‘Ello! Didja miss me? I was stricken with a migraine yesterday, so astronomical, I was certain my head would explode and worse, I would have to clean up the mess! Yesterday, was also my first day at the new job. Ugh. Thus, this late weekend post… Ah, summer weekends. They are what get me through [...]
Entry Category 'Food'
Mexican Food Like Abuela Would Have Made
May 25th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Food, Mexican Food, Review
Do you have a favorite Mexican food spot? I have a few that are trusty, no-fails that I visit, foregoing any adventurousness for fear of being disappointed. Typically, I stay south of the river to get my fix, but recently, I tried La Cocina de Consuelo to mix things up. If you blink, you’ve passed [...]
Mothers: Imperfect Perfect
May 9th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Family, Food
I had the pleasure of spending Mother’s Day with my mother, my maternal grandmother and my girls. There is a magnetic pull that mothers have with their offspring and reuniting gives a sense of coming home. When I am away from my little chicks, I feel something amiss and am not settled until they are [...]
Margarita Cupcakes {con Tequila}
May 5th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Food
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with something sweet: Margarita Cupcakes. They were easy to make and yummy, too. The tequila provides a unique mellow flavor that contrasts well with the tartness of the lime. I even added a little bit of salt to the top, which fixed my craving for salty n’ sweet, but my husband [...]
A Weekend in April
April 18th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Family, Food
This weekend had its ups and downs, you could say… First we’ll start with the Downs: Hubby got sick. Date night canceled because hubby got sick. Four year old got sick. Two year old teething=raging toddler. Friend’s visit curtailed as our dog growled and barked at her dog. Canceled meditation to care for kiddoes. [...]
Almond, Ginger & Lemon Biscotti
March 28th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Food
Cookies for breakfast? You better believe it. If you are like me, you barely have enough time to put your shoes on, much less have a nutritious breakfast. I make sure my girls have breakfast, but usually, I’m too busy. That is why I love these biscotti, they are portable, not terribly fattening (no butter!) [...]
