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Happy Father’s Day to all the daddies! Today is a time to appreciate the male figure in the household. Whether it’s a loving grandfather, uncle, and older brother, their presence make a world of difference in a home. A male role model is essential in a child’s life. It not only builds healthy, emotional development [...]The post Pita Pizza for Father’s Day #First5LA appe
Feliz Día del Padre a todos los papás! Hoy es un tiempo para apreciar la figura masculina en el hogar. Puede ser un abuelito cariñoso, tío, o hermano mayor, su presencia hace un mundo de diferencia en una casa. Un modelo masculino es esencial en la vida de un niño. No sólo construye el desarrollo [...]The post Pizza de Pan Pita para el Dia del Padre y #First5LA appeared first on Nibbles and Feasts
Can you tell I’m pretty excited about Independence Day? I’ve been having way too much fun testing red, white and blue desserts for our July 4th celebration picnic. We usually spend the day at the beach and wait until the sun goes down to watch the spectacular fireworks display over the ocean. I’t pretty special. [...]The post Patriotic Gelatina Squares appeared first on Nibble
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Tabasco. I also received a delivery of fresh chayotes from Melissa’s Produce to facilitate this recipe. All opinions and recipe are 100% my own. If there is one vegetable that reminds me of home, it has got to be a hearty chayote. This vegetable is so versatile, [...]The post Spicy Stuffed Chayotes appeared first on Nibbles and Feasts.
Este es un post patrocinado por Tabasco. También he recibido una entrega de chayotes frescos de Melissa’s Produce para facilitar esta receta. Todas las opiniones y receta son 100% mías. Si hay una verdura que me recuerda a casa, tiene que ser el chayote. Este vegetal es tan versátil, que se puede servir cocidos y [...]The post Chayotes Rellenos Picantes appeared first on Nibbles and Feasts.
My niece loving her Dole Fruit Squish’ems! Disclaimer: This is part of a sponsored campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Dole Packaged Foods, LLC. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Summer is approaching and although the kids aren’t in school anymore, for some odd reason it’s always a challenge to keep them entertained during [...]The post Dole Fruit Squish’ems!: A Snack Favo
Disclosure: I was invited by the California Strawberry Commission to tour the strawberry fields of Catalinos Berry Farms. I was paid a stipend to write about my visit. All opinions are my own. Strawberries have to be my all-time favorite fruit. In California, I can find them year-round an you are sure to find one [...]The post Strawberry Buttermilk Doughnuts + Giveaway! appeared first on Nibble
Disclosure: I received a free sample download from Relish Magazine to facilitate this review and to plan my own Sunday Supper meals. All opinions are 100% my own. The editors over at Relish Magazine are at it again! Check out Sunday Supper! Their newest app which features 12 new easy-to-follow menus of delicious meals, beautiful photography [...]The post The Supper Club Collection by Relish Ma
After my son was born, it’s rare my husband and I get to spend a nice, quiet meal together. It’s always about cleaning up spilled juice, telling our four-year-old to sit up correctly and play airplane with a forkful of food. Not to mention rushing through a meal because bath time will overlap with storybook [...]The post Tri Tip Roast with Steamed Veggies: My F&Easy Dinner for Two appeared fi
You can’t really make fresh summer fruit any better than eating it at its peak of ripeness right off the vine or tree. But you can compliment it with sauces, fresh herbs and nuts to make something magical like this melon salad I prepared for my friends at Food Bloggers Los Angeles last week. Food Bloggers [...]The post Minty Melon Salad with Coconut Rose Milk appeared first on Nibbles and Fe
Realmente, no hay nada mejor que la fruta fresca de verano y comerla en su punto óptimo de maduración. Pero si se puede complementar con salsas, hierbas frescas y nueces para crear algo mágico como esta ensalada de melón que prepare para mis amigos de Food Bloggers LA la semana pasada. Food Bloggers LA es [...]The post Ensalada de Melon con Menta y Leche de Coco con Agua de Rosas appeared first o
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine. I am what you call a cafetera, a bonafide coffee lover. Drinking a cup of coffee is like slicing a piece of heaven and pouring it into a cup. I can’t live with out it! I’ve [...]The post Cinnamon Mocha Smoothie appeared first on Nibbles and Feasts.
This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and the California Milk Advisory Board. All opinions are my own. Happy Mothers’ Day! Today, we are celebrating with a new dessert as a sweet ending to Mother’s Day brunch. My mom and I are big fans of plantains and bananas. They were [...]The post Baked Plantains with Cinnamon Rum Crema appeared first on Nibble
Este es un post patrocinado en colaboración con Latina Bloggers Connect y la Junta de Lechera Asesora de California. Todas las opiniones son mías. Feliz Día de las Madres! Hoy, celebramos con un nuevo postre como un final dulce para el almuerzo del día de la Madres. Mi mamá y yo somos fanaticas de plátanos [...]The post Plátanos con Crema de Canela y Ron appeared first on Nibbles and Feasts.
This is a sponsored post by McCormick. All opinions are my own. I’ve had the itch to make hibiscus flower tacos for a while now. I’ve had plenty of agua de Jamaica agua fresca, but I recently found out that the flowers can be eaten too. I wondered what these blooms tasted like so I [...]The post Hibiscus Flower and Cactus Tacos appeared first on Nibbles and Feasts.
Este es un post patrocinado por McCormick. Todas las opiniones son mías. He tenido las ganas de hacer tacos de flor de jamaica por un tiempo. Siempre preparo agua fresca de jamaica, pero hace poco me enteré de que las flores se pueden comer también. Tenia la curiosidad de probarlas y me decidí a desarrollar [...]The post Tacos de Flor de Jamaica y Nopalitos appeared first on Nibbles and Feasts.
There are some food holidays that I never forget. Today is one of those days. It’s National Moscato Day! Moscato is one of those wines that can be enjoyed during brunch because of it’s sweet and fruity taste. It goes well with fruit juices and is perfect as a base for a refreshing sangria. This [...]The post Peach Moscato Gelatin appeared first on Nibbles and Feasts.
Hay unos días de fiesta comida que nunca se me olvidan. Hoy es uno de esos días. Es el Día Nacional del Moscato! Moscato es uno de esos vinos que se pueden disfrutar durante el almuerzo porque es dulce y sabor afrutado. Va bien con zumos de fruta y es perfecto como base para una [...]The post Gelatina de Moscato y Durazno appeared first on Nibbles and Feasts.
I am so happy to announce my second ebook collaboration with some of my favorite ladies in the food blogging universe! Brunch with Mom | Almuerzo con Mamá is a bilingual recipe book dedicated to honoring mom with a delicious brunch! Since Mother’s Day is right around the corner, this FREE e-book can help you [...]The post Brunch with Mom | Almuerzo con Mamá : Our New Free Recipe eBoo
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 [...]The post The Goodies Co. appeared first on Nibbles and Feasts.
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 [...]The post #VivaCaDairy Twitter Party: You’re invited! appeared first on Nibbles a
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 [...]The post Picadillo Stuffed, Ham Wrapped Crescent Jala
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 [...]The post Jalapeños Rellenos de Picadillo y Envueltos en Jamon y Pa
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. [...]The post Strawberry Sangria and Premier Paloma appeared first on
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 [...]The post Sangria de Fresa y Bebida Paloma Premier appeared first on Nibbles and Feasts.
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 [...]The post Cream of Squash Blossom Soup appeared first on Nibb
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 [...]The post Crema de Flor de Calabaza appeared
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 [...]The post #StaxQueRico Twitter Party. Don’t Miss it! appeared first on Nibbles
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 [...]The post Strawberry Basil Mango Salsa appeared first on Nibbles and Feasts.
Una de mis combinaciones favoritas es la fruta de fresa y mango. Me encanta agregarlos a la limonada para equilibrar la acidez del jugo de limón. Las paletas de mango fresa son una maravillosa delicia de verano y los batidos acentuados por estas dos frutas son siempre mi primera opción. Salsas son un elemento [...]The post Salsa de Fresas, Mango y Albahaca appeared first on Nibbles and Feas
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot. Our little herb garden has sprouted! Pretty soon we’ll be enjoying a nice tall glass of strawbery basil lemonade made with basil I grew in my own herb garden. It makes it just a bit more special when one knows exactly [...]The post Growing Herbs with Home Depot’s Seed Starter #DigIn appeared first on Nibbles and Feast
Ok. It’s time to get down to this seed starting business. After doing some research on The Home Depot’s Garden Club and by recommendation of the Home Depot sales associate, I decided to purchase a Jiffy Self-Watering Greenhouse. My main concern about this project was not having enough space for set-up and maintenance but that [...]The post Setting up my Herb Seed Starter #DigIn appea
Last night’s Latin Billboard Awards were so fun to watch. I loved the tribute to Jenny Rivera and how all the artists come together to recognize such a talented peer. This kindness makes me very emotional, especially after some of the bad events that have been in the news lately. Many kids look up to [...]The post A Good Night’s Sleep with a Glass of Milk #Positivismo appeared first on N
This year, I decided to scratch “cook with fresh herbs grown at home” off my list. I was determined to get this project underway with my family’s support and the help of The Home Depot’s Garden Club. I felt confident with a team behind me. Nothing could stop be now. Since this project is all [...]The post Selecting a Seed Starter Kit #DigIn appeared first on Nibbles and
Yes! You read correctly. That there is a cheesecake made with creamy avocados. Want the recipe? Head on over to Disney’s Spoonful.com where you can find tons of other delicious recipes. Including this collection of Decadent Avocado Desserts! Otra vez… en español ¡Sí! Has leído correctamente. Esto es un pay de queso hecho con aguacates [...]The post Avocado Cheesecake | Pay de Queso
I have a secret and I am about to tell you. I’ve been replacing some of my salt and bouillon with soy sauce. But not just any soy sauce, Kikkoman Soy Sauce. Why? You ask? Well, Kikkoman is naturally brewed, it’s versatile and it’s delicious. Plus, did you know that by using 1/2 teaspoon Kikkoman [...]The post You are Cordially Invited… #KikkomanSabor appeared first on
I am excited that this week is the Latin Billboard Awards. I like to see our Latin artists rewarded for their talent and hard work. Dreams can come true if you set goals and you work hard. It also helps to have a positive attitude and to be healthy. What better way to be healthy [...]The post Cheers to the #BillboardLatino Nominees! appeared first on Nibbles and Feasts.
Happy Earth Day! Coinsidentally it’s time to start my herb garden! Before I get too ahead of myself, there are many things to consider before getting my hands dirty and start planting seeds. One of my biggest concerns is limited space in my patio. Since 90 percent of my outdoors space is covered in concrete, [...]The post Starting an Herb Garden with a Seed Starter Kit appeared first on Nibbles a
The elotero, or corn on the cob vendor is one of the most appreciated vendor in the streets of Mexico. His announcement of “EEELLLOOTTEES!” is awaited with anticipation throughout all Mexican neighborhoods. Riding by in his carrito elotero or corn vendor cart, he hauls a large pot of boiling water, full of fresh ears of [...]The post Mexican-Style Street Corn appeared first on Nibble
El elotero es uno de los vendedores más apreciados en las calles de México. Cuando anuncia “EEELLLOOTTEES!” todos esperan esa llamada con mucha anticipación en los barrios mexicanos. Montado en su carrito elotero, transporta una olla grande con agua caliente, llena de elotes cocinados a la perfección. Con pinzas extra largas, el elotero saca de [...]The post Elote al Estilo Mexicano ap
If there is one dish that reminds me of spring picnics and pool parties, it’s this creamy Mexican Wagon Wheel Pasta Salad. It’s versatile and travels well because it can be eaten hot, cold and at room temperature. The creaminess of the Mexican cream offsets the ham and seasoning mix to a perfect combination of [...]The post Creamy Mexican Pasta Salad appeared first on Nibbles and Feast
Meet my new snacking obsession. There was a time when I was more fond of oatmeal than muesli. But then, I discovered that I was preparing muesli exactly how I would prepare oatmeal. That was so wrong! Muesli must be soaked. Overnight if possible. Did you know that? I didn’t. The instructions are clearly specified [...]The post Hedgehog Muesli & Chocolate Snack Bars appeared first o
Conoce a mi obsesión de tentempiés nuevo. Hubo un tiempo en que era más aficionada a la avena que al muesli. Pero entonces, descubrí que me estaba preparando el muesli exactamente cómo preparaba avena. Eso es totalmente incorrecto! El muesli se deben de dejarse remojar. Durante toda sla noche si es posible. ¿Lo sabías? Yo [...]The post Barritas de Chocolate con Muesli Sin Gluten appeared first on
Photo Source: The Home Depot It’s finally springtime! I love the warmer weather because it inspires me to cook with fresh herbs. I’ve been jotting down spring and summer recipes that have been creeping up in my mind during the cold months and now it’s time to start cooking. One of those recipes is [...]The post The Home Depot’s Garden Club appeared first on Nibbles and Feasts.
It’s Easter time! But before I sign off and get ready for the weekend festivities, I wanted to share with you one of our favorite spring breakfast/brunch recipes. This recipe, I developed for Nestle last year. It was such a hit with my family, my four-year-old asks for these “huevito-cups” every time he sees the muffin [...]The post Egg Brunch Nests with Cilantro-Avocado Crema
La Pascua esta aquí! Pero antes de hirma celebrar el fin de semana, te quiero compartir uno de nuestras recetas de almuerzos primaverales favoritos. Esta receta, la desarrolle para Nestlé el año pasado. Fue un gran éxito con mi familia, que a mi hijo de cuatro años de edad le da por preguntar por ”Huevito-cups” [...]The post Niditos de Almuerzo de Huevo con Crema de Cilantro y Aguacat
I recently returned from a trip to the Blissdom conference in Dallas, Texas that turned into a much needed mini family vacation. On our way home from LAX, we had to stop and get work supplies… er… I mean groceries. I had no time to waste because I had these little chutney bites in my [...]The post Raisin, Apple and Pear Chutney Bites appeared first on Nibbles and Feasts.
Acabo de regresar de un viaje a la conferencia Blissdom en Dallas, Texas, que se convirtió en unas mini vacaciones familiares muy merecidas. De camino a casa desde LAX, tuvimos que parar y comprar la herramienta para mi trabajo … er … quiero decir comprar el mandado. No tenía tiempo que perder, porque tenía estos [...]The post Aperitivos de Conserva Agridulce de Pasas, Manzanas y Peras
We have a special treat for you! Head over to Spanglish Baby and find out how to make a Pastel Azteca. A mouthwatering brunch dish of layers upon layers of tortillas, chicken, cheese and crema. Drenched in tangy tomatillo sauce and perfect for those hearty appetites. Otra vez… en español! Tenemos un regalito muy especial [...]The post Pastel Azteca In Salsa Verde appeared first on Nibbles
What’s for dinner tonight? Stumped? I am. What if I told you that a new cookbook will be out soon that challenges you to cook healthy and delicious meals with 20 ingredients for 5 family dinners? Based on the Fresh 20 meal planning website, the Fresh 20 Cookbook will provide tips, ingredient list and recipes [...]The post The Fresh 20 Cookbook appeared first on Nibbles and Feasts.
