If you like fall color as much as I do, the Ft Worth Japanese Gardens are a must see. It is gorgeous this time of year. After spending so many years in the north, I rarely get to experience the spectacular show of changing leaves anymore. If you go to the Japanese gardens during the…
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!
Velvet Taco
On our recent day trip to the Ft Worth Japanese Gardens, we made a detour for lunch at Velvet Taco. Since the source that recommended it is a pretty reliable foodie, I was sure I wouldn’t be disappointed. And after having two of the best tacos ever, this is definitely a place you’ll want to…
Mexican Chocolate Pecan Pie
So much for Thanksgiving being restful. Instead, I was on a cooking terror. We had no company, and were not going anywhere, but that didn’t stop me. To start the day, I roasted a 10 lb turkey, and deboned it. (And we did not have turkey for supper.) Meanwhile, I smoked a small pork butt…
Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding
At the lodge, there were a lot of individually wrapped cinnamon rolls that the hunters’ quit eating for 4am breakfast. At first, I thought about donating them to a food bank. But then, I had a vision. With all things bread-like, I start thinking of desserts that I can do. And our new favorite dessert…
Mike and Stacy’s Mercantile in Oglesby
If you’re looking for a really great burger and an old time grocery store experience, then get in your car and head to Mike and Stacy’s Mercantile in Oglesby. And if you feel like you can’t take the time to run and get a burger because you have so much laundry to do, well, bring…