The morning struggle is real y’all. As work gets crazier and crazier on the days leading up to summer, my desire to push snooze is that much more profound. As silly as it sounds, knowing a bulletproof breakfast awaits me helps to ameliorate the pain of a 5:45am alarm. …
Cinco de mayo is one of my favorite holidays because I hold a special place in my heart for Mexican culture and heritage, even though it doesn’t quite belong to me. I have so eagerly adopted it as part of my own in many ways because…
a) the traditions, language and culture are all so incredibly rich, colorful and meaningful
b) the food! It has so much soul, so much history, so much flavor….
For some it’s the crispy buttermilk fried chicken, savory deviled eggs, or hearty shrimp ‘n grits. For others it may be the succulent peach cobbler or buttermilk pie with that instantly transports you back to your grandmother’s kitchen table in one nostalgic bite. For me…it’s always been the pimento cheese….
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. …
A few weeks ago my husband and I hosted dinner for some couple friends of ours here in Houston who both just had the sweetest little baby boys. I chose to keep it simple with a burger bar because a) who doesn’t love burgers? and b) it’s already grilling weather here in Houston….
As I sit here with the soothing steam of my echinacea tea swirling around the computer screen, buried in a mountain of tissues, I am battling with how to even begin writing about food seeing as I can’t smell or taste anything today due to a stubborn sinus infection. Terrible, right? …
Hi, friends. I hope your 2016 is off to a lovely start. Last week on instagram I shared a little bit of my heart behind why I am opting out of “New Year’s Resolutions” this year. No, it’s not that I’m lazy or complacent (most of the time at least). Quite the contrary. My intention for 2016 is, in fact, one of the most difficult goals I’ve ever set for myself. It’s not quantitative or easily measurable. Those kinds of goals are arguably more cut-and-dry and include a logical pathway to success, even if it’s to run a marathon by September (you run.) or read a book every month (you read.) …
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. …
Feliz (almost) navidad everyone! I hope you are able to find time within the hustle and bustle of the holidays to slow down and enjoy time with loved ones. It can be so easy for me to get wrapped up in all the little minutae, but cooking has a magical way of allowing me to push pause and be in the moment with whomever is near. People always end up in the kitchen, after all! These macaroons are a festive take on my husband’s favorite cookie. They’re easy and so delicious if you are a coconut lover. ¡Buen provecho!…
Happy (almost) thanksgiving everyone! What a joyful season we are settling into. While I tend to be one who is very susceptible to the busyness and to-dos that often coincide with the dawn of the holidays, I adore Thanksgiving as it initiates and infuses the season with a focus on profound gratitude….