Temperatures are starting to rise. Texas summer has started and it is only the middle of May. Outdoor parties, pool season, what to bring to the party? Salad was the reply. We have nothing green, just lots of grilled stuff. Salad. Hmmm. I don't want to bring the oh so … [Read more...] about Baby, It’s Hot Outside
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Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother's Day! Boy, I don't miss working in a restaurant on Mother's Day. It's one of the busiest days of the year. EVERYONE (and their mother) goes out on this special day. If you work in the kitchen, it is the brunch from hell! I'm hoping the wait isn't to long … [Read more...] about Happy Mother’s Day!
Cocktail Time
Cocktails anyone? The weather is nice, it's time to enjoy a refreshing beverage outside. Especially when I've been inside all day at work! I like reading, learning about and trying different cocktails. In a previous life, I worked as a bartender. So I have base knowledge … [Read more...] about Cocktail Time
Bacon, bacon, bacon
Bacon, who doesn't like it? Ok, maybe the vegetarians out there, but they are not going to be reading this anyway. With my title, I surely lost them. Maybe not, if they have a rebellious child who refuses to eat vegetables! In our house, we love bacon. It seems at times our … [Read more...] about Bacon, bacon, bacon
Butter Chicken no basmati, say it isn’t so!
Tonight was Butter Chicken night! Got home at 5:45pm, knew I had everything to make it in the Instant Pot. Fresh ginger-check, garlic-check, cilantro-check, all the spices-check...it was all here. Yea!!! Dinner will be ready in an hour. Everything chopped, measured and put … [Read more...] about Butter Chicken no basmati, say it isn’t so!