It’s impossible to sum up the last few days in a short list of words but here’s a few that come to mind. Shocking, disbelief, riveting, paralyzing, tragic, maddening, painful, tearful, mournful, sorrowful…definitely not all the feelings I’ve experienced. Acts of terror in this country have become the norm in the normal. We sit, we […]
Continue ReadingWACKED-OUT WAFFLES
Breakfast is not my favorite meal of the day. I don’t wake up hungry and it takes me a few hours of being awake and busy before the thought of food even sounds appealing. I understand though that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In fact, it can make or break your […]
Continue ReadingSIMPLY TASTY CHICKPEA CURRY SALAD
I’m certain I’m completely dating myself here in my discussion of a “tea room” but that’s the reality I’m living in these days. The age you get to when your references are not longer relevant (sigh). So let me explain. A tea room, where I come from, is typically located in a small town in […]
Continue ReadingTOP SITES, MUSIC, AND FOOD IN NASHVILLE
Nashville may be known as the “Music City” and music it has but on my recent visit I discovered a few other gems that make it a must-see-city. Having visited Nashville many moons ago, I wondered how the city had changed. My first indication was the event I was attending, Nashville Vegfest. A first in […]
Continue ReadingCOOKING FOR TWO, EATING FOR ONE
My mom is a darn good cook and she knew how to throw down a feast at about every meal when I was living at home. Granted, I had three brothers and my dad who were all over 6ft tall so it took a lot to fill their boots. Coming in at a mere 5’9, […]
Continue ReadingCOOKBOOK REVIEW AND RECIPE!
A couple of years back I had a friend introduce me to a pressure cooker, my life has not been the same since and all the better for it too. It’s a game changer for any home-cook and makes eating healthy fast and simple. According to my smart mouth darling daughter I’m a bit technically […]
Continue ReadingFRIDAY FOODIE FINDS
A few years ago (six to be exact) when I first converted to a vegan diet, eating out was a challenge. A BIG challenge! I was still an early student of the “vegans eat this and not that” and therefore I stumbled my way through more than one mishap. It didn’t happen over night ya’ll […]
Continue ReadingDREAMY VALENTINE PLEASURES
To love or not to love may be the question but the answer is you certainly don’t have to put yourself into either category to enjoy Valentines Day. Many people frown upon this day dedicated to the one you love and there are many legitimate reasons why. If you’re in love or loved shouldn’t everyday […]
Continue ReadingA YEAR OF 50’S
Who knew that a little over a month ago, when I turned 50, that I would encounter so many other “50’s”. I signed up to run a 50k, Snoopy, my all time favorite dog, turned 50, I’m working on a secret (shhh!) cookbook that includes 50 Texas twisted recipes, and now I’m facing the 50th […]
Continue ReadingTEXAS GRAVY LIKE NO OTHER
White gravy is a staple in every Southern Texas home. Everybody claims that their Momma or Grannie makes the best gravy in the world and unless I want to bring on some enemies stat, I agree with all of them. To be authentic though, like Momma, you have to use bacon grease and if not then […]
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