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When you become pregnant, you learn all sorts of vernacular you might never have been privy to otherwise. For example, did you know that when parents choose not to find out the baby’s gender via sonogram, they’ve officially joined Team Green? Yeah, me neither. But, you learn something new every day. The Brit and I [...]
One of the hardest things about living in New Jersey is the homesickness for Texas. I miss wide open spaces, and tacos whenever I want (not made by me!) and bluebonnets, obviously. But even more so, I miss my people. My tribe. My family, of course. But also, there are a few Texans that I [...]
You all know that recently I went home to Texas to be with my dad and family while he underwent open heart surgery. I’ll tell you, nothing makes you want to bake for others more than (stress) and sheer gratitude for the care they’re giving your sick dad. When I decided I’d bake a cake [...]
There’s not much my husband likes better than tiramisu. I don’t know what it is… the silky mascarpone, the decadent coffee and rum (or wine), or the chocolate. Or maybe it’s how they all sing together in perfect dessert harmony. One thing’s for sure, tiramisu is his favorite dessert, bar none. Even given a choice [...]
You may have noticed things going intermittently quiet around here for a while now. I promise you it was not because I lost a passion for food, or a passion for blogging, but rather because I had something incredibly important happening here at home. (...)Read the rest of A Little News… (285 words) © admin [...]
Do you love Hawaiian coffee? The hubs and I sure do. We go out of our way to visit the Kona Cafe when we’re at Disney World, just for one cup of that fabulous java. Lately we’ve been enjoying that same balanced and bright flavor at home in Tully’s Hawaiian Blend K-Cup Packs. It’s like [...]
Do you ever look through old recipe books and find a recipe that truly surprises you? That’s this recipe. Lemon Drop Cookies aren’t a reference to the cocktail, not at all. They’re named after that old-as-the-hills hard candy from Brachs that we all know and love. When I was a kid, cough and throat drops [...]
Why is there a photo of enchiladas with no recipe, you ask? Well, my pal Rachel asked me to answer a few questions about my day, and share some fun photos of my kitchen, among other things. She also let me get a little pet peeve about flour vs. corn tortillas off my chest. I’d [...]
When your baby cousin by ten years gets married, it’s one of those things you want to pull out all the stops for. Especially since James and I kind of feel like we were the first to give the “family approval” of the groom. Zach and Alycia are the CUTEST couple, and we were so [...]
Happy April 1st, y’all! Now, I know for many of you, this is a day of trickery and tom foolery. But, instead of tricks for you, today I have a treat for you. I’ve teamed up with some of my favorite bloggers to buy a great camera (even better than my own, actually!) to give [...]
When I was little, Easter was always one of my favorite holidays. All the honey baked ham you could ever want, and a weekend full of family. Not to mention, hunting high and low for the eggs hidden in every nook and cranny of Nanny and Gaga’s backyard. It’s the stuff truly happy childhoods are [...]
This post is part of my work as a compensated Keurig K-Cup Ambassador. All views and experiences expressed are my own. Some or all photos may be provided by Green Mountain Coffee. I remember when Donut House Blends first came out, James and I went through a 24 pack each in under a week. From [...]
This weekend I got a hankering for some muffins. Fluffy, filled with fruit and spices, and exactly the kind of breakfast to make me smile all week long. Strawberry Clementine Muffins were born. Last year, James and I went to Nashville for my cousin David’s wedding. I was dying to visit the famous Loveless Cafe, [...]
Mmm, biscuits! Flaky, buttery, savory and delicious. If you’d like the deets on this Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe, visit Food Fanatic today! © admin for Bluebonnets & Brownies, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: baking, biscuits, bread Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
Mmm, biscuits! Flaky, buttery, savory and delicious. If you’d like the deets on this Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe, visit Food Fanatic today! © admin for Bluebonnets & Brownies, 2013. | Permalink | One comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: baking, biscuits, bread Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
Let’s talk, y’all. We all love cookies, right? And hate that kids go to bed hungry all across this nation every night? Right – so now that I know we’re on the same page, I want to tell you about a fundraiser put together by American Express, pastry chef Christina Tosi (of Momofuku Milk Bar [...]
Today I’m posting over on Green Mountain Coffee’s blog, showing off my newest recipe for them: Golden French Toast Shortbread. I truly love that coffee, and it is phenomenal in shortbread! Green Mountain Coffee and I would love to give you a chance to try it at home, so one lucky B&B winner will get [...]
Who’s ready for summer? See this girl, raising her hand right here? Yeah. I’m over being cold, I’m over taking a hot water bottle to bed like I’m 90, and I am definitely over looking at the chance of snow for the day. Sure, I’m a whiner, I’ll fully admit it. Some could say that [...]
Today I’m sharing these lovely tostadas on my new favorite site: Food Fanatic! I’m in the company of so many of my favorite people, and I know you’re just going to love everything the site has to offer. Keep checking back over there for new recipes, reviews of your favorite foodie TV shows, and coming [...]
I’d like you to know that I’m a huge fan of dairy. Most nights, I can be completely content with good cheese and butter on French bread alongside some fruit and call it dinner. I refuse to drink coffee without half and half – I’d rather just abstain. This is why it was such a [...]
Somewhere along the way, chocolate dipped strawberries became synonymous with Valentine’s Day. I’m not sure when it happened, but they 100% equal romance. Just ask us – our groom’s cake at our wedding featured a sheet cake decorated to look like a tuxedo, surrounded by two dozen smartly dressed matching tuxedo’ed strawberries around the edge. [...]
There’s nothing quite like a sweet breakfast with your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. I knew that I wanted to make something special for James, something that called to summer and love, and to his British homeland. Lucky for me, Casey and I went sour cherry picking last summer, and I have an entire 8 pounds [...]
It’s nearly the end of February. The news tells us that by now, most people have given up resolutions. If not before the first day of February, certainly by February 15th, henceforth known as “Half-Price Chocolate Day”. I’m not really a big fan of resolutions, though I think that the start of a brand new [...]
If there’s a state that could compete for my love of Texas, it can be only one: Vermont. From the rolling green hills in Summer, to the gorgeous cozy snow lodges in winter, Vermont is one gorgeous place. Not only is it gorgeous, I’ve come to the conclusion that all things delicious come from Vermont. [...]
So here’s the thing. Oreos? They’re kind of an issue for me. I love them. Big puffy heart love them. They come in really fun flavors, like Candy Cane and Berry Burst Ice Cream. I mean, come on – they’ve been Milk’s favorite cookie for longer than I’ve been alive. We try not to bring [...]
I’m a little bit embarrassed. I’ve regularly purchased canned or freeze dried refried beans for years. Of course I knew on a high level that refried beans weren’t hard to make, but I still had a mental block that it was an added step on the way to tacos that I didn’t need to take. [...]
Things have been a little crazy over here in Casa de B&B. Sufficed to say, I’m finding there are not enough hours in most days. But, some things are important enough that you make time for them. Like cake. And friends. I’d like to tell you about our dear friends, Chris and Karen. They have [...]
When I was a kid, we spent a lot of time in clubs and bars that my dad’s band played in. Some of my favorite memories of that time, other than getting to hear my dad play great music, of course – was when my mom would let us order a Shirley Temple. We felt [...]
Happy New Year’s Day to you! How about a little hair of the dog that bit ya? If I’m completely honest with you, I planned to post this drink recipe before the turn of the year, but bacon rolls took precedence. I’m sure you understand. Bacon always comes first. We picked up a bottle of [...]
So here’s the thing. The Brits get a lot of flack for ‘tasteless’ food. But after two years living there and nearly a decade in a relationship with an Englishman, I’m here to tell you that this is entirely a falsehood. From curries to roast dinners, British cuisine is some of the best in the [...]
Today I’m guest posting these fabulous cookies over on My Baking Addiction. Stop by and check it out! Pin It © admin for Bluebonnets & Brownies, 2012. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Christmas, cookies, Desserts Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
Let’s get one last Christmas cookie recipe in under the wire, okay? I’ve been baking up a storm for weeks, and these are probably my favorite out of the bunch. You’ll read the recipe and think, “Flatten with a spatula, Amber?”, but that’s really how I achieved that perfect chewy texture. I don’t claim to [...]
We’re getting down to the wire now, folks. Less than 7 days before Christmas. Are you still in need of holiday recipes, some last minute (Fair Trade) gift ideas, or maybe a convenient way to store all those holiday flavored k-cup packs for your guests? I decided to pop in with a great recipe for [...]
Gift giving is probably my favorite part of any holiday – birthdays, Christmas, Easter, Kwanzaa… if I can find a reason to buy someone a gift that makes them smile, I’m a happy girl. This particular holiday season, I think it’s important to have some in-the-clutch ideas for the foodie in your life. Food blogs [...]
Today I bring to you my last recipe of 2012 for Green Mountain Coffee. It features one of my favorite holiday flavors, Fair Trade Gingerbread Coffee. I don’t know what took me so long to try my hand at whoopie pies, but I watched with envy as my fellow food bloggers around the web made [...]
“Only in the darkness can you see the stars.” - Martin Luther King Jr. The people that will help these littles to heal over this tragedy, they are the bright, shining beacons that we should all hold up and speak of. They are the heroes that will carry us beyond this day. Please focus on [...]
You know what’s really awesome? Being friends with super smart people. I don’t claim to be the smartest person on the block, but I do claim to know some of them. Case in point: Shaina Olmanson. Shaina and I’ve been friends for a while, meeting in person for the first time at BlogHer Food in [...]
