Caramel Pumpkin Pecan Bars

November 18, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Is it wrong that I REALLY wanted to call these Ginger Bars? I mean come on… Brunettes have Brownies. Blonds have Blondies. But what about the Gingers of the world? As a life long Ginger I understand that we need to be represented in the form of a delicious chewy, gooey, dessert bar too!!! Alas, […]

Slow Cooker Apple Butter & Apple Butter Pull Apart Bread

November 11, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

Hey Y’all! There is something about this time of year that just makes me crave apple everything. Apple Pie, Apple Cider, Apple Turn-Overs, or a crisp granny smith apple. One thing I’ve always wanted to try making is homemade apple butter. Then a couple of weeks ago a video recipe from the Brown Eyed Baker […]

Hibiscus Pink Lemonade Pie

July 27, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Hi Y’all!! My in-laws are coming over for dinner and a few rounds of 42 tonight (42 is the state domino game in case you are wondering) 🙂 Since it’s been so hot here in Texas the last few days I thought this Hibiscus Pink Lemonade Pie would be the perfect summer night dessert. I […]

Mayme’s Peach Cobbler

July 4, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

First off I want to wish everyone out there Happy Fourth of July!!! (For everyone outside of the USA… Happy Monday!!) Of all the recipes in my kitchen arsenal this one for my Mayme’s Peach Cobbler is the MOST special to me. Mayme’s Peach Cobbler was served at almost every family gathering (especially on the […]

Fresh Blackberry and Basil Sorbet

June 7, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

After two weeks of rain the SUN has finally come out here in Texas and we’ve got blackberries galore!!! Since I’ve got way more berries than even I can eat (and I can eat alot of blackberries!) I decided it would be a good idea to make blackberry jelly. I dug out my canning cookbook […]

Baking Up a Little Sunshine, Brûlée Meyer Lemon Tartlets….

March 21, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

Spring is in the air and I’m surrounding myself with sunshine and all things Yellow….

Dark Chocolate Fudgey Texas Brownies

January 12, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

I didn’t make a “New Years Resolution” this year to “lose weight” or “eat clean” and boy am I glad! The other day while watching Dr. Oz talking about being healthy and clean eating in 2016 I got the most intense craving for some rich chocolatey brownies 🙂 Sadly I didn’t have any boxed brownie […]

My Grandmother’s Coconut Cream Pie

December 16, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

Sorry it’s been a while since my last post but it has been a very difficult week for my family. My Grandmother is in the hospital and although she is stable she is not well. I ask all of you for your prayers and positive thoughts at this time. Since my Grandmother (Mayme) is […]

A Time to Give Thanks and Eat Pie…

November 26, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

There are so many things to be Thankful for this year… I’m thankful for my husband and my family. I’m thankful for having a roof over my head and food in my belly. I’m thankful for return of Tony Romo (Go Cowboys!!!). After all watching the Dallas Cowboys play is a Thanksgiving Day tradition. […]

Pumpkin Spice Icebox Cookie Cake

September 22, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

The first day of Fall is finally here and I’m ready to welcome it with open arms! I’m ready for fires on cold crisp nights, the smell of hay, beautiful fall leaves, pumpkins, s’mores, Halloween, and of course Thanksgiving (for all my friends in the Fundraising… Only 64 more days until Thanksgiving!!!) Since Fall is […]