Here in Austin, we consume a serious amount of tacos. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack… any time of day can be considered taco time. Because of this, I always have leftover tortillas. When they start to get a little stale, I pop them in the freezer and eventually make this soup. There are two types of… read more
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The Perfect Bite :: Strawberry Torte
The second that springtime rolls around each year, I instantly want to add fresh fruit to everything I eat. Berries, especially, are an essential part of my warm weather meals, and today I felt like baking them up in a pretty and yes, super simple little torte. This recipe calls for ingredients that are likely already… read more
Entertaining With :: Bailey and Peter McCarthy
Nothing personifies entertaining in Houston quite like a dinner party that perfectly fuses Tex-Mex flavors with charming southern hospitality. So when I spotted a topped off margarita glass set beside antique crystal on Bailey McCarthy’s table, I couldn’t help but smile. You may know Bailey as the blogger behind Peppermint Bliss, the brains behind Biscuit… read more
Farm-to-Table Wedding
I love a potluck dinner party as much as the next girl, but would I ever consider it for my wedding? Most likely, no. Then again, if I happened to be a celebrated chef with a posse of fellow foodies and artisans for friends, I might be singing a different tune. Shannon Cook is a… read more
Entertaining With :: Holli & Moses Thompson
Chelsea here, with a very special Entertaining with… all the way from the Virginia countryside. Two weeks ago I was welcomed into Holli and Moses Thompson’s fascinating historical home to photograph recipes and ingredients for Holli’s business, Nutritional Style. During my stay, in between snapping delicious food photos for her website, we captured a profile of their signature entertaining style as… read more
Bottoms Up :: Oscar Night Smash
Yesterday we capped off our office Valentine’s party by (why not?) testing recipes for awards show-worthy vodka cocktails. The Oscars are right around the corner, and even though I’m planning to be curled up on the couch in my comfy pants this year, it’s always fun to add a few small doses of glitz to… read more
A {Franklin} Barbecue Thanksgiving
When Bon Apetit dubbed an East Austin treasure “the best BBQ in America,” the whole city kind of freaked out a bit. Franklin Barbecue instantly became a household name, and if you hadn’t already had the brisket there, you’d best reevaluate your priorities. Fast forward a year-and-a-half, and the geniuses at KLRU have teamed up… read more
10 Best :: Dishes with a Twist
Aside from the crisp weather and family time, I think a big part of what makes Thanksgiving (and all holidays, for that matter) so special is the tradition that that gets passed down each year… especially when it comes to the food. Of course it’s hard to argue with time-tested seasonal ingredients, but I love… read more
10 Best :: Recipeaches
Hard to believe that August has arrived, and we couldn’t possibly let the summer slip by without paying due respect to this farmers market seasonal star. Can we all agree that taking a bite into a juicy, perfectly-ripe peach on a hot summer day is one of life’s greatest pleasures? And while a fresh peach… read more
Tuesday Tastings: Baja Chicken Tostadas
Happy Tuesday friends! Today’s “Tasting” is one of my favorite lunches ever. It’s fresh and crunchy and citrus-y and salty…and satisfies my all-to-frequent Mexican food cravings in a relatively healthy way (and no,the cravings aren’t pregnancy-related…I get them all the time.) I make these baja chicken tostadas by layering refried black beans, lime-marinated slaw, shredded… read more
