Even though it’s beginning to warm up in Las Cruces, we have still had a few cold, cloudy and polar-vortex wind whipped days this spring. This is nothing compared to the snow that parts of the northern tips of the country have experienced – over spring break no less. This 3 Step Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe is a perfect fix! There were many a days as…
It seems like only moments ago we were decking our halls with garlands and wreaths and preparing for Christmas dinner. Dainty paper mache Easter eggs, miniature seasonal chocolates and pots of sprouted bulbs now seem to dot most supermarkets. And have you been to Hobby Lobby? They’ve practically been a rabbit themed park in full bloom since valentine’s day ended. Whether you’re excited about Spring because…
Even though the holidays have come and gone it is still very much winter! The past week has been a not so quiet reminder of that fact. In Las Cruces not only did have we had incredibly cold temperatures – we also had polar vortex wind. Really, this isn’t surprising. It’s always a little windy and this is just a small taste of what spring has…
I always thought of cream puffs as something quintessentially southern. Wouldn’t they pair nicely with tea or lemonade on a notebook-esque white wraparound porch and some finger sandwiches? I mean, you know the one in the vision you have of being the perfect hostess when company swings by? I’ll be real honest you’re kind of lucky if I keep ice around for you most of the…
I’m all about making things as easy as possible. After twenty-two years of life on this earth if that’s the one thing I’ve taken away as a lesson it’s a good one. There’s nothing wrong with making a cake completely from scratch. But I love this recipe so much because you don’t have too! By making a few small tweaks you can take your chocolate box…
My Granny O was a spitfire up until the day we lost her a few summers ago. She was full of life and was more liable to chase you around the house with a broom or the cloth she’d been cleaning with if you’d done anything remotely naughty. She was a fighter. Granny O fought to care for her children during the depression era – and…
There’s a lot of pressure when cooking for family. I don’t think anyone understands that better than moms. In fact if the Bad Moms 2 trailer is any indication I feel they whole holiday season they turn into bigger superheroes than the rest of the year. There are so many dishes. Not only is there the main dish but also all of the sides. Plus desserts…
I have so many warm memories of Thanksgivings past. Today we’re going to discuss the 3 Step Green Bean Casserole Recipe that is part of so many of them. Growing up we traditionally did Christmas at home, but would travel for Thanksgiving. We typically would spend Thanksgiving day splitting time between both of my maternal grandparents in Carlsbad. Which meant A LOT of eating. For several…
When my parents visit from Texas, they always have lots of stories. They span the gamut of the Texan customs, animal updates and of course tales of the grandparents. Their neighbors are some of the sweetest people I’ve ever heard about in my life. They should both be well sainted by now for all of the care they have taken of my grandparents when my parents…
I know that pot roast isn’t exactly something that gets heralded as something new, interesting or trendy. In fact the only time it’s ever been mentioned in popular culture is probably in holiday movies. More specifically, The Grinch. I can still remember hearing about what an honor it was to ‘carve the roast beast’. Even though it’s not something that’s trending on Facebook it’s still a…
Hi, it's nice to meet you! My name's Lauren. Lover of bad 90's movies, green chile and proud Furbaby Momma.