Welcome to installment number TWO of our road trip! This stop was all about visiting an old Marine buddy, who has in turn, become our family. We drove nearly 300 miles on day two to get from El Paso, Texas to Odessa, Texas, and what a beautiful day that was! We were slated to go…
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The Mac & Cheese Crisis
Who doesn’t love good ‘ol mac & cheese? It is a delicious, creamy, cheesy, carb-tastic dish, and I haven’t found one person to say otherwise. After a decadent meal like that, though, one can end up feeling a little heavy the next day. Here’s where that Midlife Crisis comes in. To indulge in the real…
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts with Strawberry-Porter BBQ Sauce
Strawberry lover. Yeah, I’m talking to you – calling you out. You know who you are. You’re the one who can’t pass up the berries at the side of the road. The one who can’t resist the temptation to nibble on one (or seven) on your way home, as long as they’re organic, of course….
Kicked up Tabbouleh with Isralei Couscous
Spring is starting to peek out behind the big bad winter that everyone (except California) seems to be having, and it’s exciting! This past weekend, we even spied our hummingbird mama who had two babies last spring. She returned to her nest, and it looks like we’ll have even more babies this spring!
Pumpkin-Pumpkin Beer Risotto w/ Coffee & Chocolate Stout Glazed Short Ribs
We’re in the thick of Fall here in Southern California, though it doesn’t really feel like it. We just had a 90°F high today, and my tomato plants are still surviving! I’ve been waiting and waiting for some baking pumpkins to arrive at the grocery/farmers market, and that day finally came last week! The instant…