I suppose I could think of and share a reason why it would be called Texas caviar, but the point is that there are no fish eggs in it. I like to think of it as salsa that has been kicked up a notch or two. In fact, it's been changed so drastically, I dare call it a salsa. My … [Read more...] about Texas Caviar, Hold the Fish Eggs
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Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad, a Recipe Card
While this lemon chicken pasta salad could function as a side dish or a potluck item, we eat it on top of a bed of organic spring mix greens as a meal. It's fantastic paired with garlic bread or pesto cheese bread as well or even just a few raw vegetables for dipping. It's easy … [Read more...] about Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad, a Recipe Card
Chocolate Gâteau Alice for Young and Old
I spent a week or two at my grandpa's during high school at one point. I was avoiding reality, and he needed someone to keep him company. At some point I went home to my parents and my four younger siblings, but he let me take a few things with me, the most important being my … [Read more...] about Chocolate Gâteau Alice for Young and Old
Rum-Glazed Roasted Pecans
One of our favorite things to get at fairs, festivals and our local farmer's market is a cone of roasted nuts. Just follow your nose, allowing the cinnamon smell to guide you. They'll usually hand out a one-nut sample to entice you to buy them, too. It's love at first taste, … [Read more...] about Rum-Glazed Roasted Pecans
Banana Rum Cake from the Caribbean
I let my bananas go bad again. Then I let them sit there a little bit longer because...well, I was busy. I had things to do. Then when I went in search of a banana rum cake I couldn't really decide what I wanted. I kind of liked the idea of a sheet cake, but most of the … [Read more...] about Banana Rum Cake from the Caribbean
