Want to celebrate Oktoberfest? Well I’ve got good news for you: I happen to be half German with a degree in German and a passion for German cuisine. Here are some of my FAVORITE German recipes. Authentic German Spätzle These homemade German noodles are SO easy (and fun!) to make that you’ll want to make…
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Dallas Arboretum Pumpkin Village 2022
It’s that time of year again! I haven’t missed Autumn at the Arboretum since moving to this side of the Metroplex six years ago. Every fall the Dallas Arboretum is transformed into a pumpkin queen’s dream with its annual fall festival, Autumn at the Arboretum, which is most famous for the epic Pumpkin Village. This…
Diner en Blanc Dallas 2016 Date Revealed
Today Diner en Blanc Dallas revealed the date for its second annual event: Friday, September 30, 2016 beginning at 6:30 pm. The phenomenal pop-up Parisian dinner party first began in Paris in 1988 when François Pasquier decided to catch up with friends over dinner al fresco, asking them all to wear white and meet at a public…
2015 Wrap Up
I’m a bit sad about saying goodbye to 2015. It’s been quite possibly my favorite year to date and you all have been a big part of that! Thank you for letting me into your home, garden, and travel plans. It has truly been my pleasure! Here is 2015 in a nutshell: Top food post…
Easy Peppermint Fudge
Are you ready for three days of fudge? I’m hosting my annual Christmas soirée, A Mistletoe & Holly Affair, on Saturday and this year I’ve decided to wrap up homemade fudge for guests to take home when they leave. We’ll kick off three days of fudge recipes with my personal favorite, dark chocolate peppermint. Fudge…
Easter Brunch Recipes
It was by happy coincidence that I came to host Easter brunch at my house the past few years. It’s something that I look forward to for weeks. Here’s how you can make the same brunch for your family next Easter, or any special spring occasion! Farm Fresh Eggs The first thing to keep in…
Edible Garden Update
I love walking my garden every morning and seeing what’s changed. You’d be surprised at how many rosebuds pop up overnight! Today though I’m focusing on the edible garden. Won’t you take a walk with me? Blackberries My blackberry bush is going strong! I call this my Wendy Plant because my horse Wendy is obsessed…
Cherrywood Smoked Bacon Potatoes
It’s cold outside and when you’re half German, half Irish, that means one thing: potatoes to warm the soul. My love affair with potatoes is getting serious. I honestly think I could eat potatoes morning, noon, and night. I have tons of favorite ways to prepare potatoes depending on my mood, but this one takes…
Autumn Pasta with Grilled Broccoli and Leeks
If you’re looking for a culinary hug, you’ve come to the right place. This sounds weird but trust me, it’s warm and cheesy and comforting. As always, if you don’t have something listed here, IMPROVISE! Just be sure and let me know how you made it in a comment. 🙂 Autumn Pasta with Grilled Broccoli…