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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!

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Best Laid Plans

December 27, 2015 By: Amber

Best Laid Plans

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 ]

Filed Under: Adventures Tagged With: Adventures, Texas

Maple Peanut Butter Cookies

December 16, 2015 By: Amber

Maple Peanut Butter Cookies

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 ]

Filed Under: Baking, Christmas, Cookies, Desserts, epicurious, Holidays, Peanut Butter Tagged With: maple, peanut butter

Leftover Halloween Candy Shortbread Bars

November 6, 2015 By: Amber

Leftover Halloween Candy Shortbread Bars

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 ]

Filed Under: Baking, Desserts, Party Food, Quick & Easy Tagged With: candy, chocolate, easy, shortbread

Brownies for Two

May 26, 2015 By: Amber

Brownies for Two

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 ]

Filed Under: Baking, Bars, Brownies, Chocolate, Desserts, epicurious, In Print, Quick & Easy, Reviews Tagged With: baked, baking, book reviews, brownies, chocolate, Desserts

Mixed Berry Mascarpone Scones for Christina

April 14, 2015 By: Amber

Mixed Berry Mascarpone Scones for Christina

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 ]

Filed Under: Baby, Baking, Breakfast, epicurious, Holidays, Mother's Day, Party Food, Quick Breads, Scones, Strawberries Tagged With: baby shower, baked, baking, berries, scones

Maple Bourbon Balls for Stephie

March 30, 2015 By: Amber

Maple Bourbon Balls for Stephie

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 ]

Filed Under: Booze, Cookies, Desserts, epicurious, Party Food, Quick & Easy Tagged With: bourbon, cookies, easy, maple, no-bake, pecans

Banana Yeast Bread

February 16, 2015 By: Amber

Banana Yeast Bread

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 ]

Filed Under: Baking, Bread, Breakfast, epicurious Tagged With: baked, baking, bananas, bread

Meyer Lemon Butter Cake

January 19, 2015 By: Amber

Meyer Lemon Butter Cake

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 ]

Filed Under: Baking, Cakes, epicurious, Fruit Desserts, Lemons Tagged With: baked, baking, cakes, Desserts, lemons, snacks

Coconut Oil Banana Muffins

January 17, 2015 By: Amber

Coconut Oil Banana Muffins

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 ]

Filed Under: Baking, Breakfast, Chocolate, epicurious, Fair Trade, Holidays, Mother's Day, Muffins, Nuts, Quick & Easy, Quick Breads Tagged With: baked, breakfasts, brunches, easy, muffins, quick bread

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