Welcome!

My family can cook. I don't mean microwave mac and cheese or instant mashed potatoes (though that can be tasty at times). I mean mouth watering, homemade, stick to your bones kind of food that brings you back to your childhood. Food you want to remember and eat again and again. Thanksgivings are epic affairs in my family, and Christmas Eve dinner is nothing short of legendary.

I no longer live in Texas, but I grew up there and my entire family still calls it home. A lot of food that we prepare is influenced by the Texas culture and local, fresh ingredients. My mom and aunt are two of my culinary heroes, and they can whip up anything from a perfect meringue pie to delicious pickled asparagus.

My aunt, my mom, and me (circa 2006)

Just the other day, my mom mentioned how great it would be to have a blog where we could all share recipes and stories with each other. A place to hold our memories and tasty creations. I hope this blog gives you the inspiration to cook what you love and to cook from the heart.