Have you ever thought, “I can’t believe I did that?!” Well, that’s what happened to me Friday. When I got back to Dot’s after being off for a long Thanksgiving weekend, there was a big bowl of gorgeous (and gigantic) fruit on the dining room table. Enormous green apples, huge golden pears, and the biggest…
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Replace Your Sugar
I’m working on replacing the sugar we use with healthier choices. Date sugar is really intriguing because it has 1/2 the calories of regular sugar, you use less, and it has more nutrients (in theory). Agave Nectar 1 cup = 960 calories For 1 cup sugar use ¾ cup agave, and…
Must Have Chocolate
I am not a chocolate lover, but I do appreciate good chocolate. When I’m having company, and I don’t have time to make dessert, chocolate is always a sure thing. And if you’ve had a big meal, a little bite is all you need. Fix a tray with a couple of different selections. Add…
Weekend in Dallas and TSTC Texas Cuisine
We planned the trip to Dallas, then I found out the date was the same as the first Owl Creek sale. I couldn’t stand to miss the sale, so we made an appointment with Dyna to go Friday evening and shop. As usual there were lots of gorgeous one-of-a-kind things. This visit to Owl Creek I…
TSTC Viking Table Luncheon
If you like the favors of Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, this lunch is for you. TSTC’s Culinary Arts Chef Darrell Helcl will bring patrons The Viking Table from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 9. Click this link to view the menu. The new Culinary Arts facility is…