This slice of heaven recipe comes from a childhood neighbor in Austin. Diana and Doyle were high school sweethearts from Wink, Texas. I loved hearing about their life in this far west Texas oil boom town. What I loved even better was her walking over with this heavenly pie! It’s true – you can be …
Banana peppers are prolific in my garden right now. One of my favorite ways to use them is stuffed as an appetizer or even a meal accompaniment. This recipe is easy and attractive. For a colorful rendition, purchase a bag of mini sweet peppers. True to my mantra that you can never have too much garlic, …
Patio and backyard showers in Texas provide the ambiance and necessary room to seat more guests. Decorating with a few simple items can transform an outdoor setting and create an atmosphere of fun and a special memory for the honoree and attendees. I love to find out what the bride/groom or mom/dad- to -be love …
Spicy Peach Jam Take a beautiful Texas Fredericksburg peach, add some sugar and a little heat in the form of hot peppers and voila: sweet and spicy combine into a full burst of flavor. The wonderful thing about this canned spicy confection is that it can be used a variety of creative ways. In its …
Rosemary Peach Preserves Rosemary is one of those perfect plants to have in your Texas landscape: Deer will typically leave it alone, it survives with less water than other plants, and it’s a ready herb for cooking. Try it infused in a white wine; sprinkle it on roasted potatoes or fish. Rosemary and Peaches are …
FRESH PEACH PIE Peach season is in full swing in Fredericksburg! My happy place is to buy a ½ bushel, lay them out in the kitchen to ripen, and take in the fragrance that fills the air. Yummy! I visited Zenner’s Orchard in Fredericksburg and purchased a bushel-and-a-half. Not sure what I was thinking, but …
