Daily life and travel with food and cupcakes as a common theme.
Posted in Arizona, Drinks and Cocktails, Mexican on May 23rd, 2009
At least once a week I get asked some question about my ethnicity ( I used to get asked about my name more, but since I’ve gotten older, that question doesn’t come up quite as often). I’m sure I’m pretty Heinz 57, from family sur names going back about 4 generations, it’s all pretty English, [...]
Posted in Arizona, Beans and Rice, Eat Local, Food, Low Fat, Mexican, Pasta, Recipe, Salads, Salsas and Dips, Snacks, Vegtables on May 10th, 2009
There are about 7 months of the year where we in Arizona can get a little full of ourselves. We talk with our relatives from other parts of the country and say, “Yep, it’s about 75 degrees here today. What did you say, you’re in a (fill in the blank): tornedo warning, whiteout blizzard, hail [...]
Posted in Candy, Crafts, Cupcakes, Mexican on Oct 30th, 2008
I get the most amazing ideas. Some of them require a 65 mile treasure hunt.
A few months ago, my officemate mentioned horchata cupcakes. I remembered thinking that was an amazing idea. Off and on over the past few months I’ve experimented with making homemade horchata, only to realize, I don’t really like the stuff. I [...]
Experimenting with different margarita recipes brings about a certain level of excitement. I know that sounds strange, but when reading over a recipe and I see 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of Cointreau, 1/2 oz of lime it gives me a rush. Holy cow, how can one drink have that much liquor? Then there [...]
Posted in Beans and Rice, Food, Low Fat, Mexican, Recipe, Salads on Jul 13th, 2008
My Texas in July get away was a good recharge and I think it’ll help me truck through the next few months in Arizona. I was able to disconnect in a major way. We spent more time out at the Lake than usual, so no wireless access, no cell phone signals and the TV didn’t [...]
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 [...]
Keesha oversees recruiting and training programs for GoDaddy.com. She is responsible for building programs that attract and retain amazing employees.
Keesha loves food and photography and is passionate about community volunteering. She sat on the board of directors for the Junior League of Phoenix and is on the Children's Museum of Phoenix committee. She attended Blinn College and Texas A&M University. Her most private cupcake confession? She doesn't like frosting!
