December was exceptionally busy, but the busy was centered around friends and family. That’s not a bad things at all. Our last run of the Galloway season was cold and sparkly. Just what you’d want in December! We don’t often get much of a fall, but this year was a doozy of color. Who cares […]
2023 Word of the Year: Basics
Last year I saw tremendous life restoration, particularly a return of hope and joy. What 2022 didn’t bring, though, was a return of habits. Consistency was a challenge for me. I think this is perhaps an unsurprising result of a lot of extended emotional, physical and work stress. Let’s call it Life PTSD. We’ve been […]
Looking back on 2022
Well, 2022 was both a great and challenging year. My major goal from the start of the year was to refocus. I think to a large extent, that’s what we did. We spent most of the year with a tightly-focused field of priorities: I spent a good portion of the year restructuring my team (including […]
Recipe | Better Sweet Potato Casserole Topping
I found a better way to top my sweet potato casserole – bourbon glazed pecans! Bourbon Pecan Sweet Potato Topping Found here Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until foaming. Add pecans, bourbon, cayenne and the remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and […]
Recipe | Mini Roll Loaf
This loaf delivers major wow factor, both in looks and taste, and couldn’t be easier to make thanks to an easy helper to start things off. Mini Roll Loaf Found here Place 6 Rhodes dinner rolls in a sprayed 6 x 3 x 2 1/4 inch mini loaf pan. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and […]
Recipe | Christmas Jam
This recipe is super-easy and delicious. Winner all around! Christmas Jam Pulse strawberries and cranberries with a hand blender until chunky. Place crushed fruit in large saucepan. Stir in vanilla, ground cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon juice. (Optional: Add butter to the top of the jam. This will help minimize formation of foam.) Bring mixture to […]
Recipe | Potsticker Stir Fry
Inspired by Trader Joes, easy to modify with what you have available at home. Potsticker Stir Fry Inspired here Heat olive oil in skillet. Once warm, add frozen potstickers to skillet, allow to cook for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover, and steam for 2 minutes, then remove from skillet. […]
Recipe | Pomegranate Avo Toast
I saw a photo of the most amazing breakfast on Instagram and knew I had to make it at home. Pomegranate Avocado Toast Cook your egg in your favorite style (I like poached or over medium) and place on avocado toast. Top with fresh pomegranate arils.
Recipe | Pumpkin Waffles
This is an easy seasonal switch up to standard yeasted waffles. Pumpkin Waffles Found here Combine warm milk with sugar and yeast, let sit for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin, melted butter, vanilla and eggs together. Add to milk mixture and whisk to combine. Add remaining ingredients and combine thoroughly. Cover with […]
November 2022 – Wrap Up
November was decidedly slower and more family-focused. HOORAY! Happy 3rd birthday, Glory Be! We finally have an H-E-B in Plano! Midterm voting done. The Paris property sold in 3 days and closed in a week and a half. Our Citizens Academy class spent an evening at the Fire Training Center. We spent nine very quiet […]