Month: January 2016

Bombshell Blondies ((or Double Chocolate Salted Blondies))

Bombshell Blondies ((or Double Chocolate Salted Blondies))

This is one of those recipes that can be called so many things and, although all of the names are pretty great, none of them compare to the utter amazingness of that first bite. Chocolate chunks mixed with a salty, brown sugar-rich dense, chewy, moist, 

CopyCat Old-School Iguana Lounge Salsa

CopyCat Old-School Iguana Lounge Salsa

In the year BB ((before babies)), I worked for an engineering firm in OKC, on the edge of Nichols Hills and had money to burn. Well, I NEVER had money to burn – but I could afford the occasional $4.99 lunch special at a string 

An Okie Girl’s Take on Homemade Spicy Peanut Sauce

An Okie Girl’s Take on Homemade Spicy Peanut Sauce

True confessions: My refrigerator is a messy, messy beast. I have 9 types of mustard ((that is a whole other story)), at least 7 jars of pickles ((spicy pickles are my fave!!)), ketchup, mayo, several salsas, sriracha, wing sauce, olives, pasta sauce, some random leftovers, 

Kitchen Sink Stew ((A Food for a Year recipe for Sinkology!))

Kitchen Sink Stew ((A Food for a Year recipe for Sinkology!))

I am happy to share another simple, satisfying, beautifully rustic recipe I have written for Sinkology. The complete recipe can be seen over on the Sinkology Blog!

A Bunny Status Report

A Bunny Status Report

I haven’t been talking about our bunnies lately and it isn’t for a lack of things to say!! We have been busily getting them set up in a new, more secure spot! We started work on rebuilding & securing their area way back in the 

Dirty Red Beans & Rice

Dirty Red Beans & Rice

This recipe is a classic case of dump, stir and walk away. Isn’t that what we are all looking for — a way get a yummy meal on the table without slaving over it ALL DAY LONG?! I know I have a list of things 

Verde Chicken Taco & Farmhouse Ale “No-Peek” Soup

Verde Chicken Taco & Farmhouse Ale “No-Peek” Soup

It’s that time of year when nothing seems to taste better than a warm bowl of hearty soup. If you have been following along as I share some family favorites, you know “no-peeks” are pretty much my favorite way to get a yummy meal on 

Pretty Purple Pickle Onions

Pretty Purple Pickle Onions

These pickled onions are so easy to make & will certainly add a burst of flavor to any meal. I have my sights on introducing these beauties to some tacos very soon!

New Year’s Day and the 4th Anniversary

New Year’s Day and the 4th Anniversary

It is much easier for me to talk about food. Food pretty much does what I say and mostly tastes good. If I have a food fail, it isn’t a waste but a learning opportunity. All the while, it meets a basic need for my 

For Sale ((by Emily)) :: set of 8 country rose & cornflower berry bowls & dessert plates; $22

For Sale ((by Emily)) :: set of 8 country rose & cornflower berry bowls & dessert plates; $22

This sweet little gold-trimmed set is a perfect addition to anything you already have. I mean – how cute would a serving of strawberry-topped angel food cake look on this set? Or a yummy side of cucumber & tomato salad?