There is a need to tell you my failures. Why? Heaven only knows. Could it be akin to confession – which is said to be good for the soul? Sometimes I have such high hopes for a recipe, and then there is disappointment. This was the case of a recipe that was on the back […]
Some people have a special touch, and Super Sister is one of those people. Going to her home is always like getting to go on a fantastic home tour – there is always something new and wonderful to see. Some time back she redid a bedroom in her home. I had seen the furniture, but […]
Sometimes fact is stranger than fiction. The story I am about to tell you is amazing. Super Sister moved to Austin the year before she turned 50 – Yes, that would have made her 49 years young. After she moved to the Austin area, she began teaching at a local private school. I tell you […]
Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas was named by Texas Monthly as the “Best Barbecue in Texas – 2013.” Sweet Mother of Pearl – I think I understand why Franklin won “Best” – Moist, full of flavor, tender beyond belief. I didn’t think barbecue could be better than Louie Mueller’s, but I have to admit – […]
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 […]
