"Conversations had turned to the chatter of chews, swallows, and soft hums of food ecstasy. Slowly, our other tour mates began to verbalize their opinions of the vittles, and we began bonding over flavor profiles and comparisons."
Blogging it out
Waste Not, Want Not: 3 Delicious Ways to Cook with Leftover Red Wine
What do you do with that leftover red wine from a party? Is that even a thing? Do you toss it down the drain? You better not, as I will find you. Save that wine for some future recipes! Dry reds get a bad rep because of the tannins. Also, many novice wine drinkers are… Continue reading Waste Not, Want Not: 3 Delicious Ways to Cook with Leftover Red Wine
Revitalized Recipes: Carnitas
"The only sounds you could hear were us cutting into the food and wolfing it down. And the swallows."
My 5 favorite Meal-Prep tools & Why You Need Them
Is meal prep something that you struggle with? Maybe it's because you just don't have enough time, you get overwhelmed by the process, you don’t know what to make, or maybe you just don't have the right tools. In this blog, I will share my favorite go-to things that I have to have when I… Continue reading My 5 favorite Meal-Prep tools & Why You Need Them
2022: My Year of Bravery
"How does guzzling wine and going out with friends make you brave? Did you wear strappy sandals after realizing you hadn't had a pedicure?"
Elizabeth Spencer Wine Brunch–Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
What is better than sleeping in on a Saturday morning? Sleeping in on a Saturday morning and then going to a wine pairing brunch on a beautiful, sunny day! You have all heard of the 5 love languages, I'm sure. Brunch and wine are two of mine. When I saw that Stella Modern Italian Cuisine… Continue reading Elizabeth Spencer Wine Brunch–Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Simple Joys
Butter sizzles in a hot skillet and the onion jump when tossed into the melty goo. Spicy aromatics coat the kitchen. Tender seasoned raw meat slaps the skillet with a sizzed and scent that makes me salivate.
5 Tips for Successful Holiday Hosting
Are you new to hosting or are you a seasoned pro? Hosting parties can sound fun and exciting but can turn into a chaotic mess if you don’t follow a few guidelines. It’s important to remember the reason behind the party. Is it to bring family and friends together to build happy memories or are… Continue reading 5 Tips for Successful Holiday Hosting
Foodie Fest OKC – October 2022
Foodie Fest, October 2022 When: Saturday, October 8, 2022. Where: Scissortail Park, OKC Every Saturday, Scissortail Park hosts a farmer’s market, with some terrific local businesses that tempt visitors with treats, meats, and awesomeness to buy. This particular Saturday, there was an extra, special event called Foodie Fest. Since 2021, Foodie Fest is an event… Continue reading Foodie Fest OKC – October 2022
The “Maine” Event
The sounds of laughter and clinking of glasses could be heard. It was just background noise as I ripped through the claws and tail, challenging myself to pull out the biggest piece of meat possible without breakage.