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...]
Margarita Meltaways and Velvety Lemon Mousse
Imagine mixing a margarita with a shortbread cookie, could it be a better combination? Several years ago, I was helping with a fiesta for a couple getting married and we needed something sweet to go with all the fabulous savory bites we had planned. I found a recipe for Margarita Meltaways and gave it a try. They were not only delicious, but super easy and could be made ahead. … [Read more...]
Chocolate Pot de Crème
Welcoming Baby Henry with an Easter Themed Shower It’s not every day that you get to celebrate the upcoming arrival of a sweet bundle of joy, especially when it’s the first grandbaby of a very special friend! Many years ago, three young schoolteachers found each other and an instant friendship began. We have been through babies, toddlers, teenagers, graduations, birthdays, … [Read more...]