How To Make Sun Tea
A nice, cold glass of iced tea on a hot day is just so refreshing! Back in Texas, we had many 100+ degree days in a row. It got out of hand! I grew up in Maryland so I’m used to hot summers but not like Texas heat! My mom used to make iced tea […]
Cherry Apricot Chevre Topping
In search for something else to make with my apricot preserves, I kept coming across this savory treat. At first, there was no way I was going to eat goat cheese. Now, I can. not. get. enough! THREE large packages of goat cheese later… I’m still craving this snack. Buttery cracker topped […]
Puffy Sopapillas
One lone sheet of puff pastry was hanging out in the freezer. After making the apricot pinwheels, I thought this time I’d make something savory. Nah… sweet wins again. This time I made a puff pastry version of sopapillas. (from Pepperidge Farm) Preheat the oven to 400. (Yes, I started making treats at […]
Apricot Pinwheels
I’ve had this ‘thing’ for apricots lately. Sweet with a little zip. So, I bought a jar of apricot preserves and thought of making something sweet. After some searching, I found this very easy, yet delicious recipe from Pepperidge Farm. It only calls for four ingredients and ends up tasting/looking like […]
Why I Don’t Eat Soy Protein
I’m so sick of soy! It’s NOT the ONLY meat alternative. Soy is everywhere! It’s in almost every single ingredient list I find. The effect on female hormones is why I try to limit how much soy I consume. I’ve found a great meat alternative that DOESN’T contain SOY! I’d love to be 100% vegetarian. […]
Pressed Homemade Tortillas
Since I couldn’t find tortillas in the grocery store made without partially hydrogenated oils, I’ve been on a search for a tortilla recipe. One that does NOT include shortening. I’ve made them using butter, using oil, and using a combination of the two. Finally! I’ve found a recipe that has the […]