The Perfect Summer Appetizer I know. It’s August. Summer is still here but with the kids starting back at school and pumpkins starting to appear I feel like the end is near. Fear not! Tomato Butter Toast tastes like summer but honestly will be good all year round. The tomato in the recipe is actually […]
Is it an old wives tale? It is true! Chicken Noodle Soup is good for the body and soul. There are a few things about chicken that help heal and make you feel better. There is tryptophan that helps your body produce serotonin which creates that comfort feeling inside of us. That is what emotionally […]
I love this salad! It is light and refreshing with a touch of mystery. What makes it so different? There are a few different things about this salad that are a bit different than a typical green salad. One, the “croutons” are made of fried pita chips vs bread. Second, it highlights flavors that you […]
Simple summer meal in a bowl Ahhhh….the simplicity of a good meal in the summer. I am blessed to live where we can grow vegetables all year round but I am very fond of summer veggies. Corn. I love corn. It is also one of my husbands favorite dishes. Since moving to TX we seem […]
As a three year resident of Fredericksburg, Texas, I have developed some strong relationships in my community and have kept a list of the perfect places to visit on a Thursday – Sunday trip to the Hill Country, otherwise respectfully known as “Texas Wine Country”. I personally know about 90% of the owners of the […]
I love salty things. Maybe it is more of the brine I love but I can’t resist olives of any type. Capers? Forget it. I can pop those salty bits of goodness in my mouth for no reason at all. How can you use olive tapenade? The question should be, how can you not. I […]
Ugh, not another squash recipe! Ok, I understand that squash can be done to death but i promise you this one is a bit different. This is a recipe for a new twist on an old classic recipe for zucchini and summer squash. I love the old fashioned Southern squash bake that my Aunt Beulah […]
I moved to New England from South Dakota when I was 15, talk about a culture shock. I loved New England weather (most of the time), the scenery, and the people but as I got older, my body started to not enjoy it. When the temperature dipped below 30 degrees, my husband Scot, a Massachusetts […]
This recipe has been in our rotation for the past 10 years. It became a favorite in the summer of 2012 and that was a tough year for our family. Tom Petty has so many songs that i love. When going through this challenging time, my husband and I decided we needed a theme song. […]
When you are planning a party or hosting friends for a long weekend, take a note out of Santa’s book and make a list! Doesn’t hurt to check your party planning checklist twice either… Also, give yourself enough lead time to plan your event(s) and stick to that list. Now, what goes on that party […]