Arrabbiata is a spicy tomato sauce with garlic and peppers and literally means “angry” in Italian. I’ve made it at home from scratch and from a jar, and think its delightful paired with Chianti. From my experiences with Becoming an Outdoors Woman and my love for Pinterest, I’ve been inspired to cook real food campside. […]
Running Gear Review: Can’t Run Without It
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Big Bend National Park in Full Bloom (Part 2: Wildflowers and Shrubs)
Continued from Big Bend National Park in Full Bloom (Part 1: Succulents) In April 2014, we camped in Big Bend National Park after some heavy spring rains. Those April showers made everything bloom! On impulse we picked up a field guide, Plants of the Chihuahuan Desert by Jennete Jurado, and went hunting for flowers. In this […]
Big Bend National Park in Full Bloom (Part 1: Succulents)
In April 2014, we camped in Big Bend National Park after some heavy spring rains. Those April showers made everything bloom! On impulse we picked up a field guide, Plants of the Chihuahuan Desert by Jennete Jurado, and went hunting for flowers. In this post are the blooming succulents that we found (non-succulents next). […]
The Judgement of Italy: a Homemade Limoncello Tasting
Continued from Homemade Limoncello: Italian Moonshine Of course we needed to taste all the limoncello we just made! We made two limoncellos with different lemon varieties and two limoncellos with herbs. Compare those four with two limoncellos from Italy and you’ve got yourself an impromptu party! Between the four of us, we tasted six limoncellos in […]
Homemade Limoncello: Italian Moonshine
I’ll take limoncello over dessert any day. Limoncello is a lemon liqueur made primarily in Southern Italy, and especially renowned from Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. Italians drink limoncello as a digestivo, or after dinner drink. It’s fantastic and I tend to order it anywhere it’s available. Typically I buy limoncello at a […]
Wine Tasting Sheets for Home Use
I love a good wine tasting! Actually I love a bad one too. For good, bad, or indifferent wine tastings, it’s always good to have a sheet to keep the glasses organized and in order and something to write notes on. Here are my tasting sheets for a wine tasting of three, four, five, or six […]
Wine Barrel Bed for a Little Dog in a Big Dog’s Body
On impulse, I bought a quarter wine barrel at Wimberly Winery, a winery in the Texas Hill Country. Sure, most people would plant something in it, but I felt like it was a good size for a dog bed. We already have a wine barrel bistro table that I made from a Becker Vineyards barrel, […]
Bluebonnet Wine Trail in a Day
Sadly, we live too far from wine country. But for a quick fix, we are within a short drive to seven wineries north of Houston. The Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail, with its seven participating wineries, host several events throughout the year. This past weekend was Wine and Chocolate Trail, where participants had two weekends to […]
Chocolate: The Perfect Garnish
I’d like to go back in time and thank whoever discovered chocolate. It goes with everything! Inspired by Pinterest and my dearest crafty friend, Joanna (Chowda), I started dipping glasses in various types of chocolate to pair with wine and cordials. Preparation is surprisingly simple, whether you’re planning a party or just a night at home […]