One new habit I’ve picked up during this pandemic is homemade dog treats for the fur babies. These are no bake, easy to find or already on-hand ingredients, quick prep, and easily stored frozen pops! Pinterest inspired and modified from Moments with Mandi, here’s my recipe and quick prep: PB&Banana Frozen Dog Treats ~1 cup […]
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Limoncello Marmalade
This recipe is a variation from my Surprisingly Simple Citrus Marmalade that I developed for Houston’s Italian Cultural & Community Center’s 2020 Fashion Show & Luncheon next month. If you’re a swag bag recipient, you’ll receive a jar of this yummy goodness! It’s too good to not share, so you’re welcome to make this at […]
Turkey Meatball Recipe (Low Sodium/GF)
One of my staple food prep/work lunch items is my husband’s meatballs. The man can cook! Everyone passing through the kitchen at work always comments on how wonderful they smell. Sometimes I share, most of the time I don’t. And so I don’t have to share anymore, I’m sharing his recipe so you can all […]
Surprisingly Simple Citrus Marmalade
My blogging bestie Miranda from Spooky Little Halloween asked me a few days ago if lemon marmalade was a thing. I’ve always combined fruit and juice in my marmalade, never considering a more concentrated marmalade. So I poked around Pinterest and discovered it’s totally a thing, and preserving the entire citrus fruit (including peel, pith, […]
Dark Cherry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie Recipe (DF/GF/V)
I’m an oatmeal hater. But it’s just so good for me! Years ago I started eating oatmeal with almond butter (my recipe here) and recently played around with smoothie recipes for something more on-the-go. The recipe I settled on is dairy free and gluten free (and vegan by accident) and combines dark cherries, banana, oats, […]
Mom’s Turkey Stuffing (Gluten Free and/or Vegan)
My mother and I don’t always agree on cooking techniques, but her turkey stuffing rocks the house! It’s the one thing I looked forward to the most during the holidays, and the one recipe that I took over when I started hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas at my house. With my mother’s permission, I shared the […]
Hendrick’s Grand Garnisher & Recipes
Have you seen this thing? Hendrick’s Gin launched its Grand Garnisher on June 14th, World Cucumber Day, which is this cool cucumber slicing vehicle that has been touring major cities in the the United States until its last stop in Washington DC mid-December. I had the pleasure of seeing the Grand Garnisher last month on […]
Carnival Cruise Line’s Warm Chocolate Melting Cake Recipe
Carnival Cruise Line’s Warm Chocolate Melting Cake is the most famous culinary item that Carnival cruisers rave about. I cannot adequately describe the taste, other than if “death by chocolate” is the way you want to go, this is it. This dessert needs to be ordered before you finish your main dish because the preparation […]
A Cruise Must: Chef’s Table on Carnival Cruises
Cruising Carnival soon? During your planning and packing (read about my recommendations here), consider adding Chef’s Table to your planned events. IF you can get in. I’ve been trying to attend Chef’s Table for years and finally got the opportunity in February on Carnival Valor. So what’s the big deal, anyway? Chef’s Table […]
Champagne Jell-O Shots: Pomegranate Moscato Spumante
As much as I try to avoid things overly girly (or mature), I’m still a sucker for sparkles, pink, sweets, and fun food. Champagne Jell-O Shots can encompass all those things depending on recipe, which there are many on Pinterest. So I conducted a bit of a science experiment in my kitchen and played with […]