I like to use pretty ingredients when I cook. Fresh figs from the farmer’s market, organic red quinoa, colorful heirloom beans….all very pretty indeed. I threw some roasted brussels…
I have a few cookie recipes up my sleeve. In general, I like to try new things and incorporate seasonal ingredients when I can. I like to modify recipes…
So, now you have your pot of beans.… But what in the heck do you do with them? Some of my favorite bean recipes can be found here, here,…
I had a thought yesterday afternoon as I swung open my kitchen cabinets, scavenging something simple to prepare for dinner. I ended up eating a peanut butter sandwich, but…
Wow! What a total and complete whirlwind. I can’t even believe that I just got back to California now after ten solid days. Thank you all so much for…
Last night we ate a lot of meat. All y’all from this area know exactly what I’m talking about here. And if you’re not from Texas, you might be…
On our last full day in Texas, Almanzo and I wandered over to the quaint little town of Fredericksburg, where we caught up with friends, ate some ice cream…
Sometimes I just feel overwhelmed with the gratitude I feel that I get to eat delicious meals with wonderful friends that are full with laughs, love and music.
...We…
I am still in Texas. I think I kinda like it here! Gas is cheaper than California and the Mexican Martinis at Trudy’s are reason enough to stay. We’ve…









