Who knew that Meridian had such a great restaurant? We had a little day trip to Hico, then we went on to Meridian, to try a restaurant that we’d heard about. Our last stop was back to Hico, to go to Wiseman Chocolates, because you can’t make that trip, without going to Wiseman (great gifts for the…
Gift Ideas and Appetizers
My holiday spirit is limited this year. My story is that if I go all out every year, I’m bound to get tired of it! I have decorated with a few new items this year, because who has the energy to go through what we already have. Here is Christmas from the kitchen window. I’m calling…
Mi Casita Hewitt
This restaurant is new to me, even though it’s been open about a year. Here’s what we’ve tried there, and everything has been really delicious – gordita, chicken fajita nachos, and chicken fajita salad. It’s some of the best Mexican food I’ve had. The chips are even light and really crispy. Mi Casita is a…
Chili with Pork Ribs
Gaye made a chili recipe, recently, that was a version of her grandfather’s recipe. He was a firefighter and cook at the Waco Fire Department. Since we don’t care about the regular Thanksgiving meal fare, it was perfect for us, on the holiday. I gave it my spin, but couldn’t decide whether to serve it…
Pumpkin Date Torte
This recipe was in an old Better Homes and Gardens cookbook that I picked up recently at a book fair. It’s a very luscious dessert, great for Thanksgiving, and just the right size for us. I made a cinnamon sauce to go with it, but whipped cream would be good. PrintPumpkin Date Torte Total Time:…