There’s nothing like old family recipes, passed down through the generations. Nowadays though, most of us are too busy to make a home-cooked meal, let alone follow a recipe. But on special occasions (especially Thanksgiving and Christmas), I pull out my most cherished family recipe card… My eyes water-up as I see my grandma’s beautiful … Continue reading Grammy’s Homemade Yeast Rolls
Grilled cheese…the ultimate comfort food! I love a good white bread, American cheese grilled cheese with a warm bowl of tomato soup. It’s the perfect rainy day food. I also love to try more “grown up” versions of grilled cheese. I like to try out different cheese, sauce, and meat combinations. One rainy Saturday, I … Continue reading Chicken Bacon Ranch Grilled Cheese
One of the few things (and I mean few things) I miss about working full time, is the amazing “food days” we would have at the office. I was fortunate to work with a lot of women who loved to cook. Almost every month we would have a “food day” where everyone would bring in … Continue reading 3 Day Coconut Cake
Every night after I put the boys to bed, I sit down on the couch to unwind. I watch the news or scroll thru Pinterest (ok, scroll thru Pinterest while occasionally glancing at the TV). Then without fail, my brain tells my stomach that I have to eat something sweet. You need a bowl of … Continue reading Vanilla Almond Milk Steamer
I grew up in rural Tennessee. My childhood was spent playing in creeks, riding bikes down dirt roads, and naming all the stray dogs and cats that would show up at our house. (By the time “Girl Dog” came along, we had officially run out of original names). I’m very much a “Southern” girl but … Continue reading Traditional Southern Fudge Pie
As I have mentioned in previous posts, my husband is from Mexico. He typically abhors any “Americanized” Mexican food. You know, the kind where you just throw some taco seasoning on it and call it Mexican. He had never even heard of a “chimichanga” until he came to the U.S. Sorry folks, you won’t find … Continue reading Slow Cooker Taco Salad
My husband is from Chiapas, Mexico. He is a direct descendant of the Mayan Indians and is part of the Ch’ol tribe. He and his family speak Ch’ol as their first language which is very similar to Maya (remember the movie Apocalypto?). I love when we travel to Mexico to visit his family. His sister … Continue reading How To Make Mexican Rice (Easy Version)
