Rosca de Reyes with Arandas Bakery #DiadeReyesHouston

::Momma Disclosure:: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Arandas Bakery. However, all opinions expressed are my own. 

Some of my favorite memories are from when I was a child and spent Christmas in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. We loved going to all of the Posadas in December, spending Noche Buena and New Years at my GrandMother's house and just when we thought the season was over. We had a bonus holiday, Dia de Reyes. We would place our shoes under the Christmas tree or in front of the Nacimiento (nativity scene) and then on January 6th our shoe would be sitting on top of an extra gift depending on how big it was, from the 3 wise men. It was so magical. It's this type of tradition that I love passing on to my children. 

When I was asked to visit one of the original locations of Arandas bakery here in the heart of Northside Houston, where I grew up, I was more than happy to do it. I went behind the scenes with the location's manager, Johnathan who gave us a tour of how things happen on one of their busiest holiday's. You can see a full video on my Facebook page. The location works around the clock with 50 staff members, for almost 4 days to produce, hundreds, if not thousands of delicious roscas, or King's Cake. The dough is set overnight to rise and then baked for 45 minutes in their industrial ovens, cooled, then decorated with candies imported from Mexico and then inspected again. The roscas are then boxed and set out in the bakery for fresh purchase or delivered and picked up for external orders. The roscas go as far as Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  To be enjoyed by families who celebrate this day. 

The rosca has a secret though, plastic "baby Jesus" figures are hidden inside the bread and it's said that whoever finds the baby Jesus figurine is blessed. It is then that persons' responsibility to have a rosary or mass dedication on February 2 on el Día de la Candelaria. In the Mexican culture, this person then hosts a dinner and typically serves tamales and atole for the attendees. Arandas Bakery hides 3 figurines in their large roscas and 2 in the smaller one. And, by the way, those tamales can also be purchased at an Arandas Bakery location nearest to you.  

After we had the location tour, the Arandas team had a Dia de Reyes celebration at their Plaza Arandas location near Airline and Tidwell, where they gifted a large group of deserving children, with a gift from the Reyes Magos. It was great to see all the kids patiently waiting. The Reyes Magos showed up and the children lit up with joy.  You can see more on my Instagram and page. 

A little about Arandas: 

Via: https://www.arandasbakery.com/our-story/
"Arandas Bakery comes from a strong, deep tradition of delicious and authentic Mexican pastries and desserts. Through the years we have used are traditional recipes that come from the depths of Mexico. Our name, Arandas, comes from the small town name of Arandas in the state of Jalisco, which is about 140 kilometers East of Guadalajara. This is where our family is from, and where our traditions began."

 Arandas Bakery #1 – Airline & Tidwell

5307 Airline

Houston Texas 77022 

Monday – Sunday  5:00am – 10:00pm

(713) 694-1813

Arandas Bakery #2 – Beechnut

8331-C Beechnut St.

Houston Texas 77036 

Monday – Sunday 6:00am – 10:00pm

(713) 771-3616

Arandas Bakery #3 – 45 Sur & College

9803 Gulf Fwy.

Houston Texas 77034 

Monday – Sunday 5:00am – 10:00pm

(713) 941-0100

Arandas Bakery #4 – 59 Norte & Aldine Mail Rd

11919 Eastex Frwy.

Houston Texas 77039 

Monday – Sunday 5:00am – 10:00pm

(281) 227 3600

Arandas Bakery #5 – Conroe

1906 N Frazier St 

Conroe, TX 77301

Monday -Sunday 5:30AM–9:30PM

(936) 760-6677

:: Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos:: #HuevoCartoon

It was an on and off rainy day in Houston last Saturday during our Labor Day weekend. We were feeling a little lazy so we planned a late, LATE showing of a new movie. We had seen the previews for it and then my Husband made it into areal life plan for us to go watch it. He showed the kids preview after preview so they would get excited. Well that didn't take long and after 8 hours of "Mom is it Movie time yet?", we finally made it. The theater filled quickly and a little unexpected for a 10pm showing of an all Spanish movie on a Saturday night. We secured seats and snacks. 

Now a little background on the Spanish language in our home. My Husband and I are completely fluent we can speak, read and write it. My kids started off fluent and my son has now started to fall off wagon.  But, my Cami has started to catch on strong. Santiago, doesn't like to be left behind so has also started to try and speak more Spanish and of course they both understand it. Our families both speak Spanish, all the time. You must at least understand around us. We definitely try to work on it and often get the kids to speak more Spanish around the house. I personally have a bad habit of speaking English at home. One that I need to break if I want my children to keep learning Spanish. 

Back to the movie. The humor was on point and very much for adults. But, when isn't it. I heard more adults laugh than kids most the night. It's pretty funny. If you offend easily, it might not be for you. My children understood the overall message of true bravery and overcoming your fears to reach your goals. The jokes, went right over their heads. They did laugh at the funny moments; like when el Gallito, Toto was being trained to become a Gallo de pelea to help save their ranch.

Y los Huevos? Well those Eggs were on a whole other level, if you know the eggs from their YouTube stardom then you know what to expect. But, yes the concept is very funny and the overall message is a strong one. To be courageous no matter how insignificant or weak you might think you are.  Hay que tener huevos para ganar!

Not to make it any less but if you are reading the subtitles to this movie, it won't be the same. The literal translations and absence of translation, will not be as funny. There is nothing like knowing the language, understanding the comedy and enjoying it. I give it BIG Huevos for a great new Spanish comedy movie!  

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The Biggest Spanish-Language Film of the Year!

Omar Chaparro and Bruno Bichir Launch One Rooster’s Fighting Career in The Hit Film from the Popular HuevosFranchise Arriving on 

Digital HD 

November 17

On DVD and On Demand December 1

SANTA MONICA, CA (October 14, 2015) – The first-ever wide release of a Spanish-language animated franchise cracks into homes when Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos arrives on Digital HD on November 17 and DVD and On Demand on December 1 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Just in time for the holidays, the hilarious Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos features the voice talents of Omar Chaparro (Pulling Strings), Bruno Bichir (Netflix’s “Narcos”), Angélica Vale (TV’s “No Me Hallo”) and Maite Perroni (TV’s “Cuidado con el Angel”) as young rooster Toto and his friends step into the ring to save the farm they love. Based on the hit Mexican animated franchise, Huevos, the egg-citing adventure will also be available for the first time in an all-new English version voiced by an all-star cast titled Huevos: Little Rooster’s Egg-cellent Adventure exclusively on DVD, Digital HD and On Demand.

Toto (voiced by Bruno Bichir) is the kindest rooster in the henhouse, but when the evil landlord of the farm he lives in threatens to destroy his family and home Toto is forced to become a brave rooster. That’s when Toto and his friends (Voiced by Angelica Vale, Maite Perroni, Omar Chaparro, Ninel Conde, Carlos Espejel) join forces in an egg-cellent adventure that teaches us that the big surprises can come in small packages.  

The home entertainment release of the knockout family adventure features two behind-the-scenes featurettes. While Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos andHuevos: Little Rooster’s Egg-cellent Adventure  will each be sold separately on Digital HD and On Demand, the DVD version will include both the Spanish and English versions of the film. The Huevos: Little Rooster’s Egg-cellent Adventure DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

  

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#ad Jugada Musical #XMSIRIUSRADIO

::Momma Disclosure:: {This is not a compensated but I was invited by XM Sirius Radio in collaboration with Lopez Negrete Communications to attend the Jugada Musical event for free. All statements below and opinions are my own and are true and honest.}

El martes tuve el gusto de entrevistar a una personalidad de Radio Mexicano, es un orgullo como mexicana poder escribir sobre eventos de esta magnitud en Houston.

Jugada Musical se llevara a cabo el próximo 17 de Junio en House of Blues. El evento tendrá como anfitrión a Eddie "Piolín"Sotelo acompañado por el comediante talentoso y carismático Gabriel Iglesias, y para acabar el día con el gran grupo Intocable. Tambien sera transmitido el juego de Mexico contra Brazil! 

Aquí está un resume de lo que hable con Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo. En realidad su personalidad es como un sol y aun por el teléfono su gran sonrisa brillaba! Fue una experiencia única y un gran placer. Y me da gusto poder compartir con ustedes esta platica... 

Este evento combina todo lo bueno música, deporte y la risa; cómo surge esta idea?

“Son mis 3 pasiones, y sé que nuestra gente las ama también! Cuando yo vi la oportunidad de ver el partido y compartir con el gran amigo “Fluffy” y disfrutar del grupo Intocable; pense imagínate que manjar llevaremos a Houston con este gran evento!”

“Las 3 cosas son de primera calidad, son una combinación que nosotros los Latinos queremos ver todos los días!”

Que significa para ti regresar a Houston para este evento tan grande? 

“Ir a darle las Gracias a toda la gente que ahora nos escucha en Sirius XM canal 147, tenemos muchas experiencias con Houston…especialmente cuando han pasado cosas lamentables o catástrofes naturales, como cuando paso el Huracán Katrina. Hemos invitado a Houston para  que nos ayuden con diferentes eventos y Houston  ha sido una de las comunidades que nos han demostrado todo el amor y quienes comparten todas sus bendiciones con las personas más necesitadas. Y también hemos estado en momentos buenos, como en eventos donde jugamos futbol en el parque con artistas… como dicen hemos estado en las buenas y en las malas.

Y ahora tenemos esta oportunidad….Yo agradezco a Sirius XM por esta plataforma tan importante para Latinos tener estos canales nuevos que existen.

Hay una conexión muy grande entre mi persona y la gente de Houston…de mucho cariño y agradecimiento.”

Eres un aficionado dedicado del futbol? La copa mundial es algo que veías de niño?

“Si, fíjate me acuerdo de niño salir de la escuela cuando vivía en México y nos poníamos en las vitrinas de una mueblería pequeña a ver las teles para poder ver los partidos y nos quedábamos hasta que nos corrían a veces! Son recuerdos muy buenos…”  

Algún otro mensaje que quisieras compartir con la gente Hispana/Mexicana de Houston?

“Decirles…a que venimos?… a TRIUNFAR!” 

Sobre el Show de Piolin:

“El Show de Piolín” se transmite por SiriusXM Piolín Radio y presenta su visión de los eventos del día, entrevistas con famosos, llamadas de los radio escuchas, bromas, música y los queridos personajes “Doña Chela”,  “Casimiro” y “Don Poncho.” El programa en vivo de cuatro horas se emite de lunes a viernes de 6:00 am – 10:00 am PT llegando a todos los oyentes del país y reemitiéndose, varias veces a lo largo del día, por Piolín Radio canal 147. 

Los fans en todo el país pueden escuchar “El Show de Piolín” por SiriusXM Piolín Radio canal 147 gratis poo medio del SiriusXM Internet App para teléfonos inteligentes y en línea.  

Para escuchar “El Show de Piolín” gratis visita www.siriusxm.com/piolinprueba.