It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Truly, the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are my favorite. Twinkling lights, yummy smells and all of the excitement that fills the air. Last year holiday parties weren’t as prevalent, but I’m hoping this year will be different. As you begin your party planning, I encourage you to think about ways to make it special, but … [Read more...]
Twists on Thanksgiving Sides
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...]