Charles Salsman, who spent his childhood years in El Paso, shares this simple Saturday morning brunch recipe. Typically using items found in the fridge, this is a super recipe to turn left-overs into a spectacular presentation. And did I mention that it is super yummy?
St. Patrick’s day makes me yearn for Corned Beef! I learned this recipe from my parents’ 40+year dinner club.Every March dinner club this dish celebrated the luck ‘o the Irish. The very nature of it says “let’s gather & share a cold mug”. So, don some green, turn on an Irish jig, and dance in …
This recipe comes as a request from my fitness coach, Jessi Prochaska at Lokal Strength. Her dedication to whole body health extends to the “fuel” with which we regenerate. This recipe checks many of the boxes for healthy eating and basically is a meal in a bowl.Here’s to Jessi and my teammates at the “Lokal”!
Even though our winters are fairly mild in Texas, the fragrance of a slow cooked meal on a dreary January day is heavenly. Veggie-loaded Slow Cooked Osso Bucco is one of those dishes that is easy to prepare and full of slow roasted veggies. I especially like this Italian inspired meal for a dinner party …
From the Texas Gulf coast comes an appetizer that can be prepared several days ahead and pulled out to quench hunger before that time that all dishes come out of the oven (for me always a little later than planned). Enjoy Billy Meek’s Ceviche family recipe from her time in Rockport and her excitement about …
Creativity abounds when it comes to Christmas decorations. If your home is down a long road, decorating a gate is your contribution to the festive season. From five acres to a thousand that are hidden behind them, Texans love to deck out their gates. Send us a shot of your gate (if you decorate it) …
The pecan tree was declared the state tree of Texas in 1919. It is native to Texas and produces the state’s only commercially-grown nut. Infuse these pecans with a late-comer Texas bourbon whiskey and you have a delectable dessert. I chose Rebecca Creek Bourbon Whiskey for this bourbon-infused pecan pie, but there are several options …
“Absolutely best chocolate cake you have ever made” resonated around the birthday celebration table for my son. For his birthday every year, I have the pleasure of making my youngest Son’s favorite desert – German Chocolate Cake. This year, he has gone gluten-free, so I was forced to experiment with a different recipe. The whole …
What began as a Rotary exchange student/host family relationship has turned into an “adopted” mother/daughter love. Barbara and I have retained close contact, visiting each other for special occasions, and thus creating a close bond. Recently accepted into the University of Frieburg’s Doctoral Program, she also has raised an outstanding son, and she loves to …
Book clubs are more than shared reading experience, they are also a friend – sharing experience. My friend Linda, entertained thematically aligned to my Book Club’s latest read “The Dressmaker’s Gift”. Based in Paris, the book flips between WW II years and the present. Linda artistically presented a red blend wine from the burgundy region …
