It was an interesting weekend to be at the Possum Kingdom Lake, because it’s extremely low, and it’s pretty cool out. But then we really weren’t planning water sports as part of the trip. It’s more just some time away with friends, going to Boudreau Herb Farm and Clark Gardens. We stopped at Boudreau’s on…
Roasted Turkey
Yes, I know it’s not a holiday, and strangely enough, we probably eat more turkey any time but the holidays. On a recent trip to Sprouts in Round Rock, I bought about a 10 lb free range turkey. I thought about all my options for roasting it, and decided on high heat. It was delicious….
Baked Parmesan Chicken Breasts
If you’re looking for another quick, delicious meal, this is it. This recipe is also great for fish. PrintBaked Parmesan Chicken Breasts Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 2 Ingredients2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 pats of butter Granulated garlic powder Salt and pepper 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2-3 TBSP grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp Italian…
Cardoon Flower Stalks
Cardoon is not just a gorgeous plant for your landscape, it’s delectably edible! If you love artichokes, you’ll love cardoon flower stalks. I’ve been patiently waiting for our cardoon to start flowering, and now it’s putting out very thick stalks with thistle like heads on them (but not blooming). The flower stalks are…
Pumpkin Bread
I don’t know why I got so hungry for pumpkin bread. When there are some nutrition benefits in my sweets, I feel a lot better about making them! This is not very sweet, so it’s great toasted with butter. Or, if you feel like you want a bit more sweet, smear some jam and/or cream…