Since the holiday travels are quickly approaching, I decided to do one more post, in case I was not able to post during my vacation in Texas. Another reason for posting was to bring back my spirits from some frustrating camera issues this past weekend. It teaches me to be more disciplined in uploading pictures onto my laptop daily for fear of losing all pictures for future posts! Yes....I think I … [Read more...]
Black Bean Chorizo Chili
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenAfter seeing many blog entries for soups and stews I decided to make my own last night. It was so ideal since I had so much to do in my home. It is nice to thrown something together so quickly without really having to worry about it. I was able to fold 3 loads of laundry, clean the breakfast room, dust and pick up our bedroom. The reward was having a thick and … [Read more...]
Cookie Care Packages: Peppermint Chocolate Divinity Cookies, Peanut Butter Blossoms, Triple Chocolate brownie cookies and MORE!
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenTwo posts ago I shared a tradition I grew up with. I continued my baking this past week by making 6 different types of cookies. I was saddened that I was not going to be able to share them with family back home, but I figured that next year, with more planning, I could bake in batches and send them to family back in Texas. This year I decided to bake for new … [Read more...]
Christmas Rice Pilaf
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenIf I were not out of town so much I could post wonderful recipes I have been making over the past week. We have had a slew of concerts to go to and to perform in. Last night was our last concert for the semester, so we are relieved we get to spend some down time at home before we leave for the holidays.My mother and I have been talking about what we could make … [Read more...]
Almond Snowball Cookies
Before I got married, my mom, sister and I had a great tradition. We would set alot of time in December and compile different cookie recipes and split the cookie baking amongst ourselves. Along with some cookie recipes, my mom would make some fabulous cheese balls. Some of the cookies we would make would be Snickerdoodles, Pecan Sandies, Brandy balls, Double-chocolate chip cookies, and of course a … [Read more...]
