The Grand Marnier Mojito Martini is a special cocktail and a favorite of mine. I call it a martini because this beverage was originally served to me at our favorite spot in Mexico as a martini. As you know, martinis can be a bit strong so I modified this beverage to be a bit more ... Read more
Nothing brightens up a home like a front door refresh! I'm a huge fan of freshening up your front door space several times a year. To get started with my spring refresh, I stripped all of the old plants out of the pots and gave the front door a good cleaning. I also removed the ... Read more
My Cherry Almond Scones with Vanilla Almond Glaze are a taste sensation. These little gems created quite a stir recently when I was asked to bring a snack to my morning bible study group. Soft and buttery, crunchy and chewy with plenty of that sweet vanilla flavor, these little scones will have you diving back ... Read more
Has the Easter Bunny Arrived at your house? This is such a fun time of year to spruce up your seasonal decor. I have a small collection of white bunnies that trot out in the spring each year. I thought it might be fun to share a few shots of these well-loved fellows along with ... Read more
Cherry Cutwork Pie is as fun to make as it is to eat! I've never really been a pie person; cakes and cookies are the baked goods that call my name. But in the fall of 2020, inspiration struck, and an overwhelming desire to make pies that were both tasty and beautiful came over me. ... Read more
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere! When the sun is shining brightly and the days start to warm, I began to crave one of my favorite cocktails, the Lemon 43. For years we had a Cuban restaurant in the neighborhood and we loved to go there on the weekends. The food was wonderful but it was the ... Read more
Making an orchid arrangement for your home is simple and will deliver many weeks of enjoyment. These days orchids are both affordable and plentiful. Most grocery stores stock a variety of orchid plants usually starting at around $14.00. Creating a live floral for your home is so satisfying, mainly because it can be done with ... Read more
Roasted Winter Vegetable Casserole is a recipe I recently created for TexasLiving Magazine, a publication you probably got in your mailbox if you live in Texas. Colorful roasted vegetables make this dish so pretty, I wanted to share it on the Blog as well. I've been writing for TexasLiving for many years and always enjoy ... Read more
Gorgeous vegetables at the French market, ideal for making my Ratatouille recipe.
Comfort Food Chicken and Dumplings Recipe February is prime time for good old comfort food. As the winter months drag on, nothing warms the body and thaws the soul like a big bowl of Chicken and Dumplings. I’ve been making this recipe for as long as I can remember, it’s one that I learned from ... Read more
