

MITCH ALBOM'S QUOTABLE MOMENTS {from Beauty of Life benefiting Hospice Austin}
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend Hospice Austin's Annual Beauty of Life Luncheon. The guest speaker was Mitch Albom, an American...


ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
The last time I made this lovely dish was last Christmas. This was my "special occassion" or "company coming over for dinner" side dish,...


SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Happy National Chicken Cacciatore Day! Bust out your slow cooker, if you haven't already done so. Every time I make this dish, Brian...


KOREAN GRILLED FLANK STEAK LETTUCE WRAPS
This is a must try! The steak marinade is easy to prepare, it's making sure you have the ingredients. If you don't have such ingredients...


BAKER'S TOP THREE INTERESTS: BOOKS, TRAINS & VANNA WHITE
BAKER'S TOP THREE INTERESTS: BOOKS, TRAINS & VANNA WHITE It's hard to believe that Baker will be turning two in a few months. At nearly...


LEFTOVER GRILLED CHICKEN, SMOKED SAUSAGE & PASTA
So you've got leftover grilled chicken, and you don't know what to do with it. You're tired of the same old recipes. You ask yourself,...


HEADING TO THE PUMPKIN PATCH? 7 HELPFUL TIPS FOR YOUR VISIT
Celebrate the Fall by going to a pumpkin patch, getting lost in a corn maze or taking a hayride! It's fun for everyone! Here are 7...


STIR-FRIED GREEN BEANS WITH GROUND PORK & BEEF
Another easy weeknight meal! As a kid, I remember going to Chinese Cafe in Houston with my family. There was this dish with green beans...


BLACK & RED BEAN CHILI
What do you call a bean in the snow? A chili bean! Who doesn't love a hot bowl of chili? Whether its served with cornbread or over...


TOLL HOUSE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES WITH LEFTOVER NUTS!
What to do with leftover nuts? It's no secret that we love nuts in my household, we are nuts about nuts! I like to go to the bulk section...







