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Here’s What I’ve Been Up To Lately {Riceland}
The FTC requires that I tell you I was compensated for my posts for Riceland, but I'm telling ya' that the cooking, eating and opinions are all mine! And Hubby's, too. Bon Appetit! #letsbreakbread It's been crazy busy at our house lately. And...
Blue Cornmeal Mexican Cornbread
I really meant to get this Blue Cornmeal Mexican Cornbread recipe up and out last week right after my THV11 segment making Spicy Taco Soup, but ... Something got a big grip on me in the form of sneezing, runny nose, chest congestion and general...
Bonefish Grill Rolls Out New Look & Specials Menu
Disclaimer: The FTC requires that I notify readers that I was compensated for this review. All opinions expressed are mine. Bonefish Grill in, a subsidiary of Bloomin Brands which also includes Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's...
Trio of Cherries Jubilee
Way back last February when I was prepping for my All About the Cherries segment on THV 11 This Morning, I managed to pack away several pounds of dark sweet cherries in the freezer. The real chest freezer. Not the one that...
Let’s Talk Vanilla Beans {Kitchen Basics}
If you are one of those who thinks vanilla grew in little brown bottles on the grocery shelves, don't feel alone in your thinking. You have lots of friends in your corner. And it's okay. Just dont' be using that imitation stuff. It...
King Cake Bread Pudding
King Cake + Bread Pudding= Are you kidding me? Nope. This really happened. When I was preparing for my recent Mardi Gras segment on THV11 This Morning, Hubby suggested that I really ought to make Pascal's Manale Bread Pudding. You know the one?...
Celebrating Super Bowl Week on THV 11 and Jalapeno Popper Dip
This week is Super Bowl Week on THV11, and I'll be joining in the celebration on Tuesday with my Lightened Up Super Bowl Nacho Bar. Yes, I know the mere mention of nacho doesn't not inspire the words "lightened up, " but I believe I have made...
Mini Just Like Mother’s Muffulettas with Olive Salad
I'm not sure there's just one way to create a perfect muffuletta, but ever since they were created at Central Grocery in New Orleans, others have certainly been trying. Mother's Restaurant in the Crescent City certainly has served its share of...








