Back when I first got married (ahem… a few years ago) each of the guests at my bridal shower gave me two of their favorite recipes. Since we were going to be cooking for each other for the rest of our lives, we needed some ammunition for our culinary arsenal. My cousin gave me a close version […]
German Coffee Cake
As the name implies, this German Coffee Cake goes great with a hot cup of coffee! Yes! Coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee, java, mocha, cappuccino! But, equally delicious with a tea or milk for those inclined. Half the recipe and it bakes well in a loaf pan to have on hand as an afternoon treat for the […]
Quirky Dusty Rose & Taupe Nails
Sometimes one accent nail isn’t enough! This quirky nail look was inspired by a brown floral skirt I was wearing to a get-together. I paired the skirt with a simple brown t-shirt and flip flops because it was a very casual affair. I wanted some pizzazz to my nails. Especially since I was likely to have a […]
Italian Rice Cakes
These Italian Rice Cakes are a super yummy way to use leftover rice from the night before if you have it – but it’s worth cooking up a fresh batch of rice to make too! The seasoning is subtle so that the rice can be the star of the show. They taste amazing with any toppings […]
Tom Kha Gai (Thai Chicken Coconut Soup)
I first discovered Tom Kha Gai (Thai Chicken Coconut Soup) at a Thai restaurant that has a soup and salad bar on the weekends. They rotate the types of soups they serve so it took awhile of going before they served this one, but now they have it every Saturday. When I first took a bite I […]
Chicken Fried Rice
I love Chicken Fried Rice. When there used to be a Benihana in town my husband and I liked to go for their Seafood Diablo – a blend of scallops, shrimp and calamari (or lobster) grilled with a spicy sauce. Of course the dog and pony show that was the teppanyaki chef got a little repetitive […]
Zucchini Apple Muffins
It’s still way too hot down here in Texas to feel like Autumn. And, to be honest, it never will. There won’t really be any Fall colors or those temperature fluctuations synonymous with Autumn. I know it’s Fall because of the availability of pumpkin spice flavored beverages at Starbucks and the fact that there are […]
Almond Chocolate Biscotti
I’m someone who can’t live without her morning cup of coffee, and her afternoon pick-me-up coffee, and sometimes even a little after dinner coffee. I’ve cut back since my days in an office when I would refill my cup countless times to get through the work grind. But, instead of the coffees that give you […]