I'm a native Texan with a passion for good food and Texas history. Tex-Mex is a way of life for me, and so is baking!

By: Amber

Hi, friends. It's been forever and a day. There are lots of things happening on the B&B front. So many that there hasn't been a spare second to share, to photograph food, to write down recipes. To say I miss it would be an understatement. But there are ... [ Read More ]
By: Amber

I don't often make peanut butter cookies at home. Don't get me wrong, I love them to the ends of the earth. But my incredibly British husband didn't grow up with peanut butter, and finds the taste off-putting. I know. I don't know how I married him either, ... [ Read More ]
By: Amber

Want the recipe for these ridiculously good bars? Head on over to Chocolate, Chocolate and More. I'm guest posting to support my friend Joan, who passed away in October. Every pageview works towards income for her three kiddos, so please visit! ... [ Read More ]
By: Amber

Brownies for Two made with deep, dark black cocoa. They make the perfect-sized dessert for you and your honey, in a matter of minutes! If I made a list of some of the most joyous things in life, there's a few things it would absolutely have to include; ... [ Read More ]
By: Amber

Mixed Berry Mascarpone Scones are sweeter than sweet, with a delightful "cream tea" flavor to them that can't be beat. Mascarpone makes them wonderful. You know how sometimes you get an idea in your head and it just won't go away? That's where these ... [ Read More ]
By: Amber

Maple Bourbon Balls really pack a punch. They're fantastic little bites of bliss, great for serving at your next party, shower, or barbecue! Do you know what I love about being Southern? We can party. It may seem like we're all proper and mannerly, but ... [ Read More ]
By: Amber

Banana Yeast Bread is a totally different way to think about "banana bread". With a cinnamon brown sugar swirl, you may never go back to quick bread again. Call me crazy, but I'm kind of over banana bread. I mean, I've made Strawberry Banana Bread, and ... [ Read More ]
By: Amber

Meyer Lemon Butter Cake needs no frosting or frills. It's light and sweet, and perfect for snacking. Here we are, y'all. New year, new you, right? Only, in my case, it's new year, new site! I've been planning the move from Bluebonnets & Brownies to ... [ Read More ]
By: Amber

Coconut oil banana muffins have a delectable crumb topping that makes them hard to resist. They make a fantastic breakfast any day of the week. My first Mother's Day is coming up. It's pretty monumental. For the last few years, it's been a somber ... [ Read More ]