Snacks

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WhenImHungry #CollectiveBias When I get hungry I can be so cranky, weak, tired and often times I just want to go to sleep because I have no energy to take the next step or say the next word! […]

I don’t know about you but I love a cake that is quick and easy to make, but packs a punch of flavor too. Easy Almond Cake is just that – quick, easy and oh so delicious. I have a friend who is superb at throwing together the most simple and yummy desserts; never complicated but always […]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BigGameSnacks #CollectiveBias So much basketball this time of year requires some yummy #BigGameSnacks to serve while watching all the games on TV. I came up with an idea for a savory cheesecake, using Cheez-It Grooves for the crust, avocado, spices, […]

Pumpkin Loaves. This recipe is from the first cookbook I obtained as an adult, well if you consider 19 adulthood. I did way back then, but of course that was before I had kids of my own. The book needs to go to a book binder and be put back together. It is so well used it’s […]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Quaker. All opinions are mine alone. #MyOatsCreation #CollectiveBias Steel Cut Oats are not as well known as regular Quaker Oatmeal or even quick cook Oatmeal. The first time I tasted Steel Cut Oats was back in the 70’s while staying with a friend in L.A. She had discovered […]

Food words are often mispronounced. I attribute this to the fact that so many of the foods we enjoy are not “American”. We love foods from so many countries here in America that we need lessons in how to correctly pronounce some of these words! How about “Ancho” or “Anise“, “Croissant” or “Boudin” (one of my […]

Finding my self settled into our new home here in North Carolina I began to think of finding a very part-time job, preferably revolving around food. I paid a visit to The Savory Spice Shop recently to see what they had to offer. I was quite impressed with the shop and it’s many offerings. My nose […]

I made these sweet little guys to throw on top of a salad but I’m here to tell you they make a delicious snack too. Pecans are one of my favorites and I love them toasted and served with salads. You can top just about any salad with a few toasted nuts for some added […]

Hello honey! Pecans might be my favorite nut. I suppose it’s got something to do with growing up in Texas where pecan trees are abundant and spending an afternoon shelling pecans is synonymous with canning tomatoes or pickling okra. It’s time consuming but well worth it. A delightful way to spend a fall afternoon! They […]

One of the vendors that supplies Enjoy!, the store I manage is a Texas company called “Wimberly Valley Gourmet. Of the products they make we carry their avocado oil, pecan oil, Mexican vanilla, and balsamic vinegar. A few weeks ago we were throwing a party and invited the owners to join us and educate our […]

Have you heard of these? Kale chips. A few weeks ago when I visited LuLu in Austin she offered a bowl of crispy kale chips for snacking. Interestingly a few days later at a friend’s home on Lake Austin a bowl of crispy, crunchy kale chips was on the counter to munch with our afternoon […]

Late this afternoon the sun came out and the day was warm, windy yet warm. I took a stroll out to see if the bees were out and about and they were. Some flying around and many just hanging out on their porches. I decided to remove all the mouse guards to give them more […]

I love the artsiness of this photo. It is how the fading sunlight streams through my kitchen window this time of year. The soft orange glow sets the mood heading into evening. It speaks to me. It beckons me to peek out the window as the sun begins its descent past the horizon. It reminds […]

Ten to one we will all be exposed to some type of illness this time of year. The crud, an infection, a virus, the dreaded flu, colds, coughs, you name it they’re lurking. I’m a bit wiggy about keeping clean hands after being out in public and so should you – be a bit wiggy […]

I was pleasantly surprised, well it was more like totally excited when Ryan, over at Ryan Bakes http://www.ryanbakes.com/ held a giveaway for one of her favorite cookbooks and I won! The title, Desserts From The Famous Loveless Cafe. You’ll find the The Loveless Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee and opened its doors in 1951.

I promised you recipes featuring fresh fruits and veggies of summer. Here is a recipe you can play with, add to, change, etc. and I’m convinced it will be delicious, no matter how you dice it. I had a few peaches hanging around and fresh garden tomatoes staring from the window sill, begging to be […]

Home sweet home! Miss T and I had a great time away from home but it is always sweet to come home. We had some fantastic “girl” time while down in Austin. Austin is a beautiful town, vibrant, busy, and earthy. This past weekend the music festival SXSW, which stands for south by southwest, was […]

Spring Break! It’s half over. UGH! That went waaaaay too fast. I’ll be taking a short break from blogging for the next few days. If you too are on spring break I hope you are making the most of it and having a ball at whatever you are doing. Miss T and I will be […]

Have you ever made or baked something that you liked and then later could not put your hands on the recipe to save your life? Today, that happened to me. Where did I put that recipe? Now I’m so annoyed with myself I just googled for recipes and found this one by The Homesick […]

Moving right along with “orange” month. I’m not in any hurry for this month to end as my oldest daughter will hit the quarter century mark near the end of January. I simply do not understand how time breezes by so quickly.