I have a wonderful reoccurring dream where I live at Chez Panisse. Sometimes in my dream I’m Fanny, Alice’s daughter who literally grew up at her mother’s famous restaurant in Berkeley. Sometimes I’m one of the fortunate chefs under Alice’s tutelage. But the dreamiest of all dreams is when I’m simply a guest at a cozy table downstairs with a…
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Groceries as they appear in my truck
This is what $248.63 worth of groceries looks like. Six HEB green bags, two enormous canvas bags and one cooler bag. Sadly, this is only the ‘dry good’ stop. I generally make at least two grocery runs on Sunday afternoons. I lovingly refer to my stores as The Trifecta — HEB, Whole Foods and Central Market. I have a unique…
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Shrimp with Chili-Lime Vinaigrette
It’s a perfect Saturday. The littles are still relishing their Friday night sleep-overs, we have a rare break in our our typical routine of over-abundantly-scheduled-saturday-activities and Husband is happy the Horns play tonight. Football season is its own religion at The Schell Cafe. Our beloved Texas Longhorns are away tonight which gives us a rare September Saturday night at home….
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Coffee Steak Rub: A Manly Meal
Cheesy title, I know. But it started out as A Meal for My Man which sounded too Tammy Waynette for me. The point is I’m making a Husband pleasing supper tonight. I’ve been a tad distracted with the start of school and the never-ending-house-renovation project. Though he’d never say so, I know Husband feels neglected by my diverted attention. So…
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Best Blueberry Breakfast Pancakes
I thought I’d share my latest breakfast treat. I’ve made these pancakes every morning for the last few weeks and I don’t think I will ever tire of them. They are perfect and pack a punch of nutrition into an amazingly hearty treat. I’ve promised several friends that I would not become a Clean Eating Evangelist, but when the news…
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Back in the Saddle
It’s um, er, well, uh…it’s been a while. Since Christmas Worthy Potatoes to be exact. Geez that seems like a lifetime ago. Suffice it to say things around The Schell Cafe have been a tad crazed. To avoid the risk of sounding like a country western song gone worse, I’ll spare you the long version and catch you up with…
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