With an encouragement from my women’s leadership team at work, I started reading Lean In by Sherly Sandberg. I wish someone said this to me when I was graduating. “You are the promise for a more equal world. So my hope for everyone there is that after you across this stage, after you get your … Continue reading
Despite the continued requests of my roommates to bake-up some tasty scones — well mainly one mostly vegan gal pal — I traded my favorite Sunday Morning Concoction for some fluffy apple bran muffins. They’ve satisfied my midday sweets craving and spiced up my morning eats slump. With only 1/2 cup of brown sugar, no … Continue reading
Happy 4th of July Y’all! Here is some bundting inspiration for the 4th and hey why not a table of patriotically assembled jell-o shots too. Baked in honor of my sisters 21st birthday, this Chocolate Cinnamon Bundt Cake with Mocha Icing was amazing. The espresso icing gave a nice balance to the delectable layers of chocolate. … Continue reading
For all you ladies out there. Found this on Life of a Whiskey Drinker a great tumblr for Whiskey Lovers.
What was supposed to be a delicious addition to an already savory feast turned out to be next morning’s heart healthy breakfast. Lest to say, “the fantastic flavors” were lack luster and a moist nibble was not to be found. Not the greatest bbq side success. But if I were camping and stayed up allll … Continue reading
“Bodhisattva(s) can wander from place to place and always be sure to find a spot to sleep in among friends and cook up mush” – Kerouac, The Dharma Bums Come to Austin, Texas and you will find the Bodhisattvas Kerouac describes. But not just anywhere in Austin, these Bodhisattvas reside in Austin’s CouchSurfing community. During … Continue reading
Drink Coffee Eat Whiskey Cake: An Average Thursday Takes A Delightful Turn. Making the trek to north-are you really still in Dallas-north Dallas, I wondered if this ‘cake’ and this ‘scotch’ were worth my gas monies. Returning sooouth ok not so south-because let’s be honest-I live in Addison, I knew this trek would be made … Continue reading
After a very failed attempt at making shortbread a couple of years ago, I discovered I bake damn good scones. Now they’re my baking specialty and favorite Sunday morning concoction. Below is a delicious recipe I recently tried from The Pastry Affair with minor adjustments per fridge availability. The blueberries and lemon drizzle kept the … Continue reading
So a little out of season, but all Texas! Happy Independence Day folks. Enjoy a cold one from big Tex tonight.
Now that we can finally move past this month of love and look forward to the holiday we all ehh mostly remember and truly love St. Patrick’s Day! Gathering my greens and Irish inspirations, I found a “Whiskeys to Try” article in an old issue of imbibe. First on the list Bushmills. “Aged in used … Continue reading
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