My Grandmothers Earthquake Cake…..

February 22, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

When I was a very little girl my parents took me to Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas to see the Dinosaur tracks in the riverbed. Ever since then I have always loved dinosaurs and studying about the Earths geological history almost to an obsessive level. I had these visions of what the […]

Back From the Big Apple…..

February 18, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Well I’m finally back on Texas soil after a wonderful 5 days playing and eating in New York City. LOOK I finally got to see some snow!!! As I have mentioned in the past my husband and I run our own school fundraising company called Big Kahuna Fundraising, and one of the fun things that […]

A Little Taste Of Texas Sunshine

February 12, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

It’s that time of year in Texas when the skies are gray (but never really for more than 2 days in a row), it’s constantly windy, and my allergies are at their worst. While Mother Nature might make me miserable this time of year she also provides a little relief during the gloomiest, coldest, and […]

The Holiday Hustle and Spicy Shrimp Scampi Pasta…..

December 9, 2014.Reading time 8 minutes.

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season so far. Things have been good here in Texas even though it’s been unseasonable warm. All I want is just a foot or two of snow… That’s not too much to ask for is it? I can’t sing about Frosty the Snow Man, while dreaming of a […]

The Liebster Award

December 1, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

I’m so excited and honored to have been nominated for the Liebster Award, by Fourth Generation Farmgirl. I started this blog back in April after being encouraged by a good friend. Over the last few months I have learned many things about myself and I have been inspired by so many of you. Thank you […]

Countdown To Turkey Day: Spiced Jellied Cranberry Sauce

November 26, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

I love the smell of cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest simmering away on the stovetop don’t you? It smells like the holidays. Speaking of holidays Happy Thanksgiving Everyone (a day early). I really think that Thanksgiving just might be my favorite holiday. Thanksgiving is a day to remember all the things you are thankful for. […]

Delicious Braised Beef Short Ribs and Creamy White Cheddar Polenta

November 18, 2014.Reading time 7 minutes.

I’m pretty sure we have completely skipped the beautiful “Fall” season and have gone straight to Winter here in North Texas. It has been extremely cold here over the past week and we even got a little snow Sunday night. It’s only mid-November!! The weatherman is even saying we are going to have a “Colder” […]

My “Top-Secret” Spicy Texas Chili Recipe & Frito Pie….

November 4, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

There are many things that I love about Texas…… The beautiful morning sunrises…. I love the land, the open pastures, and squeaky old forgotten windmills… I love in late April when the countryside is covered with Blue Bonnets….. You know I love the Dallas Cowboys, admit it you love them too. (Even if you […]

The Best Ever Sweet Potato Pie is Always Mom’s…..

October 21, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

It’s that time of year when everything sweet and savory from coffee to soups and pastas to pies are flavored with Pumpkin. In fact I think today is even National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day. Go figure… While I do like pumpkin bread, and I had some delicious pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese icing this past […]

Homemade San Antonio-Style Flour Tortillas

October 9, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

After my post the other day for Texas Brisket Tacos with Blue Mesa Jalapeno Relish I got a request for the recipe I used for making the flour tortillas. The recipe I used for my tortillas is from one of my favorite cookbooks The Homesick Texan, by Lisa Fain. I truly love this cookbook and […]