Riddle me this, Batman: “What would you get if a snow cone and an ice cream cone had a baby?” No need to chase down the caped crusader, just ask Dad’s Ice Cream owner, Jason Tarbares. “We find that question is a fun and memorable way to quickly give people a sense of what exactly we’re making,” Jason said. And when Jason says “we’re making,” he means that literally … [Read more...]
Easy Fine Dining
Well, ready-or-not, it’s happening! My son is moving into his own house/bachelor pad. Ugh, not sure what to call it. He is moving out and has requested some last minute cooking lessons! After an accident and realizing how special Abilene is, he decided to transfer to Abilene Christian University. The year was filled with all things ACU: pledging, Sub T-16 fun, Sing Song and so … [Read more...]
Summer of Strawberries
When life gives you strawberries...make margaritas! I love strawberries! When I was younger, I attempted to grow them every year. I would talk my mom into buying me a couple of strawberry plants that I would plant and watch daily. However, I never had any luck. My typical crop was a handful (in a good year). Last summer, I discovered strawberry picking at Denton Valley … [Read more...]
Italian Cream Cake (& Cookies)
A party without cake is just a meeting. - Julia Child I believe the quote above to be the truest statement ever and whenever I start planning a party or shower the dessert is one of the first things planned. Throughout this year I’ve shared many of my favorites. Italian Cream Cake has been part of most of my special days, from wedding cake to birthdays to special times with … [Read more...]
Moose Mountain Coffee and Roastery
A new face on the SoDA District’s landscape, Moose Mountain Coffee and Roastery, is more than a place to get a great cup of coffee – although patrons can definitely get a great cup of coffee. “We want our guests to have a different experience than they would going to a regular coffee chain,” said Lindsey Cotton, who along with her husband Ben, celebrated their grand opening … [Read more...]