A journey of food and music with family and friends
My Mother-in-law Wathon Woodham, is a lovely person. I am fortunate to have her in my life. I am most grateful for the way she raised her son, my husband. He is the best gift that she has given me.
In addition, she is a great cook. I have learned many things from her about cooking and health . Several of her recipes are my favorites. I hope to pass that knowledge down to my daughter. Ashley is a fan of Wathon’s Pecan Pie. Continue reading “Love the family and Oh my, That Pecan Pie”
Milk chocolate. White Chocolate. Dark Chocolate. I’m a EOCE.
Equal-Opportunity-Chocolate-Eater
I love Chocolate. I love the taste of chocolate. I love the way that it melts slowly in your mouth. I love it served in almost any way, that it’s presented. Cake, cookies, candy, pastries, etc. Nothing is better than a cup of hot chocolate on a cold day. It makes you feel all warm and cozy inside. Continue reading “All The Way Chocolate”
New Orleans is a city that I love. I don’t presently live there but visit as often as I may. A city steeped in old world traditions, superstitions and architecture. New Orleans is a small big city. Most anything that you desire, can found within its boundaries. Even some things that you don’t want to find.
Waste Not Want Not Series
Left-over item: Spicy Corn & Crawfish Soup
My Grandmother Theda Faye, cooked the best fried pork chops. They were a beautiful golden brown. The chop was coated in a crispy crust that was delicious. The meat was hot and juicy. It was a party in your mouth. My mouth is watering, just thinking about those chops.
Continue reading “Seared Bone-In Pork Chop, Eggplant and covered in Spicy Corn-N-Crawfish Sauce”
Spicy Corn and Crawfish Chowder and November arriving has our attention focused on Fall season. Leaves are changing and finally falling. Our weather has turned cool. Well, Hades has left us here on the Gulf Coast, but it is not cool. On the Gulf Coast we are able to still wear sandals, short sleeves and paddle boarding is still an option. I won’t even think about sweaters until later in the year.
I have been fortunate to have some of my close friends visit, from far away. I have a house full (did I say full) of very genuine, smart, talented, funny and loving friends. This is my “away” team from Cali, Texas and Florida. My “home team” is fabulous as well. A great network of friends whether they’re the “away team or home team” is a necessity for continued sanity. And Fall Festive Jack-O-Tini with Pumpkin Spiced Rum will add to the party.
Continue reading “Fall Festive Jack-O-Tini with Pumpkin Spiced Rum”
Post Date: 10-25-16
This last week has been jam-packed at my house. Parents, visiting for a spell. Trying to get ready for a house filled with company. Lots of cleaning and organizing and putting the clutter away.
Continue reading “Chocolate Mint Cookie Bites filled with Coconut Cloud”
I grew up in a large city and loved everything that the New Orléans area had to offer. I now live in a small town. I love everything that it has to offer as well. When I visit a large city, I fall in love with the new and big flavors restaurants offer. I become infatuated and long to eat my way across the city.
Continue reading “Smoky Egg Pie with Sausage and Onions Date: 10-22-16”
Last week, my husband inadvertently shared his “virus” with me. I say inadvertently because I know that he didn’t do it on purpose. Although, it would stand to reason if you have been sick, maybe you should NOT kiss your wife. In my husband’s defense, he thought he was on the mend.
Continue reading “Braised Beef Roast Served on a Bed of Egg Noodles with Smoky Gravy”
During the month of October, my mind is on my Grandmother Theda Faye more often than normal. I suppose that is common to focus on the loss of a loved one during the month of their death. Losing a loved one is a loss that we may always feel. For me, the loss is there but softened by enjoyment of our shared memories. Continue reading “Black Pepper Cabbage”
