Happy Monday everyone! I woke up fully energized after a nice long weekend. It has been almost a week since we returned from New York and I think I am FINALLY caught up on my sleep from that trip! I probably will not feel rested until I have this baby of mine, but I can say for sure that I feel wonderful today. That is all that counts. Living one day at a time and with purpose.Saturday morning was … [Read more...]
Recipe Challenge: Electric Mixology by Marx Foods {**Electric Green**}
I know it is probably too early to be talking about cocktails but hey, it is 5 o'clock somewhere, right?When Marx Foods approached me a few weeks back asking whether I would be interested in creating a cocktail I was excited. When I heard about the secret ingredient, I was a bit apprehensive.Szechuan Buttons was the secret ingredient which I had never heard of before, but buttons in a … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Cookies {Gluten-free}
It is officially cold and snowy and wintery.Did I say I was excited for winter and snow?I think I did. And I regret it.Everytime I step outside, even if I am all bundled up, I still feel the cold wind.I do not exactly dislike Michigan it is that I thought I was mentally prepared for it. Ha!I looked at the weather in Texas and realized it is a balmy 75 degrees. Such a change from the 19 … [Read more...]
Apple Cobbler Parfaits + Giveaway #2
Good morning! I see that people have enjoyed signing up for the GREAT giveaway I posted yesterday. Do not feel intimidated. You can leave ONE comment and still have a chance to win. Check out yesterday's giveaway HERE.This past weekend I bought lots of apples to serve as a snack to the college students before performing in Ryan's recital. I bought Gala apples at a GREAT price but I also ended up … [Read more...]
Coconut Key Lime Tart {Not Your Regular Summer Pie}
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenThis week has been super hectic. I noticed I have only posted recipes and nothing about what has been going on in this house of music. Ryan started school Wednesday and it has been pretty non-stop since Monday even before school started. Ryan has been preparing for his graduate recital which happens on September 19th. Boy, was I not ready on Monday when I knew … [Read more...]
