Cuban Black Beans and Rice (Moros y Cristianos)
Hi.I’m back.I know it’s been awhile. But, ummm, I’m sure you forgive me. I’m back in Houston with my children and my husband, and my dad is still sick, but…
Do Something Good For Your Heart: 15 minute Quinoa Salad with Carrots, Tomatoes, and Beans
As I type this, my dad lays on the operating table in Miami.Surgery just finished. Today he received a brand new heart. It was beating fast and furious. Strong, regular beats.…
Gigantic Banana Split Sundae and Heaven Help Me by George Michael
“Heaven help me, heaven help me.Talk to strangers, talk to strangers.Heaven help me.Over you.Help me over you.I can’t seem to take these changes.Everything reminds my heart of you.”These lyrics keep…
Rice Noodles with Mixed Vegetables and Beef Strips
We went to the beach this week for a mini-vacation and one last hoo-rah before school starts. We thought we’d surprised the kids like they do in the Walt Disney…
Quick and Easy Vegan "Cheeseburger" Mac (or Non-Vegan if you so prefer)
Yeah. I said it. “I swear, If. One. More. Thing. Happens. THAT DOG IS GOING TO THE POUND!!!!”And then all Hell broke loose.Shelbi started crying and blaming the whole fiasco…
Marble Poundcake and a Movie Review: The Help
I suppose works of art move people in different ways.They can make you wonder in clouds of blue.They can flood in memories of white-washed front porches and smells of Hydrangea after…
How to Easily Clean Your Jewelry Without Harsh Chemicals
I’ve raised these girls. One for 10 years. The other for 7.I’ve been with them every single day, and for at least half of those minutes.You’d think I’d know them.…
Fresh Strawberry Lemonade and Somewhere Only We Know by Keane
Summer Weekend Galveston, TXLook hard. There’s something in there. Coffee Bean Flake. Cruise Ship. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -…
Homemade Fresh Lemonade Kool-Aid and Other Things You Should Know
1. I like to paint bathrooms.2. I like to paint bathrooms in my pajamas.3. My pajamas are old t-shirts.4. I don’t brush my hair when I paint bathrooms in my…