Warm, gooey, chocolate deliciousness in a classic chocolate bread pudding recipe. I wasn’t planning on sharing this recipe so you’ll find I don’t have a lot of photos for it! I kind of just winged it when the husband wanted ...
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Feed SubscriptionJane and John Dough Bakery: In Support of Local Community and Real Pie.
An artisan bakery in Old Town Tomball where baked goods are made from scratch and meals are shared in a communal setting. Jane and John Dough Bakery brings tradition, comfort and good pie to the greater Houston. Every time I ...
Read More »On Making Friends, Goodbye to 2015
It’s 2016 and I want to share a little update. 2015 has been far from the easiest year. Somewhere along the wait for my green card, I lost track of what I wanted out of life. Lost and unemployed, the year ...
Read More »Mushroom Risotto in a Jar: DiY Edible Gift
DiY Mushroom Risotto in a jar – a cute gift for the foodies in your life – or yourself!:) why not treat ourselves? Dreamy, creamy, comfort food with half the recipe already made and easy instructions to complete it with shallots, garlic, broth ...
Read More »Creamy Mushroom Croque Madame
Creamy homemade béchamel sauce and caramelized shallots + mushrooms make this comforting, vegetarian croque madame an absolute, brunch-worthy, delicacy. I always dream of one day running a bed and breakfast. Especially the breakfast part – greeting guests with a cozy, warm, bright ...
Read More »Why I’m a Fan of Levure Bakery
Levure Bakery & Patisserie, The Woodlands. Where do I start? Between the delicious food, lovely decor and ambiance, prompt customer service and premium ingredients, there is too much good in Levure to choose from but let’s first take it to ...
Read More »My Mom’s Oatmeal
Whatever my mom makes for me is delicious. Consistently. Something about her hands, or how she cuts everything into perfect geometrical shapes and how she pours love into the perfect, careful spreading of mayo. I remember once, years ago, when ...
Read More »Newfie Cod Au Gratin
The best way to have cod is the Newfoundland way. Fresh fillets are baked in a béchamel sauce, topped with croutons and parmesan cheese for an easy, healthy, family favorite. This cod au gratin will have you stocking your freezer with cod! ...
Read More »Green Over Green with Green on Top Salad
Say goodbye to summer with the greenest of salads: green over green with green on top! Since visiting my sister and getting caught up writing travel posts, I’ve been MIA in the food world. I’m getting back on schedule sharing ...
Read More »Naked in Kinosaki with My Sister
Kinosaki, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan I sat across my sister, wearing nothing but the locker key wrapped around my ankle, as naked locals engaged in their daily bathing and chatter. This is, of course, normal in Japan. The country has more than 2,300 ...
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