Just because the temperatures are rising doesn’t mean you should put away your crockpot just yet. In fact, I think the heat wave makes for a great time to use it so you don’t need to turn the oven on. A one pot meal is perfect for those hot summer days that you spend at […]

I can’t even begin to tell you how happy it makes me to see fresh-off-the-tree peaches at the farmers markets and that these sweet and juicy treats even grow in Texas. It is one of my all time, top of the list, favorite fruits. Why not take something you love and try to pair it […]

It was years ago, in a Los Angeles restaurant, when I first learned about chilaquiles and their magical ways. Eduardo was a gentle giant that worked the hot line in the kitchen and was often left in charge of the “Family Meal.” On occasion, he would serve up his version of chilaquiles and the staff […]

It’s that time folks. The time of year when the season and produce start to really change and things like asparagus, tomatoes, cucumbers, summer squashes, berries, and peaches make their way into the markets. The sun is lingering longer and the nights are warming up. With only two weeks left of the school year for us, […]

Sure our winters are fairly mild and autumn’s are light sweater wearing time but the real reason I think most of us adore Texas, is for the spring. Blue bonnets, primroses and wild flowers galore gracing the shoulders along the highways, gardening season is back in full swing and the 70 to 80 degree temperatures […]

I love fried eggs. They are really good on top of almost anything –– in fact, just yesterday, I had one on top of a hamburger (whoa!) for the first time and it just proved this “theory” of mine to be true. I must say though that there’s something magical about a fried egg oozing […]

When I was a kid I became obsessed with all things strawberry. From my scented strawberry shortcake dolls to my love of strawberry flavored maple syrup on my morning pancakes to angel food cakes smothered in fresh strawberries and whipped cream – it was a thing but I guess this could be considered a “healthy […]

Dark Chocolate Orange Rum Balls ~ Holy balls of holiday goodness! We adults can all use a little fun and special treat around this time of year, amiright? Sure … we can decorate the sugar cookies like nobody’s business, and drink in the egg nog with the best of them but, I am talking a little ball […]

Brisket + Spinach Breakfast Bake ~ It’s that time of year when you need to feed a crowd again. Sometimes this can be a good thing filled with merriment and fun while other times it can be well … a bit more challenging and hectic. The great thing about crowd feeding is that you can make […]

Strawberry Mo-Daiquiri ~ Sometimes we get in our own way –– we forget to slow down and we forget about all of the good things around us. The month of March in Texas is always a good reminder for us to do just that. The bluebonnets are popping out along the highways, the sun is starting […]