. Until last Monday. I...

If you are like me, and always looking for a something quick to whip up for weekday dinners, this simple recipe for Green Chicken Enchilada Cups will definitely make you say OLÉ!  And for me, I love the zesty flavors … Continue reading →