I love homemade ice cream, but I don’t have an ice cream maker – so I’m limited as to what homemade ice creams I can have. Ever since making the Spiked Peach Cobbler Ice Cream with Bourbon Caramel Sauce, I’ve been a bit obsessed with the ease of making super creamy, rich ice cream and…
As far back as I can remember, my Dad’s pepper-steak has been one of my favorite Chinese foods – tender steak, crispy bright veggies, and the delicious umami from the soy and spices. Pepper Steak is one of the dishes we save for special occasions, it’s a bit time intensive and I’m all about the quick…
Some of my favorite, and most vivid memories of childhood are centered around my Granny’s kitchen. Like many southern women of her time, Granny showered those she loved with food. Whether it was chicken fried steak, chess pie, apple pie, cinnamon rolls or chicken spaghetti; Granny’s kitchen was always a source of love, food, family,…
Football and Texas They’re practically synonymous, right? Around here, football means family, food, and friends. If there’s a game on – there’s a crowd and cheering and sharing and laughter and memories being made. My very first football game that I can remember was at Kyle Field, watching the Aggies. I have no idea who…
When winter hits and the temperatures plummet; I love comfort food like baked potato soup and wamsutta, but I also love a good green winter salad. My favorite winter salad has rich dark leafy greens, blueberries, pears, dried cranberries, walnuts, and chia seeds. If you’ve never made a salad like this, you need to remedy…
December is here, but my Holiday baking season began Mid-November. Whether it was Bourbon Candied Glazed Pecans,, Cranberry Walnut Rum Fudge or Southern Brown Sugar Shortbread Pecan Pie Bars I’ve been baking and recipe testing up a storm. My friend, Stephanie aka Queen Scarlett emailed a few of us and asked if we’d be…
Sugar. Bourbon. Pecans. Chocolate. All good things, yes? One of my very favorite desserts of all time is my Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake, it was even featured on the Williams-Sonoma blog! Y’all know I can’t leave anything alone, and as much as I love the tradition of my family’s Sheet Cake recipe, and all…
Hey y’all! I updated this Texas Thanksgiving Menu with A Southern Thanksgiving Menu in 2018. Hop on over and check it out. The weather is finally cooling off down here in Texas, Princess’ birthday has passed (TEN! She is TEN! – How did that happen?) which means it’s time to start planning for Thanksgiving!! …
To stuff or not to stuff, that is the question. Okay, it’s not really the question, but let us settle something once and for all. It’s stuffing if it’s stuffed inside the bird, and it’s dressing if it’s baked casserole style and served as a side dish. Like that beautiful cast iron skillet full…
I want to thank California Avocados for sponsoring this post, and helping me to share my passion for avocados and delicious food with y’all. I vividly remember my first Migas experience. It was at Kerby Lane Cafe in North Austin, and they were truly mouthwateringly delectable. Soft buttery scrambled eggs tossed with crisp strips of…
{I’d like to thank McCormick Grill Mates for sponsoring this post and allowing me to share my love and grilling and recipes with y’all} It’s no secret that Nathan and I like to grill. We own 4 grills and one propane powered outdoor flattop grill. {ahem} In our new neighborhood nearly everyone on our street…
I want to thank California Avocados for sponsoring this post, and helping me to share my passion for avocados and delicious food with y’all. It’s no secret that I have a major love for guacamole. We even have a #guactribe hashtag on twitter