Appetizers
Sweet Potato Hummus
Oh, Pinterest! What did I ever do without you? I believe I mentioned in my last post on a basic hummus recipe that there are so many variations you can make. Your imagination is really your only limit. Well, thanks to pinterest, my options are not even limited to my own imagination! This sweet potato variation comes from ...Hummus
One of my absolute favorite snacks: hummus. It’s healthy, aaand there are so many variations to change it up. This basic recipe was shared with me a few years ago by my dearest friend and biz partner Lizette. It is by far the. best. recipe for hummus I’ve ever tried. And if you’ve never made your own, ...Grilled Stuffed Peppers
I had such a wonderful three day weekend. :D I unplugged and enjoyed every minute of it. There was lots of yard work, some house work and laundry, some cooking, and even a little R&R (relaxation and reading). ;) What did you get up to? Was there a beach in your view? Or a family gathering? Or ...Bread Bowl Dip
So there’s a lot happening right now. It’s Mardi Gras here in Louisiana, in case you didn’t know There are parties, formal balls, parades and lots of eating. It’s almost Valentine’s Day which calls for all manner of sweet treats and tasty temptations. And there’s some big sporting event this Sunday. Oh…. right! It’s the SuperBowl! ...Girls’ Game Night
A few girlfriends and I have started getting together once a month for a light-hearted, mildly competitive game night. The focus isn’t on the activity–which game, what rules or who wins–but on friendship, cocktails, food and gossip. ☺ We all thought that creating a monthly game night would give us a reason to set a ...Foodbuzz 24×24: Wine Tasting Party
I am so excited to be participating for the first time in Foodbuzz’s 24×24 project! Inspiration for this party came from my love of entertaining and of drinking wine. The setting for this late spring feast is my garden, under a brand new custom pergola.☺ It was the perfect evening for dinner outside, so we ...Tuscan Sliders
It’s been such a wonderful Saturday, I hate to see it end. I spent the first half of the day at the Natchitoches Farmer’s Market. I set up with my seasoning and my sister tagged along with her homemade amaretto. Needless to say, she sold nearly EVERY bottle she had! ☺ And all I can ...My Very First Soufflé
As you may well know if you’ve been reading this blog, I’m a Julia Child fan. Ever since I read her memoir “My Life in France” I’ve been so inspired to cook and to savor everything. French cooking has always seemed daunting to me, and none more so than the soufflé. Nevertheless, I bought her ...Flatbread Inspiration: Season 52–Atlanta, GA
Last summer on our annual buying trip to Atlanta, my business partner and I discovered the most wonderful restaurant! Season 52 boasts a changing menu according to the season and all dishes under 500 calories! We were very anxious to try it out after reading rave reviews and seeing the summer menu online. True to ...
