Texas is finally cold, and I'm ready to get cozy with a bowl filled with warm soup. But you know what would be better? A pumpkin full of warm soup. It's just that much more awesome. This soup is full of fall flavors and beautiful in color. And to make you feel even cozier, I added a splash of…
I've been on a pumpkin kick lately. 'Tis the season, after all. Enter--pumpkin, lasagna, full of herbs and tangy cheese and caramelized onions. Give this dish a try while pumpkin is still in season. It could very well replace your traditional lasagna, and even when pumpkin isn't at your fingertips, swap in butternut squash. Here…
Update! And the winner is...Pierre Desjardins: "There is a moment in early May, about two days where, for the first time the air is warm, sunlight bathes the delicate young green leaves…the first sidewalk cafés are open, walking leasurly and all the people look young and happy. Greatest time of all the spring season…love it!"Congrats…
I first met Catherine McCord this passed April at the Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. I was holed up waiting to tape Jimmy Kimmel Live and trying not to be very social until it was all over. But for some reason I decided that Catherine McCord would be the right person to see during my…
Before I show you this recipe, I thought I should mention that if you like exotic meats like Wagyu Beef, Venison, Elk, Lamb and Bison, I'm giving away an organic Exotic Burger Collection from Fossil Farms on my Facebook Page, so be sure and enter!Now for the recipe...I just finished a mini road trip through…
Here I am with another homemade holiday gift idea! On a scale of 1 to 10, how far along are you with your Christmas shopping? I have a little poll on my sidebar that you can take. I'm about 50%... it's a Christmas miracle really, since I usually am down to the wire.Here is a…
There are so many wonderful bakers out there and I can't say I am one of them. I'm more of a fly by the seat of your pants person in the kitchen. I have good instincts from being trained by lots of stern French chefs but I can't say I have ever been a masterful…
It's Day 3 of Thanksgiving Revisited! We're moving right along here. If you've been reading this blog for a while you know that I am not a fan of doing dirty dishes. I love spreading out in the kitchen and making a beautiful mess. But I have a hard time facing a big stack in…
These are the facts that we know:1. There was an apple tree and a pear tree growing nicely outside the cabin minding their own business. They were producing nice fruit and dropping it on the ground at their leisure.2. In the morning there were claw marks down the side of the pear tree and most…