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...]
The Perfect Blue Cheese Crumble Filet
I’m not a huge fan of kitchen gadgets - they take up counter space and I don’t love a lot of stuff sitting out. However, the Sous Vide (soo veed) has been a game changer and it also stores easily. Several friends of mine have raved about how perfectly they cook steaks, chicken breast and other types of protein. My neighbor and sous chef for this recipe, Regan King, has taught … [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...]