I served shrimp & grits last night for dinner. It is a quick and easy “southern gourmet” meal so I had to repost the story and recipe because you need to make this! This dish traditionally was served for breakfast to shrimpers coming into shore after long weeks at sea, but it’s […]
Hungry and Scared
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WhenImHungry #CollectiveBias When I get hungry I can be so cranky, weak, tired and often times I just want to go to sleep because I have no energy to take the next step or say the next word! […]
Travel Snacks
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LoveDoveFruits #CollectiveBias Let’s talk about travel snacks. I always bring my own – do you? I usually make my own “trail mix” and bring some chocolate and fruit or cheese in my carry-on to keep me satisfied. I mean, […]
Honeyed Pecans
Hello honey! Pecans might be my favorite nut. I suppose it’s got something to do with growing up in Texas where pecan trees are abundant and spending an afternoon shelling pecans is synonymous with canning tomatoes or pickling okra. It’s time consuming but well worth it. A delightful way to spend a fall afternoon! They […]
In My Kitchen
December 2, 2012 – In My Kitchen Today the temperature in north Texas is 78*. The air conditioner is running, I am wearing flip-flops and did I say, “it is December 2”! Crazy Texas weather…. we spent our day hanging Christmas lights in shorts and flip-flops. I enjoyed participating in Fig Jam and Lime Cordial’s “In My […]
Potato-Gorgonzola Gratin
Today is Friday. I feel as if it is Tuesday or Wednesday. Does that ever happen to you? There is a change in the way your week generally goes and the next thing you know, you don’t know what day it is! Adoring hubby and I took off for the hill country,
You Are Invited!
I am inviting you to join me for “All Things Honey”an exciting evening, held Thursday, October 11 at Enjoy! – Kitchen Frills and Gourmet a fantastic kitchen store on the square in downtown Rockwall, Texas. You can drop by anytime between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. for some delicious food and drinks , all prepared with honey […]
Same Song Second Verse
Last summer I posted a story about the Mt. Gainor Inn, a B&B in Dripping Springs, Texas. You can read it here: http://74.220.215.203/~theoran3. If you have not yet visited I strongly encourage you to do so. With fall upon us the Texas hill country is a beautiful, peaceful place to kick back and unwind for a couple […]
A Bunch Of Hullabaloo
All the fuss was about Hullabaloo Diner! In my last post I shared with you that my man Dan and I would be moving Miss T to college. She’s all settled in now, a full-fledged college student. Making friends, attending classes, checking out the boys, doing homework, finding her way to the rec center regularly, […]
Road Food
I know it’s summer…my man Dan has been spending leisure time at his computer. Are you prepared for some mouth-watering photos? He brought me some new road food photos to share with you today. Check out the BVI page under Road Food and under Texas Dallas, Austin and Stanton have new drool worthy photos. Enjoy! […]
