Backstory:  Probably two or more years ago, Ever-Lovin’ and I stopped in Taylor, Texas to eat at the world famous Louie Mueller’s Barbecue.  We had read glowing reports about Mueller’s “Best in Texas” barbecue, and we wanted to try it.  Be still my heart.  It was the best barbecue I had ever put in my […]

At Watter’s Creek shopping center in Allen, Texas (Bethany at US 75) is a French Bistro called Bonnie Ruth’s.  Love the name – Bonnie Ruth’s Bistro Francais et Patisserie. At this bistro, you can experience a little bit of France. Dear friend Betty had never dined at Bonnie Ruth’s, but a coupon for 50% off a […]

Lemon Chess Pie – Yummy, yummy, yummy in your tummy, tummy, tummy! I am sharing another recipe from my mother’s cookbook A+ in Cooking.   During Mother’s 44 years of teaching, she collected recipes from the families of former students.  These families submitted their favorite recipes, and the results was an excellent cookbook. (Click HERE to read more […]

A unique characteristic of my mother’s cookbook, A+ in Cooking, is that on the bottom of many pages are inspiriting quotes and cliches.  During our childhood, we heard many of these quotes on a regular basis.  Mother loved famous quotes, and spent a good deal of time researching and searching for just the right ones to […]

On the northeast corner of Preston Road and Forest Lane is Woodlands American Grill.  They make excellent coffee. Now I am NOT an expert on coffee.  I will go to coffee houses, but they are not on my regular radar.  Since the first time I dined at Woodlands, I have wanted to return to drink […]

If you are like we were, and have never been to New York City, I have a few more travel tips to share. We booked an all day Gray Line Tour that went past many of the major landmarks in New York City. I am somewhat conflicted about this tour (I would probably give it […]