Perfect Rosemary Cheese Bites

I don’t know what makes these little rosemary cheese bites so addictive, but they totally are. Anytime I make a variation of this bread for guests, or take them to a party, they are G-O-N-E. I am quite sure they should be accountable for at least one inch on my waist. And the ways to […]

Faux Fried Rice Recipe

One of my very first recipes on this blog was for faux fried rice. It’s made using a surprising ingredient- shredded cauliflower! It is still one of my favorite ways to enjoy a delicious dish without too many hip-hugging carbs. I made it again last night (for dinner tonight, long story!) and got some much […]

Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps

My husband and I love Asian food of all types- Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese- we really enjoy all of it. I was trying to think of something special to cook for Ben when he returned home from Africa this week, and I landed on Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps. Unfortunately, Ben was pretty ill when his […]

Houston, We Have a Pollo!

What do you get when get several local food bloggers together to try foods from a coming-soon-to-Houston restaurant? You get a bunch of people who take lots of pictures, chat a lot about blogging, and roll out of their lunchtime ridiculously full. I’ve been following roughly a 1500-calorie diet, and I think that day I […]

How To Clean Small Appliances

This discussion is sponsored by Viva Vantage, but all opinions are my own.   I have a dirty little secret. I mean, it’s not that bad, but it’s not something I normally share with the world. Until now. I use my small appliances in the kitchen (stand mixer, hand mixer, food processor, etc.) A LOT. […]

Rosemary-Parmesan Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

The other day I was craving mac’n’cheese but was completely out of cheddar cheese. (and the blue box doesn’t do it for me. Sorry!) There really is nothing like homemade macaroni and cheese, yet loading up four children to go buy cheese didn’t seem like a logical solution. So I pilfered through the fridge a […]

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