Daily life and travel with food and cupcakes as a common theme.
Posted in Arizona, Junior League, Mexican on May 15th, 2008
The deeper I dive into the Junior League the more I appreciate the dueling facets of the membership. There are the traditional elite. The few who were raised in privilege and live lives that are tied into expectations. They have pedigrees that are stocked with trust funds and endowments.
Then theres the group within the League […]
Posted in Cupcakes, Holidays, Mexican, Recipe on May 5th, 2008
My dad as often said that he doesn’t know where I got my ’spice’. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to the food, the people and the culture of Mexico. But oddly enough, I didn’t make this batch of cupcakes specifically for Cinco de Mayo, but for bookclub tonight.
We read two […]
Posted in Beverages, Eat Local, Mexican, Recycle on Apr 5th, 2008
Weekend negotiations. I love them so much more than I like the ones that happen at the office. I don’t know what happened to me this week, but I didn’t do any chores around the house, laundry is piled high and there are at least five coffee cups in the sink and the mail is […]
Posted in Food, Mexican, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Soups on Jan 9th, 2008
The theme around my office is that 2008 is going to be 200GR8 and I like the sound of that! I know to start the year off I need a green recalibration. So, where I was a true shade of green through the fall, I turned kinda mint green through the holiday.
The busy hustle of […]
Posted in Arizona, Crafts, Mexican, Stamping on Jan 6th, 2008
African Kelli sent an invitation out this week for a $1 art class at the Mesa Arts Center. The workshop’s focus is on Latino culture and secondly this one showcased Frida Kahlo.
For me Frida’s work has always been so personal. I have art books with her collections showcased in them and I don’t put any […]
I’ve always been enchanted with Mexico. It’s the colors, the sounds, the people and of course the food! My dad calls it my ’spice.’
After college I moved to San Antonio, TX and it was there that I was able to explore and learn more about this amazing culture. There were Mariachi festivals, luminarias, tamales and […]
Posted in Breakfast and Brunch, Food, Mexican, Pork, Recipe on Nov 13th, 2007
I’ve said it before. I don’t like breakfast all that much, but I somehow am incapable of skipping a meal. I’m always shocked when I hear someone say, “I was too busy and I forgot/didn’t have time for lunch.”
Or my favorite skipping a meal excuse, “Oh, I had some almonds and some trail mix.” Really, […]
Posted in Beef, Food, Home Style Cooking, Mexican, Recipe on Sep 2nd, 2007
Miami Style Hamburger
Makes 6 hamburgers
Prep: 10 minutes Cool: 25 minutes Cook: 10 minutes
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 lime (zest and juice)
1 T paprika
2 oz. chopped green chilis
salt and pepper
Cheddar cheese
Mix all ingredients in large bowl, cover with plastic wrap and put in the refridgerator for 25 minutes. Make hambuter patties about […]
Posted in Appetizers, Beans and Rice, Food, Mexican, Sauces and Marinades, TexMex on Aug 30th, 2007
I love magazines. I’ve been trying really hard to cut back since I’m doing this whole live consciencly thing with recycling and reducing the resources I use. I went and took myself off the junk mailing lists and I have stopped a lot of subscriptions.
BUT I HAVE MY WEAKNESSES!
Southern Living and Real Simple. I justify […]
Posted in Beverages, Mexican, Restaurants on Aug 27th, 2007
Rick Bayless Margarita- The tequilla really sings in this lime margarita.
Orange Margarita- Drink this one by the pool.
Keesha oversees recruiting and training programs for GoDaddy.com. She is responsible for building programs that attract and retain amazing employees. She attended Blinn College and Texas A&M University.
Keesha loves food and photography and is passionate about community volunteering. She sits on the board of directors for the Junior League of Phoenix and in her free time you will find her baking and working on her empire Cupcake Cabana. Her most private cupcake confession? She doesn't like frosting!