I am avoiding my oven like the plague right now, as I do every year about this time. Summer hits us hard in Texas and I'll do anything I can to keep from heating up the house with the oven.
This generally means that I turn to my handy crock pot(s) for assistance with cooking...
Read MoreIt's all about the crock pot for me right now! I'm not supposed to be on my foot any more than I need to be for another full week. And let me just say, I cannot wait to get out of this boot and be able to shower again!
Yes, I've been downgraded to bathing since I can't get my bandaged foot wet after a minor surgery I had a week ago.
When I registered my 'shower complaint' with the doctor this morning at my post-op check up... he said it was one of his most common fusses.
Thankfully I haven't had much physical pain. Just the nuisance of not being able to get around very well...
Read MoreIf you've ever been to Austin or ever plan on visiting, you have no doubt heard of the famous Mighty Cone! It's an amazing little food truck located in downtown Austin that serves up hot'n'crunchy everything.
This past weekend when discussing a few new recipe ideas with my mom she said something along the lines of, 'Well if you can make a healthy version of a Mighty Cone you'll be the best cook ever!' Tada. Now... where is my 'Best Cook Ever' award mom? I'm waaaiting...
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