Author Archives: Kathia Rodriguez

About Kathia Rodriguez

My name is Kathia, and I'm original from Costa Rica, I love to cook and create new recipes, it's my passion. I love sharing my experiences, tips and recipes with you, hoping the my passion for cooking is transmitted in these delicious dishes. I invite you to join me in this journey of flavors.

Getting Ready For the Summer with Michelob Ultra Pure Gold #AD #LiveULTRA

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This post is sponsored by Michelob ULTRA but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

If you are not ready for summertime I bet this post will give the head start, this is my first time working with Michelob Ultra Pure Gold and let me tell you I absolutely love it, not only is super light in flavor but is also made with organic grains, has just 85 calories and only 2.5 grams of carbs, isn’t that fantastic?

As many of you know a healthy lifestyle is super important for me and my family and once in a while, I want to enjoy my Michelob Ultra Pure Gold cold while I have my lunch that most of the time is a delicious salad.

I love the Michelob Ultra Pure Gold give me the opportunity of enjoying my beer and keep my healthy lifestyle without the sacrifice, I’m loving also the taste and smoothness it has at the end no bitter at all.

Maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle is at the core of our beliefs. Even though we live a full and busy life, we are committed to making the time to stay fit or enjoy our passion points. Particularly for Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold, this is about staying active by enjoying and being a steward of nature and the great outdoors.

But hurry up because is going fast you find the closest location here try it and let me know how you like it.

My Favorite Products for the Holidays #ad #SealsForGood

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As you know the holidays are really around the corner and we have to have on hand good quality products to ensure that we present to our friends and family a delicious dessert, bread or meal.

I love to use 100% Real California Milk products because they are the best quality we can have.

The Real California Milk Seal isn’t just another logo. It represents the commitment by California dairy farm families to producing quality milk that goes into the dairy products families need. To demonstrate this dedication to nourishing families and communities, Real California Milk is leading an initiative called Seals for Good. The campaign has been going on since September as we’ve been supporting families affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in Florida and Texas. But now, we are expanding the campaign to help those in our own backyard affected by the wildfires.

Real California Milk will donate $5 to the Great American Milk Drive every time a user shares a photo of our Real California Milk seal on social using the hashtag #SealsforGood (up to $10k in CA and $20k in TX/FL).

For many children and families who face hunger, even basic staples like milk may be missing. The Great American Milk Drive, in partnership with Feeding America, has delivered more than 1 million gallons of milk to food banks across the country since 2014 to help families get the nutrients they need.

I’m always recommending to my friends different and better products they can add to their baked goods and here I want to show you my favorites

Grated Cheese
Butter
Cream
Cheese
Flavored Cream

Just remember to look for the Real California Milk Seal.

 

Celebrating with Flavors and Traditions #ad #EstrellaJalisco

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We love to celebrate any moment we can and we as a family don’t actually need a specific celebration day to recreate delicious meals from our childhood. And one of the reasons why is because we can just grab a few ingredients and a great and tasty beer like Estrella Jalisco and make a completed book of great memories.

And what a great way to involve the hold family if is not by making some Carne Asda Tacos, yes an afternoon of grilling, some fruits, and a cold drink is all you need to create traditions that can last forever.

And this is one of the reasons why I love Estrella Jalisco Beer because it’s honest, humble, proud and personal and this are attributes we can all relate to, we are as a family very close and we can all be together in one place because we can get together anytime we want with the help of technology.

You don’t need lots of food to make this a memorable day with some corn tortillas, carne asada, various or just one kind of fruit and some refreshing drinks like Estella Jalisco, the afternoon can be as special as any other at my grandmother’s yard, you know those last minute parties just because somebody has beer and meat already in the fridge.

Those are the kind of celebrations I’m talking about, the ones that don’t need a special day on the calendar and are just there to help us remember that we need one an other no mater what time of the day it is.

These are my favorite traditions and the ones I’m trying really hard to pass onto my kids, because at the end these are the most important ones, and the ones we are always going to cherish.

If you want to know more stories and traditions go to Estrella Jalisco and follow them also on Facebook and Instagram.

The New Samsung Chef Collection is here #AD

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Samsung. The opinions and text are all mine.

I was invited to see the New Samsung’s Chef Collection line. And let me tell you something it is amazing! What I like the most is the Samsung is bringing the technology world to our kitchens. Seeing the appliances work is a hold other thing and I’m so thankful because I had the chance to meet the top Chef Christopher Kostow. Samsung is the fastest growing appliance brand in America and is launching its new Chef Collection line of premium built-in appliances. A combination of design, connectivity, and performance. Ok, now my favorite part.

The new first-ever 42” Built-in Refrigerator in a 4-Door Flex configuration, with a convenient FlexZone™ compartment that can easily go from fridge to freezer at the touch of a button. I was like WOW! this is the most incredible appliance I have ever seen, the best part is that it has Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity so now you can check from the app in  your phone at any time if the grocery list did not make it.

The Samsung Chef Collection Wall Oven is the best you ever have, beautiful design, easier to install and great for a modern look in your kitchen and of course because they think of everything is flush mounted, that means that it integrates with the cabinets. And of course, it has Wifi.

the Samsung Chef Collection Cooktop is the one thing I was really in love with, the cast iron grills, the design and it has a heat sensing technology with is great because the fan automatically turns on when it is too hot.

Last but no least, let’s talk about the Dishwasher, this amazing Samsung Chef Collection Dishwasher has an improving drying of 35%, if you use the app you can program it so you don’t have to think about coming home to dirty dishes and when it finishes the cycle the door pops up open.

Ok, I know what are you thinking. I want them all!!! Don’t worry me too, but I invite you to check more info here Samsung Chef Collection, and let me know wich is your favorite one and why.

Why we love to #SnackBrighter with Outshine Bars #sponsored

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With the final days of school coming really fast I’m always looking for healthy snack alternatives for my girls. And let me tell you here in San Diego the weather is starting to get warmer and warmer every day. So when I’m looking for a refreshing, healthy and delicious alternative snack I know that Outshine Bars are a great option.

So after school is very typical that we go to our local grocery store to buy some of the different flavors that Outshine Bars have and we love them all, my husband enjoys the yogurt bars and my girls are a big fan of the fruity flavors, my favorite is pineapple, but sometimes coconut just hit the spot.

Okay, here are a few recommendations for those afterschool afternoons.

1- Take advantage of the long afternoons. Bring your kids outside, and enjoy the wonderful weather. This will help them better to deal with homework and chores.

2- Have some Outshine Bars on hand. Because Fruit Bars are made with real fruit or fruit juice and No GMO ingredients.

3- Make it at leat once a week a special fun day. Choose a day of the week that you feel is great for a game, the pool, the park, snacks and of course laugh and happiness.

You can make the last days of schools the best ones ever, and the only thing you need is just the perfect and healthy snack. Outshine Bars are the perfect treat everybody love.

Now go and check out their Instagram to see more creative ways to enjoy Outshine Bars.

Honeydew Melon Parfait #farmfreshtotable #WeaveMade #ad

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Honeydew Melon Parfait #farmfreshtotable #WeaveMade #ad

There are some weeks when is impossible for me to go to the farmers market for a number of reasons, and I love to buy fresh local fruit and veggies all the time, and completely miss the freshness when I can’t go. I recently came across this great service call Farm Fresh To You and totally change the way I bought our fruits and veggies. I love this service because they do all the leg work, you know by collecting the fresh fruits and veggies just for you and deliver it to your door; if you don’t think this is amazing well I don’t know what to tell you.#farmfreshtotable #WeaveMade #ad 2

It is even better they have all these different boxes for you to choose, only fruit, only veggies, or a mix of the two, the prices are great and the product it is really fresh, picking the best quality during the early morning and putting it on your door the same day. Choose your box size and delivery schedule. For each box, you can add items you want and remove those you don’t.

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It is amazing how many different products came in my box, like, corn, cucumber, beets, greens, carrots, peaches; so many that we almost eat the entire box the same day. I used most of my veggies in different recipes for lunch and dinner, like salads, and the fruits, well my daughters completely eat them all, with the exception of the honeydew melon, that I save for this delicious parfait for breakfast.

I really love this service and I’m sure you are going to love it too, Click here to see if they deliver to your area and to make you more excited about this great service please use this promo code KATH7515 to save $15 in your first box.

#farmfreshtotable #WeaveMade #ad 3Eating local is super important, we need to support all those families the work really hard to produce quality fruits and veggies and Farm Fresh To You brings the season’s best mix of organic produce conveniently to your door by growing and partnering with farms in your area.

So give it a try and let me know how you like it!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 small honeydew melon, peel, with no seeds.
  • 3 cups greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons grown cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries

DIRECTIONS

This is very simple, mix yogurt, cinnamon, and brown sugar until combined. Cut the melon into medium size pieces and mix with the strawberries.

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Now, let’s make the parfait, place a couple of tablespoon in the bottom of a cup or glass, some melon mix, more yogurt and finish with more melon mix.

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These are a great after school snack, perfect for breakfast, and you will see the addition of cinnamon complements with the sweetness of the melon.

This recipe makes 6-8 servings.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

Vegetable Stew Celebrating Holy Week with #VivaLaMorena #ad #cbias

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #VivaLaMorena #CollectiveBias

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Using La Morena Products to created my recipes for this holy week is bean really a delicious and perfect idea.
I’m very lucky to have a great variety of stores where I can find these quality products like Northgate Gonzalez, this latino specialty store is where you can find all kinds of different La Morena products.

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The authentic flavor and great variety of the products are what’s makes me keep using them in all my recipes. And you know the this is the time for Lent, so all the recipes we make are meat free, only fish and veggies are allowed, we take this time of reflection very serious.I recently bought a variety of jalapeños, chipotle, chipotle sauce, in these days of Easter or Cuaresma adding original and different flavors is what makes my meals even more delicious. This vegetable stew is a Sunday lunch in my house for Semana Santa, we love to make this healthy, pack in flavor meals, in my house is a most after church and once in a while, I change it up a little by adding pieces of fish.

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You can also get your hands on this products by participating in this giveaway La Morena is giving away FIVE $200 gift cards. Just click below to enter. Good Luck!.

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VEGETABLE STEW

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 15 onz can of chickpeas, drain and rinse.
  • 1/2 cup mince onion
  • 1/2 cup mince red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 3 medium carrots cut in rounds
  • 1/4 cup La Morena Chipotle Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • salt and pepper to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a heavy bottom pan heat to medium heat, add oil, onions,tomato and bell pepper, cook for 3 minutes, add the rest of the ingredients including the chipotle sauce, ketchup, water, and tomato paste, low the heat cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  2. Once ready add salt and pepper to taste, cilantro and let it cook for 3 more minutes, in the meantime toast some bread, I personally love bolillo bread, you can find this bread in latino specialty stores, but you can use any one of your preference.
  3. Also if you like a lot of spice in your food, you can perfectly use the entire can of chipotle sauce.

This recipe makes 3 servings.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

Finding The Perfect Gift #uncommongoods

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I receive product as a compensation for this post. All opinions are my own.

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We are all in looking for great and different gifts for the holidays, and sometimes we just don’t know what to look or where to look. I have lots of friends the need unique and gifts and of course, I’m always looking for amazing deals and I’m so happy to tell you that I came across this fabulous company Uncommongoods they have the most amazing products for the entire family.

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But if you are looking something really special I highly recommend you to check more unique gift ideas for men we all know that it is so difficult to find a unique and special present for the ones your love.

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And if you think it ends there, think twice, because the because you can check ou this link and find the most incredible holiday gifts just click here, you know we are never ever too late to find something out of this world.

I’m sure everybody will love all the ideas and beautiful and unique products you will find there.

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THANKSGATHERING #SCJThanks #ad #Giveaway

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Thanksgiving is around the corner and is a time to spend with family and friends.
SCJ is celebrating Thanksgiving by sponsoring a “Thanksgathering.” The meaning behind is that when families gather, things get messy and you know that SC Johnson can help.

And here your chance to win a AMC $25 gift card or a $500 master card, and if this is not super amazing you can get some coupons too.

Just click  HERE to enter and good luck.

Goody Bag For a Good Cause #LayerOnLove #ad #CollectiveBias

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #LayerOnLove #CollectiveBias

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Today I want to talk to you about something that no many of us know. The holiday season is very special for everybody, but there’s many people thar don’t have the necessary means to supply the most basic needs, such as coats, scarves, gloves and more.
This is one of the reasons why Coca-Cola® a great company that has been on my table for many years, has join forces with the One Warm Coat® a non-profit organization that whose mission is to provide anyone in need with half a million coats this holiday season.

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And definitely this is a great time to give back and bring the family together to help and also teach our children about how good it is to give without receiving anything in return. It is also an excellent time to go to Walmart and purchase some Coca-Cola® products, also all the materials you will see here are from Walmart, so this season think that everything you need you will find it in your local Walmart.

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And we can all join and help achieve this great mission, just purchase Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Fanta, Coca-Cola life and Diet Coke and then join by sharing how you are helping this season, use the hashtag #LayerOnLove in all your social media.

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And to help the cause I made this goody bags, to spread the word around. Nothing to fancy or complicated and reminds people that they don’t need a reason to give just a good heart. With the goody bag, I made this printable TAGS that you can print and ad to the goody bag, is great way to remember why the bag is so important. Also to my friends that I know need a 2Liter Coke, I add a candy cane and the tag, so they can remember too.

FOR THE GOODY BAG YOU NEED:

  • Party transparent bags.
  • Candy Canes.
  • Hot Coco Mix packages
  • Diet Coke 1/2L
  • Gloves
  • Ribon
  • Tags

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And this is very simple, just place all the items in a bag, close with the ribon and attact the tag to it. You can use any ribon color you like and or any flavor of Coca-Cola products that I mention before. The gloves are just a token to remind them why the cause is so important and they can easily donate them.

By coming together and inspiring your followers to donate to One Warm Coat® on Coke.com/LayerOnLove, we could collectively help to put a coat on one million people in need this winter.