Hola, friends!
How are you? In shock that the first month of the year has already snuck away? Mmmhmm. For me, it takes an extreme level of conscientiousness to prevent time from slip-sliding away, especially as I get older and especially with an infant. In fact, one of the reasons I adore cooking lies in its inherent ability to ground me into the present moment….
‘Tis the season to cozy up inside with a hot bowl of soup….AND simultaneously ward off cold and flu germs! Of course, I’m a little extra careful with a newborn around, but hey, no one wants to be down for the count when Santa makes his way to town….
Anytime there is a slight dip in temperature on the horizon (even if it’s 70) I can almost unwaveringly venture to guess what my dad will be making for dinner…and that’s chili. …
September, already?! I’m holding fast to the last flavors of summer and this yummy vinaigrette drizzled over a vibrant salad encapsulates the essence of summer so beautifully. …
You’re probably wondering if I’ve lost my mind, aren’t you? Doing crazy things like posting a soup recipe in the heat of summer! Well, I’ve been in the beautiful San Juan mountains of Telluride, Colorado for almost 2 weeks now, a much needed respite from the sweltering Texas heat. …
Hola foodie friends!
How are you? I have to confess, my current state is just shy of nirvana. I’m enjoying a spontaneous day off of work and soaking up every drop of it. Ferris Bueller ain’t got nothin’ on me. Well, maybe some sophisticated hooky theatrics and a more beguiling sense of rebelliousness. But hey, if my 2nd graders read this, they might demand I sit out at recess or eat lunch in the principal’s office or something equally as terrifying.
You better not tell. Promise?!
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Hola foodie friends. It’s been a while! Life has been a bit loco to say the least as we just finished relocating from Houston back to Austin. What can I say? We’re Austin peeps, born and bred. We just can’t get enough of our city. …
Oh, sweet summertime. There’s nothing about summer I behold quite as dearly as the sight of a jubilant summer sun sinking down into the horizon, stretching an al fresco dinner into a luxuriously languorous evening affair….
Happy Spring, foodie friends! With today being the first official day of spring, I initially thought it would be nice to post something bright, vibrant and fresh, a recipe to accompany the incipient warmer weather. …
Christmas is almost here, y’all! If you’re like me, you may just now be dreaming up a menu for a special holiday meal with loved ones. Around here, our (food-related) non-negotiable traditions are tamales every Christmas Eve and a Chateubriand (beef tenderloin) for Christmas Day. The rest is up to whoever’s feeling particulary inspired in the kitchen. …