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June 29, 2014
At Home with Friends

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Mexican Fiesta Beverages & Summer Solstice Save the Date

    As you can see from the photos, we definitely had tequila that night. I also created a drink I call Tequila Surprise. It came about quite spontaneously. My friend Dano arrived early just in case I needed last minute help. I asked him to muddle some sliced cucumbers, add two fingers of tequila, […]

June 23, 2014
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Veggie Tacos & Chipotle Sauce

I love the versatility of these tacos and the fact that I make the filling the morning of the party and keep it in a 200-degree oven or covered on the countertop until the party. Assembling the tacos is a great job to give to one of your guests. Be careful. I had a guest […]

June 2, 2014
At Home with Friends

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Mexican Fiesta Party

  My love affair with Mexican food began at an early age. As a young child, for a special treat, Friday or Saturday night my parents would take me and my sister to Olvera Street for dinner. At that time, in addition to the many restaurants and stores selling sombreros, ponchos and other tourist treasures, […]