A little of this and a little of that. My pantry, fridge, and freezer were packed with partial packs. Creativity time was in order. What should I make to use up those extras? That was the question. The answer came while looking through my to-make recipe file. Horchata de Coco stood out like a beacon. […]
Citrus Chimichurri Shrimp Rice
Procrastination seems so harmless. Blowing off some to-do’s in order to have a little fun is very tempting. I totally grabbed that temptation with both hands this past weekend. My get it done steam petered out after a giant recipe fail on Saturday. Now I’m writing this post about Citrus Chimichurri Shrimp Rice at the […]
Pimento Cheese Rice
March is finally here. Finally. I’m beyond happy about it. Why? Because with it comes spring. Oh glorious, say goodbye to dreary, season. I see buds already on trees and plants. I’ll look out the window daily to spot the first azalea bloom. Azaleas remind me of Easter and Easter means ham. This year I’m […]
Amaretto Rice Pudding
Out with the old and in with the new. It’s a statement I’m embracing for the change of one year to another. It’s certainly different around the house. Getting new furniture gave the perfect reason to go through and decide what to keep, trash, or donate. It gave me incentive to tackle my pantry too. […]
Strawberry Risotto for #SundaySupper #FLStrawberry
December weather in Atlanta has been odd. Well, odder than usual. The first part of the month was quite warm. It felt like spring. One day nearly reached 80 degrees. Then it turned cold, back to warm, and back cold again. I was flip-flopping between craving fresh berries and comfort food. What to do? Combine […]
Fruited Wild Rice for #SundaySupper
Easy is a relative term. I seem to discover more and more how what is easy for one person is quite difficult for another. Perfect example is with me and crafts. Yes, all crafts. I am completely craft challenged. I try, and then I give up. Meanwhile, I’m a little better at cooking. So when the […]