Two Great Cookbooks and One Fabulous Austin-Style, Tex-Mex Feast….

August 4, 2014.Reading time 9 minutes.

As I have said before I love cookbooks. So when I had a small group of friends over last Thursday I wanted to try something a little different. I was craving Mexican food, I know that’s a real shocker, but I wanted something lighter than the typical rich and heavy Tex-Mex meal. Then I remembered […]

Some Like it Hot & Some Prefer Vodka….

August 1, 2014.Reading time 2 minutes.

Mel’s Spicy Pineapple Margarita and Pineapple Vodkarita Sometimes you want tequila, sometimes you want vodka, but I always crave the tropical flavors of pineapple juice. Homemade Pineapple Margarita Mix 6 Cups Pineapple Juice 2 Cups Fresh Lime Juice 2 Tablespoons Agave Nectar 2 Pinches of Salt Mix all the Ingredients in a large pitcher. Spirits: […]

S’mores Mexican Chocolate Ganache Tart

August 1, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

Was there ever a child out there that didn’t enjoy standing around a campfire toasting marshmallows to make s’mores? I know I did! Although I was that kid that liked to light my marshmallows on fire… In one bite this desert is S’mores perfection. First you taste the crispy, savory, graham cracker crust. Next you […]