Spring and Tex-Mex, the best pairing since wine and cheese

After a snowy gray Friday morning, the clouds parted, the sun shinned on our little piece of earth, and I attempted to go for a run.  I recently purchased some of those tight running leggings that look so good on the dedicated athletes that you see coming home from their obscenely early morning run at [...]

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Homesickness manifest as food cravings

Okay, it’s official.  I’m either homesick or hungry.  I am craving mexican food in the WORST way today.  I’m dreaming of a corona on the patio of a mexican restaurant, rod iron tables, a cheesy water feature, basket of greasy chips and homemade salsa.  Fortunately, I found the most amazing food blog:  The Homesick Texan.  [...]

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Zucchini Gratin

Hey friends, I feel like I have to share this recipe because I’m beginning to be a little ashamed when I get so many compliments.  It’s maybe the easiest thing in the world to make, but somehow the end result always gives the impression that it took hours of concentrated effort to make.  It’s really [...]

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My butcher is cheating on me.

It hurts to say, but it’s true.  We’ve been developing a one-of-a-kind relationship with our local meat man for months now.  And let me assure you, it was charming while it lasted.  He called me Sarah; I called him Barry (BAH-ree).  He sold his chicken 30% cheaper than the others; I provided him with the [...]

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