For me, the act of baking can be relaxing, but the clean-up, not so much. So, I have not baked anything recently because the thought of any extra dishes to wash made me cringe. But, I had been craving something sweet, but not too sweet, for breakfast. Dishpan hands aside, I decided on scones a [...]
Entry Category 'Food'
Leftover Chicken Solution – Poblano Cream Sauce
January 2nd, 2012 · No Comments · Food, Mexican Food
Chicken is a staple protein for my family, we have it ALL the time. But it can often be boring and bland, especially if you are trying to use up the leftovers the day after. So, since Mexican food is my FAVE, I used this Martha Stewart recipe to make Chicken with Poblano Cream Sauce [...]
Tags:dinner·leftovers·mexican food·Padma Lakshmi·poblano chilies·Top Chef Texas
Easy as Pie {Shortcut Beef Empanadas}
November 16th, 2011 · No Comments · Food, Mexican Food
Empanadas are a staple in many countries for the working class who need portable sustenance. Literally, empanada means wrapped in bread. In Austin, they have gained popularity and with the rise in demand, has come a rise in price. Why not make them at home for a fraction of the cost? Best of all, they [...]
Tags:empanadas·mexican food·recipes
Olive You: Lemon Chicken and Orzo
October 25th, 2011 · No Comments · Food
Does fall awaken your appetite for comfort food and warmth? This is certainly true for me, so as soon as the cool gusts signal a change in sweltering heat, I cast off my summer indifference to food and embrace slower cooking and heartier meals. Heeelllooo, cardigans, I’ve missed you! I am easily bored with the tried and true [...]
Central Texas Daytrip Lunch: Bastrop’s Roadhouse Grill REVIEW
October 6th, 2011 · No Comments · Food, Review
Traveling to Houston from Austin has not been the same since I began taking Highway 21 through Bastrop. What was once a boring view of flat farm land via Elgin (sorry, Elgin), now inspires me with the rolling hills of Bastrop’s piney woods. As you know, Bastrop has been hit hard economically because of the [...]
Evangeline Cafe: Big Easy in Austin
June 28th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Austin, Food, Review
New Orleans’ quality food in Austin? Yep, it’s true. If you are looking for good Cajun food without any pretense, visit The Evangeline Cafe in South Austin. Now, believe me, I am normally wary of trying restaurants that are next to say, a dry cleaner’s, but this place is funky, the staff cares and the [...]
Tags:Austin·Cajun food·restaurants
