It’s the last week of October and it’s 85 degrees outside. For real. Welcome to Texas, where we have simultaneous ragweed and cedar seasons.  The only upside to this autumn heat wave is the long season for delicious crops like

Read more

0 3
Beer Cupcakes with Frosting on Cake Plate

I was a little skeptical when I first considered cooking with Indy’s Bootlegger Brown Ale because, truthfully, its deep caramel flavors in are too heavy for me to drink.  I DO love Independence Brewing Co.’s use of local art on

Read more

0 1

These savory breakfast bites evolved from a  Crustless Zucchini Pie recipe I found on allrecipes.com a few months ago, and they have become one of my favorite healthy snacks.  Although they look like muffins, their texture is similar to firm

Read more

0 5
Apple Compote Ingredients

Beer before noon is usually against the rules, but it’s worth making an exception for these crepes, which incorporate two different beers brewed in Central Texas.  I made these for brunch yesterday with my sister and her husband.  He’s a

Read more

0 1
Venison Pot Pie Overhead

This recipe is just the thing for a cold, rainy night when you want to eat comfort food, snuggle under a blanket on the couch and watch some football.  (We haven’t had any cold rainy nights in Texas for several

Read more

0 10