Looking for the CUTEST Red, White, and Blue Cake for Independence Day or any patriotic party? You found it! I was squealing with delight cutting into this cake. It turned out even more perfect than I had hoped! This is just about the most festive 4th of July cake I’ve ever seen. I used almond…
Strawberry Spritz
I made this cocktail up for my friend Yasmine and we couldn’t believe how delicious it is. The best part? This drink is so good for you! We kept calling it the “happy tummy” because it has fresh mint and ginger ale, two things that are fantastic for your stomach. I wrote this recipe up…
Farmers Market Garden Lunch
Looking for inspiration for your farmers market haul or a lovely garden lunch? You found it! I picked up so many goodies at my local farmers market on Saturday that inspired this gorgeous lunch in the garden. The Table I set the table with a very old white lace tablecloth, which I thought looked very…
Artichoke and Olive Pasta Salad
Looking for a simple pasta salad to take on a picnic or pack for lunches? You found it! This Artichoke and Olive Pasta Salad is so quick and easy to make. I picked up gorgeous artichokes and saffron Kalamata olives from Amanida at the farmers market the other day and decided to make a simple…
Alice in Wonderland at Texas Ballet Theater
What a lovely evening in the arts district! Texas Ballet Theater was in fine form last night. The company seemed to have a blast performing this show; their joy radiated off the stage and frankly, I needed some joy to wash over me. I wore a simple black maxi dress with my fabulous new sparkly…
Patriotic Yogurt Parfaits
Looking for a festive way to kick off Memorial Day or the 4th of July? Make my super simple Patriotic Yogurt Parfaits! Of course, you certainly don’t have to wait for a holiday to enjoy this delicious breakfast. These delicious fruit and triple berry yogurt parfaits are the perfect healthy start to any summer morning…
Rockwall Farmers Market Opens
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: farmers market season! There’s just something about shaking the hand of the man who made your cheese that satisfies all of my “Provincial life” dreams. Rockwall Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 to noon May-September and I miss it all winter long. The market…
Tarzan at Lyric Stage
I had a spectacular evening with Lyric Stage, which impressive considering what a bad mood I was in today. I’m a new woman after some bourbon and two hours of Disney music! Disney’s Tarzan is this weekend only at the historic Majestic Theatre and it’s not to be missed. It’s my favorite Lyric Stage show…
Blueberry Date Salad
I love a good salad! I’m so bad about posting salads that I make. I eat salad probably five days a week: both big dinner salads and side salads. This Blueberry Date Salad combination was too delicious not to share! I made this fantastic salad for dinner last night with pan-seared chicken and gnocchio in…