Until recently, I did not like pecans. Being from the South, you can see how that is a problem. Pecans are a currency in the Southern US. Well, after trying candied pecans on a salad recently, I’m a true convert. Reasons You Will Love This Candied Pecans Recipe First, this recipe is so simple. Honestly,…
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Birthday Cake Ice Cream
Birthday Cake Ice Cream My family is swimming with July birthdays, including mine, and Sarah and I are just a few days apart. That means cake after cake after cake, not that I am complaining! Sarah and I both love a classic homemade cake, and it is on the menu for our special days almost…
Raincoast Crisps Recipe
Raincoast Crisps Recipe My family is chock full of people who love cheese. It’s insane the amount of money we spend at the cheese counter. I’ve seriously contemplated starting an ongoing blog post that lists our favorite cheeses. One thing is for sure. If we have soft cheese, we want to pair it with some tasty…
Whiskey Cranberry Mule
Whiskey Cranberry Mule I am Really Into a well made craft cocktail, but that is not always feasible for me to get on a Friday night. When I don’t have the energy to go out or make something complicated, I rely on a few recipes. I am Really Into simple, tasty cocktails that can be…
Bob Armstrong Dip aka Tex-Mex Queso Recipe
Bob Armstrong Dip aka Tex-Mex Queso Recipe A few weeks ago, I arrived home to find one of the greatest things in life – a surprise package on my doorstep. My sweet friend Pam sent me a box with a card, some bridal magazines, and The Austin Cookbook. As much as I love California, I…
Texas Sheet Cake Cupcake Recipe
Texas Sheet Cake Cupcake Recipe We love a good Texas Sheet Cake at my house. Growing up, my grandmother made them frequently. Bummer for me though because she always put pecans in the frosting. Yes, I realize that most people love the chocolate & pecan combo, but not me. I’m what my momma would call a purist….
Pina Colada On The Rocks Recipe
Piña Colada On The Rocks Recipe Summer is here, and I have been dreaming of a vacation where I am sitting on the beach with a cocktail and a good book. All the beaches near me are super chilly, but I can get close to my vacation fantasies on the weekend using my front porch,…
Lemon & Elderflower Champagne Cocktail
Lemon & Elderflower Champagne Cocktail My grandmother always orders Champagne Cocktails when we go out to dinner, and champagne was the drink of choice at most of our holiday family gatherings. Champagne makes everything feel special – it turns breakfast into fancy brunch or a normal evening into a celebration. I can’t put my finger…
Irish Coffee Recipe
Irish Coffee Recipe Irish Coffee is one of the classic cocktails. You hear the term “Irish up the coffee” used very loosely, referring to putting any kind of liquor in coffee, but the real thing is done with Irish Whiskey. Ireland is known for its cold, rainy weather, so it is no surprise that one…
Raspberry Hand Pie Recipe
Raspberry Hand Pie Recipe Oh, Valentine’s Day. You haven’t always been good to me, but I try to love you anyway. First, I never got one of those ugly carnations in middle school. Yes, it’s true. The boys were not lining up to buy me $1 flowers in the lunchroom. No worries. I’m totally (not)…