Bourbon Maple Sweet Potato Recipe

October 29, 2018 by

A few weeks ago, hubby and I made good use of a Groupon to one of our favorite Houston restaurants- Sanbuca. It’s fun because they have really good live music (usually jazz) and delicious food, so it’s like dinner and a movie (only music) in one. And when they have a Groupon, well, it can’t […]

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Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps

May 26, 2015 by

My husband and I love Asian food of all types- Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese- we really enjoy all of it. I was trying to think of something special to cook for Ben when he returned home from Africa this week, and I landed on Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps. Unfortunately, Ben was pretty ill when his […]

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Using the Best Appliance in your Kitchen: Small Changes

October 19, 2014 by

Hi there! I’m just getting back from a trip to Atlanta and South Carolina with my older daughter Allie- I’m so tired I can hardly keep my eyes open but it was an incredible trip! We got to spend time with some very good friends of ours and also attend the gorgeous wedding of my sweet […]

Filed Under: 31 Days of Making Small Changes, cooking, crock pot, eat pray {read} love, main dish

Food on the Cheap: Using Whole Chicken Part 2

March 21, 2014 by

Hi friends! I hope you’re having a good week. The good news is- it’s Friday! Right before I left for Ecuador, I started a series about using a whole chicken– that costs around $5- to make 3 meals. With 4 kiddos around the house, 2 of which eat like adults, I’m always looking for ways […]

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