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Nothing says "party" quite like leather, assorted weaponry, and cake. I feel like that may be the most Texan thing I've ever said, so I better preface this with some content. Recently, my husband's husband (yeah, your husband has a best friend he can't function without, too) and his wonderful girlfriend moved into the neighborhood.… Continue reading What a Lovely Day.

Ahh, the lime. Some of my favorite things come accompanied by them- gin and tonics, vodka sodas, and Coronas. But I'm not here to talk to you about booze or the lime's curative powers for scurvy, if that's still a thing. I'm here to talk to you about cheesecakes and pie- I just didn't have… Continue reading I Have an Affinity for Green Desserts

I trust everyone is having a fantastic Fourth of July. I love celebrating freedom, America, and my God-given right to shove whatever I want in my mouth today with reckless abandon because America's birthday is everyone's cheat day. Truth...just ask the KFC buckets in our trashcan. Am I full of regret? Yes. But does that… Continue reading Red, White, and Sparkly.

The last time I had a party for my birthday was when I turned 25. I figured it's pretty much all down hill from there, especially since no one has found the Fountain of Youth or created that awesome anit-aging potion from Death Becomes Her. So I have been beaten into a quiet submission whereby… Continue reading Must…Eat…Caaaake

...and isn't that how the good ones always start out? This past weekend my sister, brother-in-law, and niece came out for a visit. Since it was halfway between my sister's and her husband's birthday, I decided to make a chocolate cake of epic proportions to celebrate them both. I also hope that if anyone pities… Continue reading It Was a Dark and Chocolatey Cake…

So June 1 came, and the second it did, Mother Nature hit preheat on her oven. Seriously, we spent all day Sunday sitting on our back porch enjoying a cool breeze, cooler adult beverages, and a couple good books. Come Monday morning, I was sweating like a hooker in church when I walked the dogs… Continue reading Toffee S'mores Bars: Because You Don't Have to Be the Only Thing Roasting This Summer

I hate humidity. I hate it more than slow walkers, asking people for favors, and not being able to eat Blue Bell ice cream with the cobbler I made a few days ago. I talk my fair share of trash about Clovis, but usually our humidity levels are so low we all shed our skin… Continue reading Ace of Cakes…Seriously.

When I was a child, I was an extremely picky eater. When we went to places like the Olive Garden, a Japanese steakhouse, or even a sub-par fast food join in my eyes, my parents always had to bring in a McDonald's Happy Meal for me. I would eat most things my mother made at… Continue reading My Sopapilla Awakening

For as long as I've been living on this planet, I have spent all but one year living in the south. I've grown up with a fond appreciation and respect for the various cultures that make up the great state of Texas and the, well, state of New Mexico. I have long been in love… Continue reading I Love a Good Fiesta!

I know that I am in an insanely miniscule minority here- but I hate coffee. I was 17 when I first tried coffee in a misguided attempt to seem more adult at a Denny's (I realize ordering a Moons Over My Hammy with it pretty much negated the point). After about 9 sugar packets and… Continue reading I'm Told People Like Coffee?