Guava Cheese Pastries

It's happening once again.  My second little girl is getting married.  It is almost unbelievable that my little ones have grown up and are taking the next step to adulthood. Nicholas, my daughter Kailey's fiance, is Cuban.  One thing I can tell you about Cubans...they love their food! And guess what? I love their food too!  These little babies are one of the treats that I fell in love with at first bite! The Cuban Guava and Cheese pastries have been known to grace many Cuban dessert tables alongside a nice Cuban expressed coffee.  So when we started talking wedding plans, we all agreed that we needed these on the dessert table to bring in Nick's family's traditional food.   I decided that instead of buying them, I'd create my own easy version, perfect for breakfast, tea or a wedding treat, that costs less than buying them at a bakery. 

 

 



 

Guava Cheese Pastries

Puff Pastry (I used Pepperidge farm)

1 tub Whipped cream cheese

Guava Cream (I used La Cubanita that I bought at a mexican market)

sugar for sprinkling

 

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray cookie sheet with non stick cooking spray. Unfold pastry sheet and cut on folds then turn and cut two more times making 9 squares.  Unfold second sheet and do the same to make a total of 18 squares.



 

Cut the guava cream into small slices about an inch thick and then cut each slice in half.

 

Put about a 1/2 tsp of cream cheese and a slice of guava cream on each square.  Fold in half or in a triangle and pinch edges together.  Sprinkle or dip top in sugar, poke top with a knife to make a small slit and bake for about 19 minutes or until browning.  Cool completely and enjoy!

 

Oh Yum!  Where's my tea?  Where's my coffee! Ahhhh...welcome to delicious goodness right here!  The perfect breakfast companion!

"Coco-Rita" Coconut Margarita

 Recently Hubby and I went to the beach to have dinner with some friends. They took us to this gorgeous Spanish restaurant and told us we had to try the coconut margarita. One sip and I knew I'd have to create this recipe at home.  I lucked out and after one attempt, I think I nailed it.  Here is my version of a Coconut Margarita "Coco-Rita" that I know you'll love!

This baby is super simple and easy to make.  Trust me...

 

It'll be your new favorite adult beverage.

 

 

Coco-Rita recipe

 

1 can coconut cream (about 14 ounces)

1/4 c. sugar

1/2 lime squeezed

1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste or 1/2 tsp high quality vanilla

1/2 c. tequila

1 1/2c. ice

Rim glass with lime rubbed along edge and dip into superfine toasted coconut mixed 1/2 and 1/2 with white sugar

 

Put 5 first ingredients in blender and blend for about 3 minutes.  Add ice and blend until super smooth.  Pour into prepared glass.  Drift away to the tropics with this delightful heavenly flavor.



Enjoy!

 

Like my recipes?  Please comment your love and share it with your friends.  I wanna know you love this.  Thanks and happy Celebrating!

Holiday Decorating Ideas

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.  So I thought I'd give you a few ideas for decorating for the holidays and keep the explanations brief.  I will add more photos as I take them this year but this is a good start. Some photos are easy and simple and some a bit more detailed. You will notice some of the same things on the tables with items taken away or items added to give a different look with little decorating.  It's more of a simple approach for me to make the holidays easier by not making those days too overwhemling by decorating. These photos are for giving inspiration but feel free to message me with any questions.  Happy Holidays, Celebrations and more.

Valentine's Day~

 

(Even though this above was my daughter's baby shower, I love it for Valentine's also because of the pink and the hearts on the table.

Porch/ Outdoor Valentine Dinner.

Simple silver cups filled with potted hearts from the 99c only store, flowers and candles.



 

I find all the red I can in my home and work it in for Valentine's day but I'll reuse some of the red for Patriotic decor too.

 

 

And for a really large group...

 

Mardi Gras~

 

Beads and Masks.  These you can find at your 99c only stores or make masks with feathers and cardboard paper.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

St Patrick's Day

 

Candy always adds great color.

 Balloons in my light, streamers and plates and napkins from our 99c only store...

 

 When all else fails....dress the dog!

I reuse the same candle holders and left green beads from the Mardi gras table.

 

Here's a cute little shamrock I found at the dollar store.

 

 Easter~

 

 We decorate Cupcakes to add to the cuteness decor!

 

 Sometimes just simple flowers will do along with a few eggs.

 

And more cupcakes!

Some of the same candle holders, green things too, left over from Mardi Gras and St Patrick's day.



Mother's Day~

Flowers and tea

 

 

Above is the kiddo table.  Simple, no fuss, but something just for them.

 

 

 

Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day~

 

 

 

 

2014

 

 



Thanksgiving~

 

I used fresh fruits, veggies, sunflowers and printed Thanksgiving sayings for the tables. I also made a banner out of white computer paper cut into long triangles and hole punched to hang on a string.

 

 

Christmas~

 

 

 

Father's Day~ coming soon

Halloween~Coming soon