With Chef Greg L. Gee of Cypress Street Station For a chef, Thanksgiving can be a surprisingly relaxing holiday. That’s because it’s the one meal where every family member has to pitch in. Greg L. Gee, chef at Cypress Street Station, comes from a family of cooks. Everyone contributes when the family gets together. For his south-Texas family, it’s a time to enjoy their family … [Read more...]
Easy, Monday Night Chicken
Monday always rolls around way too quickly and I usually start dreading it about three o’clock on Sunday! I read a neat article last summer that gave a few tips for making Mondays easier – leave your office clean, don’t save all your chores for Sunday afternoon and my favorite - plan a fun dinner with family or friends. I decided to start planning Sunday night suppers to kick … [Read more...]
Summer Sips, Snacks, and Sides
I love all of the fun summer ushers in! Weddings, 4th of July, pool parties and lots of impromptu, casual entertaining. I love that my family and friends are always willing to oblige me! While I may not always make the entrée, I truly love throwing together a quick cocktail, a simple snack and a salad to serve alongside barbecue brisket or chicken from one of my favorite local … [Read more...]
Movie Night Snacks
Snacks are definitely synonymous with movies! Can you even imagine watching a movie without popcorn and candy? I don’t think so. Growing up I loved M & M’s slightly melted in warm buttery popcorn with a soda, I never really had to have anything else. For a creative outdoor entertainment, how about an outdoor movie night? I teamed up with Callie Harris to create the … [Read more...]
Fresh Egg Frittata
I tend to get excited the first time I venture out to the farmer’s market in the spring. All of the bright-colored veggies and beautiful herbs are just begging to come home with me, and I love nothing more than scooping them up and day dreaming about the glorious recipes ahead. Then, real life sets in. I work late, and I need something that doesn’t require a ton of time or pots … [Read more...]