Finally December 20th and it’s downright chilly in Texas. Yesterday it was 78* and last night a fierce wind shuttled in a cold front dropping temps to the low 30’s and highs in the 40’s*. It feels like Christmas!
Bouquet Garni
My house is filled with the aroma of smoked something……. I found myself with a smoked turkey carcass with which to make some homemade broth. I decided to add a “Bouquet Garni” to the mirepoix to add some flavor other than the smokey one. My bouquet consisted of fresh Italian parsley, fresh thyme, bay […]
Spice It Up
The end of “soup month” is fast approaching. We’ve taken pleasure in dining on soup so much this month. The weather brought several polar-like days and those hot, steamy, comforting bowls of soup warmed us through and through. I doubt that any bowl of flavorsome broth warmed us more than this spicy Ancho Pork and […]
New Mac
I did not make mac n cheese. I just wanted to let all of you know my adoring hubby gave me a new Mac Mini for Valentines day. Not particularly romantic but way fun. I just got it set up yesterday and am still transferring info from my old mac. I have not fallen out […]
