Appetizers

Seventeen days of temperatures topping 100*. Thank goodness for an air-conditioned home where we can find respite from the intolerable heat. One of our favorite ways to spend the late afternoon or cocktail hour is lounging in our rockers on the back porch, with a commanding view of the surrounding countryside, complete with grazing cattle, […]

Staring at all this fresh, pure, local, and I do mean local, amber-colored, delectable honey sitting on my dining table for the last week inspired me to find a recipe that uses honey. I wanted something simple so I decided on a “dip”. I also found myself with fresh strawberries, blueberries, melons, cherries and some […]

Remember that stuff? Dippity Do If you do not remember it you are no doubt under 40 years old and a young ‘un. I remember using Dippity Do on my hair back in the day, although I’m not sure why, as it left your hair plastered to your head and stiff as a board. Perhaps […]

The temps in Texas are ridiculously HOT! Soaring upwards of 100* Fahrenheit. Heat above 100 degrees in Texas is oppressive. The wind is blowing, again….but it is not helpful as it too, is HOT. The only thing to be thankful for is that the humidity is not also sky-high. Over the last few days I […]

It has been a busy, busy week around The Orange Bee. This weekend will also be a whirlwind, beginning with tonight’s early birthday celebration for Miss T. Seventeen, 17, oh my gosh she will be turning 17 in a few days. How does this happen? She’s pleased as punch to be gaining years but for […]

Yesterday started off as any other Easter sunday, drinking coffee and getting dressed up for church. I’m a little sad to say that there are no excited kiddos bouncing out of bed like bunnies, ready to hunt for eggs at home anymore. The odd thing about egg hunts is the kids don’t give a flip […]

Happy Earth Day my friends! Today is a warm, seriously windy, sunny with scattered clouds day here at The Orange Bee. I only have a short time to blog today and I was so happy when my friend Lin Ann at Vittles and Commitals, an awesome food blog, invited me to take part in this […]

On Saturday Miss T was, of course, not in school and we needed something fun to do – at home. Remember, I was waiting for a day to spend at home from last weekend. This weekend turned out head and shoulders above the last in the hanging out at home department. We discussed baking something […]

Yesterday began at 6 am. This time of day is not my favorite. I like it best when the alarm has a 7 in front of the other numbers, whether they are :00 or :20 or :45. But yesterday it was 6:00 straight up. Miss T was required to be at her school by 6:45 […]

This is not your average, boring appetizer. This my friends is savory, piquant, creamy, and crunchy all in one delicious bite. The goat cheese provides creaminess, the peppercorns and smoked almonds the crunch and bite. The parsley and chives bring along freshness. Don’t hesitate to serve it with the apples as they are needed to […]