Here I am in Florida. It’s where my BFF lives–in a sprawling house on a golf course with a pool. I have a room (at least, I have proclaimed it mine! I just need a flag, according to Eddie Izzard) with a door that opens directly across from the hot tub. It’s a rough life … Continue reading Crabby McCrabberton
Happy Fourth of July! Independence Day…or as the British like to call it, The Colonies are Acting Out, But I’m Sure They’ll Straighten Out Soon….Orrrrr Not. The birth of a nation and we celebrate with activities ranging from baseball games to cookouts to water activities to blockbuster movies to fireworks displays all throughout the country. … Continue reading Red, White, and (a) Blue Moon
I write this post with a bit of trepidation. Only because, well, it encroaches upon my daily life. But I suppose that is what I do every time I travel. Certainly, when I go home, I expect everyone to stop and entertain me! When I go exploring, I want to go where tourists don’t venture … Continue reading Take a Boat Ride!
Stout is an Irish pub in NYC. It is located on 33rd Street between 6th & 7th Avenues. I stumbled upon Stout by happenstance on my first Red River Rivalry in NYC [by the way, if you’re unaware about the RRR, it is, in a nutshell, THE Texas–OU football game. All you really need to … Continue reading Stout Sauce
Of late, cupcakes are THE trendy dessert choice. Makes sense–small, individual sized cake. Your very own and small enough to not feel like you have to share…unless you’re one of those people. But, in case you hadn’t guessed, I’m not. My biggest problem is that–at least thus far–I have yet to find a good cupcake … Continue reading Cupcake Wars!
I love soup. To me, it’s a bowl of comfort. Warm and inviting. Rich and hearty. Spicy and nourishing. And yep, like risotto, oysters & cheese, soup gets it’s own tag : ) This is a simple, but amazing recipe given to me by my friend Rebecca, who is a HATER of onions and cilantro … Continue reading Soup du Jour
Okay, so I might incur the wrath of my fellow Texans when I make this statement: You have to go to the Minnesota State Fair. All fairs–big & small–are great fun. The exhibits, the food, the rides, the food (see a theme here?!?!?). Sure corn dogs, fried ice cream, turkey legs, fried candy bars, funnel … Continue reading Two Words: CHEESE CURDS!
I love wine. The smell, the taste, the way it lingers on your tongue. And it’s no secret that I am a red wine girl. I always have been, which I owe entirely to one set of host parents that I had when I was an exchange student to The Netherlands. Every year they would plan a pilgrimage to … Continue reading vee-on-YAY!
It was from my Granny that I learned my love of food. Her bread–baked fresh regularly–was amazing. We lived down the road, I swear I could smell it baking and would rush over to Granny’s house. When it came out of the oven, she’d slice it, slather it with butter, and OMG, it was divine. … Continue reading Granny’s Gumbo
As previously mentioned, I grew up smack dab in the middle of Texas miles and miles from anything you’ve probably ever heard of, such as Austin or San Antonio. In my tiny little town, everyone knows you and your family all too well. For those of you not having the fortune of growing up in … Continue reading Have Fun! Use Condoms!
The Epicurious Texan 