During “the most wonderful time of the year,” you MUST include CHOCOLATE and LOTS of it!! Our family favorite is Peppermint Bark! I’m sharing the easiest Peppermint Bark recipe ever and a promise that this is sure to be hit at any event you host or attend! Directions 1.) Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 2.) In […]
Hospitality
“Hello Dolly’s” (AKA: Magic Cookie Bars)
Ya’ll, this holiday recipe is hands down, the BEST ever! This delicious holiday bar is a treat I have enjoyed my entire life! Southern Living Magazine describes these best: “gooey, slightly crunchy, and melt-in-your-mouth, chocolate-coconut heaven.” And that, my friend, is a TRUE description! For a stronger caramel flavor, swap dulce de leche for sweetened condensed […]
Pumpkin Butter Cake Bars (From the kitchen of Williams-Sonoma)
The Back Story… Several years ago, I walked into a Williams-Sonoma store lol and was slapped upside the head with an incredibly buttery, spicy fragrance that filled the air and changed my life! Haaaa!! In their test kitchen, they had just pulled out a pan of their buttery pumpkin cake bars! Wow, one melt-in-your-mouth bite […]
Building a Barn (Pt. 4)
My goodness… Are we really almost done? ! So many incredible changes have taken place since my last blog entry! All the hardscape has been poured and is already stained by the tracks of various equipment that has come in and gone out. The giant barn stands proudly above everything else out here and seems […]
Nicole’s Signature House Dressing
Every now and then in life, you meet a really inspiring person. My friend Nicole, who was born and raised in Hungry, possesses a unique and simple style. Everything about her is thoughtful and intentional. Her style, interior design and her cooking, reflects a unique and simple Hungarian flair. Nicole came to the United States […]
Building a Barn (Pt. 1)
Our beautiful ten and a half acre ranch, located in the Texas Hill Country, had an already amazing 2800 square-foot home on the property as well as a smaller 1000 square foot Casita next door. Although the recently remodeled 1970’s ranch house had been transformed into a GORGEOUS modern farm house, we knew the true […]
It’s Mardi Gras Season Ya’ll!
“Heifer Happy Hour” is on the road this month and sharing Mardi Gras Fun! With my Sister in Law, out in Southern California, Jess and I are sharing some fun history, the delicious traditional “King Cake.” And we’re sipping on that oh-so-famous, Pat O’Brien’s “Hurricane” which is the signature drink of the Big Easy! Join […]
Table Scape 101
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou Isn’t that a profound and truthful statement… I hope that when friends and I part ways after an evening together that if they’ve been entertained in my home […]
Setting the Table
Setting the table isn’t what it used to be for sure. Back in the day, the table was probably (more often than not) set with fresh linens, dishes of all kinds and silverware perfectly laid out according to specific etiquette rules. Today life is busy and hectic and families are running full speed. All the […]
Love Bark
Because when Love bites, it’s both salty and sweet! “Love Bark” is the same as traditional, “Peppermint Bark” (minus the peppermint). The wildly, popular peppermint bark is both enjoyed and given as gifts during the winter holidays. Love often times can really have a bite- meaning sometimes love can disappoint! So, we decided to put the sweetness […]
Heifer Happy Hour at Trails End
One of the things I love doing most is spending time with my girlfriends! Join me for the January Heifer Happy Hour with my best friend of over 40 years, Melissa Sansom. This month we are on-location at her beautiful hacienda, sampling some incredibly delicious coffee creamers to add to your favorite coffee during these […]
Texas Beer Tasting
Here at The Lucky Horseshoe, our tiny Texas Ranch, my son Sky and I are out in the cow pasture, tasting and giving our thoughts and opinions on some Texas brews! Just before the sun was setting, with the heifers right behind us, we were able to taste five great brews, exchange our opinions and […]
Cilantro Lime Dip and Dressing
Our Cilantro lime dip/dressing has become a family favorite. I picked this recipe up many years ago and today, whip it up almost monthly! This creamy and spicy dip is perfect with chips, warm tortillas, carrot sticks or even bell peppers. Adding a healthy squeeze of fresh, lime juice […]
Wine Tasting: Becker Vineyards, Tempernillo
This month we are thankful for Becker Vineyards pout in the beautiful, Texas Hill Country. We are sharing our thoughts with you on their fabulous Texas Tempernillo.