That’s Mrs. Kravitz chopping tomatoes. The only thing slightly off about this photo is that my friend isn’t wearing an apron. In the decade we’ve been neighbors I’m not sure I’ve ever seen Mrs. Kravitz prepare a meal sans apron. We didn’t set out to have friends over for dinner this week. But plans shifted, Littles scattered, and by Friday…
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Baked Potato Soup in the Slow Cooker
There is something about this soup that is just downright cozy. It’s such a humble soup, with only a handful of ingredients. And, I bet you have most of these simple ingredients on hand. The smooth, creamy soup tastes just like a loaded baked potato, and the Littles love picking their favorite toppings. I love that a warm and hearty…
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3 Menus for the Downton Abbey Season Three Premiere
We’ve waited. And waited. The kiss that left us all breathless and hanging. . . Finally. Season Three of Downton Abbey premiers in just three short days. Just enough time to get your Brit on. Whether you plan on hosting a proper English fête for the premier or casually dining with the telly in plain view, here are three menus…
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Homemade Chick-fil-A Nuggets
The Littles love Chick-fil-A. I think our oldest could live happily ever after on the spicy chicken sandwich. And the nuggets? My word they are good. What’s a mom to do!??! When my friend Annie told me she had a chicken nugget recipe that was as good, or even better, than Chick-fil-A, I raised an eyebrow. Really? How could that…
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La Bandera: A Traditional Dish from The Dominican Republic
Today, I’m excited to introduce you to Durquia Guillén. Durquia and I met in the early 90’s and became dear friends sitting through all night city council meetings back in the days when we worked for Mayor Bruce Todd and Councilman Gus Garcia. Our Austin City Council days are memories, but our friendship endures. {Durquia in the Dominican Republic with…
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Provencal Bistro Chicken
Did you hear the band of angels rejoicing in the heavens today? Or maybe it was just me singing “Hallelujah the Littles are in school!” The big kids started a new school a couple weeks ago and we are adjusting well to the transition. Littlest returned to the neighborhood pre-school this morning. We are still in a two-week, gradual entrance phase,…
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