Tangy Lemon Linguine
February 21, 2025The fresh lemon juice and zest brings this linguine alive. Sprinkle in some fresh basil, garlic and EVOO and you will just say, “Yum”! Great alongside baked fish or chicken, or you can throw in some shrimp or crab meat. I like to buy imported Italian pasta due to the… Read more
A Texas Story: Hot Air, Sweet Tooth
February 21, 2025Our story today starts with a young Texan hitch hiking his way to college … and ends with him eating a light lemon dessert in the White House. Known for his “creative” use of words and a killer sweet tooth, Lyndon Baines Johnson is the only US President in history… Read more
Quick Boursin Pistachio Appetizer
February 8, 2025It’s the countdown to the Super Bowl – Here’s a quick/literally 2 minute prep appetizer that will please that munchy crowd! Just add some neutral crackers on the side. You may like it so much that you’ll want to keep Boursin and pistachios on hand to pull out and… Read more
Lone Star Ladies Night
January 25, 2025Grab your friends for an evening of shopping spring fashions and being inspired! Tables of 8 for $100. See QR code below: Ticket Link Here Read more
Chocolate Truffles
January 24, 2025Chocolate Truffles and Texas Justice Who would have thought that a Texas District Judge would be a hobby Confectioner? Well let me introduce you to The Honorable Judge Stephanie Bascon! Judge Bascon worked for a candy confectioner in college and has honed her skills through the years as an avocation. … Read more
Zuppa Toscana – Slow Cooker Style
January 15, 2025This complete meal in a slow cooker will warm you up! You can even throw it all together over the noon hour, slow cook on high, and have ready for dinner. I love the Italian sausage and Italian flavorings that lend just enough spice. You can also double the sausage… Read more
Cowboy Biscuits: Sustenance for a Texas Winter Hike
December 26, 2024Cowboy Biscuits: Sustenance for a Texas Winter Hike When other parts of the United States are hunkering down in the January chill, Texas weather can be perfect for outdoor activities – particularly hiking. Texas State Parks offer a variety of options, and a hike that would be, well should… Read more
Smoked Salmon Appetizer
December 11, 2024This time of year calls for finger foods – and here’s one that is quick to prepare, is yummy, and could actually fall into the healthy category. You simply slice celery into 4″ lengths, stuff with cream cheese, and top with a thin slice of smoked salmon. A sprinkle of… Read more
Fruitcake of the Future
November 22, 2024Fruitcake of the Future Fruitcake —- the controversial culinary dessert that conjures up more divided opinions than politics. Some find it tasty, colorful and a requisite for a truly nostalgic holiday. The other side? Well, they see it as dense, too sweet, and only a byproduct of yesteryear’s limited food… Read more