Sunday brunch is such a treat at 2nd Street Provisions in Hico, Texas. (If you’re familiar with the Koffee Kup, it’s right next door.) Comfortably enjoy delicious food, raised locally, and served in this thoughtfully revitalized old house. The meat is all pastured and grass fed. The vegetables fresh and locally grown. To make it even…
Author: Lanie Fioretti
My name is Lanie Fioretti and although I am not a classically trained chef or a degreed nutritionist, I have been studying food and nutrition voraciously since the early seventies. After working in public health and private practice for 22 years, I retired my dental hygiene license. I have taught cooking classes at Whole Foods and Central Market, done product development for a bakery in east Texas, catered, and been a personal chef. I usually think of myself as an improvisational cook!
Harvest Restaurant in Comanche Texas
We traveled to Goldthwaite for an artisan show and visited a couple of my favorite stores (click here for previous post). When we finished browsing, we wanted a new and delicious place for lunch. Since the restaurants in Goldthwaite are unimpressive, we made the short drive to Comanche. For a memorable meal, Harvest Restaurant in…
Midland Hotel Hico Texas
Historic Midland Hotel Hico Texas is only one of many reasons to spend the day in this great little town. On the way to Possum Kingdom Lake, we stopped at the recently opened, newly remodeled hotel to have lunch. The Chop House did not disappoint. We all had fabulous lunches. To give you the feel of…
Simply Sweet Potatoes
Sometimes, delicious happens by accident. As a result of a little oil and some seasoning, leftover baked sweet potatoes become caramelized goodness. In addition, it takes no effort to create a “real food” side dish. And while they’re great for an everyday meal, Simply Sweet Potatoes, are a part of a fabulous holiday menu, too. PrintSimply Sweet Potatoes…
Comeback Shrimp Stuffed Avocado
Our asparagus harvest is still strong. We’ve got a lot of seafood in the freezer. And we had a fabulous sauce that Nina made at a recent crawfish boil. So, Comeback Shrimp Stuffed Avocado is our new main dish! PrintComeback Shrimp Stuffed Avocado IngredientsComeback Sauce 1 clove garlic, pressed (optional) 1/2 cup mayo…