Pecans are a classic West Texas treasure, making them an excellent choice for holiday baskets, hostess gifts or thoughtful “thinking of you” surprises. Their versatility allows them to be enjoyed in both savory and sweet treats, ensuring they are always appreciated by recipients! White Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Clusters If you’re searching for a simple yet delicious … [Read more...]
Watermelon Slushies
Watermelon Slushie 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen ½ cup simple syrup 2 ounces lime juice 2 ounces lemon Juice Generous pinch of salt ¼-½ cup water, if needed Steps Cut the watermelon into cubes and remove the rind. Place the cubes on a baking sheet and freeze. Add the frozen watermelon, simple syrup, lime juice, lemon juice … [Read more...]
Holiday Cookies
Tis the Season for a little something sweet! Holiday baking, holiday parties, holiday music…I love everything about Christmas! I am a gift giver. Nothing brings me more joy than choosing just the right thing for just the right person, and I enjoy nothing more than deciding the perfect presentation of said gift. As a matter of fact, I am all about the presentation! Ribbons, … [Read more...]
Brunch
We’ve always heard “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” but realistically, sometimes I just don’t have time to make anything! My days have always started early, getting kids to school and then off to work myself. Today, my days are a little less hectic, however, I still don’t have a lot of extra time to whip up something for breakfast during the week. Instead, I … [Read more...]
Cooking 301: Cheers to an EastSide!
There comes that moment when the teacher becomes the student and when it comes to cocktail creating, I was a novice. However, my son, Sam, is a pro! He gladly stepped in and offered a “cocktail” making class at the spur of the moment when I wanted a delicious, cool, crisp drink to hopefully impress a guest. Back up to earlier in the summer when Denton, a friend from Austin, … [Read more...]