Well, we did it again. This is Part 2 of our food challenge game with our friends Pat and Steve, Janet and Jeff, and Lisa. This challenge brought in a new contender, our friend Joanie and her hubby, Johnny. In our last challenge, the Rotisserie Chicken Challenge, it was about … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Homemade Corned Beef
I have a very nostalgic relationship with traditional corned beef. Pretty sure it's because my Nana and I used to cook it every St. Paddy's day and I would always wonder why we didn't eat it on any other day of the year! I cook a corned beef every few months, when I see them at … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Savory Dark Cherry Sauce
We recently partook in a Merlot and food pairing with some good friends. We brainstormed and schemed about what foods and flavors would pair well with Merlot and hence, this Savory Dark Cherry Sauce came to life. I wanted something that had that deep cherry flavor, but wasn't too … [Read more...]
Where to Eat: Habañeros Mexican Restaurant
This place has become another regular spot for us on some level. It’s a small space inside (they also have a few tables outside) but it’s a good spot to take Sammy, the people are super nice, and the food is really good. You can check out the photos below but here are a few of … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Hearty Meat Lasagna
Pretty sure it's a common-known fact that Lasagna is one of the greatest comfort foods of all time, ever! Nothing better than a rich, cheesy, chewy slab of Lasagna on a cool evening. Here's an easy recipe that you can make in bulk and freeze some for later. Trust me, you'll want … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Easy Peasy Pork Chile Verde
We've told you before how much we love tacos. And we weren't lying. I worked up a new (new to me) way to make super easy Pork Chile Verde. If you want it fast, this is your ticket. Oh, and they rule on a nice, warm homemade tortilla, which you can check out how to make right … [Read more...]
Three Pinot Noirs from Baker & Brain
We recently had a motley crew of friends over (Lisa, Amy, and Mark) to do a little drinking and eating…because that’s what Paso Roblans do. Well, other people do that too, not just Paso Roblans. The reason for the gathering was the vertical of Baker & Brain Pinot Noirs. A … [Read more...]
The Bistro at San Antonio Winery
Forgive me for I have sinned. Not really. I just haven’t been keeping up on blog posts and I’m long overdue to write about a few things we’ve done recently. One of those things is to check out the food from the Bistro at San Antonio Winery. … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Breakfast Tacos
Yeah, that's right! I said "TACOS". Pretty sure they're one of my favorite things on the planet, and these will be yours, too! If you're feeling extra industrious, make yourself a batch of these amazing (and easy) homemade corn tortillas first. The beautiful thing about breakfast … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Mole Poblano
When I was in college, I spent some time studying Spanish in a colonial town in Mexico called Puebla. One of the most amazing things that I took away from that experience was the amazing food and cooking experiences that I got to enjoy. Mole Poblano originated in Puebla hundreds … [Read more...]