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 ]
Stubb’s Bar-B-Q Steak and a Giveaway
I'm sure every community has restaurants that are revered for their local cuisine. South Texas is no different. Whispered in hushed tones of reverence, there are certain barbecue joints that have earned the right to simply be known as the place. Stubb's ... [ Read More ]
Giveaway: Magimix by Robot-Coupe 16 Cup Food Processor Package
Hey y'all! Monday mornings are pretty gross most of the time, so this morning, I thought maybe I could brighten your day with a super fun, super generous giveaway. You've heard of Magimix by Robot-Coupe, right? You know, the awesome folks behind the Vision ... [ Read More ]
The Perfect 10 Kookie Giveaway
Let's talk, y'all. We all love cookies, right? And hate that kids go to bed hungry all across this nation every night? Right - so now that I know we're on the same page, I want to tell you about a fundraiser put together by American Express, pastry chef ... [ Read More ]
Giveaway: Stocking Stuffers for the Ultimate Foodie
If you're anything like me, you're in full-on holiday scramble mode. I don't know how I ended up here. Every year, I intend to start purchasing Christmas gifts in August. Up until about 2007, that's what I did. By December, I was sitting back cool, calm and ... [ Read More ]
The Best Garlic Mashed Potatoes
There's no getting around it. Thanksgiving food is nothing without healthy doses of cream and butter. From the butter that crisps the roasting turkey skin to the fluffy whipped cream that tops pumpkin pie, all the food on your Thanksgiving table simply gets ... [ Read More ]
Giveaway: Chef Lala Sauces & $25 Visa
A while back, I attended a cooking demonstration at our nearby King's Supermarket. The demonstration was taught by none other than Chef Lala, one of my favorite Latina chefs. Why is she one of my favorites? Because she's dedicated to healthy living and tons of ... [ Read More ]
Giveaway: Built NY Gourmet Getaway Pack
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Jenne! Jenne, I hope you love your stylish new lunch accessories! I kind of feel like things have been a little sporadic here on B&B the last few weeks. I think maybe it's time to tell you why: I got a ... [ Read More ]
Happy Anniversary to B&B! Giveaway: Le Creuset French Oven in Dune
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Bonnie C.! Bonnie, I hope you love your Le Creuset French Oven as much as I do. Four years ago today, I posted for the first time to Bluebonnets & Brownies, this little blog o' mine. I couldn't ... [ Read More ]
Sausage Vegetable Lasagna
Lately I've become obsessed with Lasagna. Which is weird for me. Growing up, it was one of the few dishes that my nanny did not make well, so much so that it turned me off of it completely. I think it had something to do with the crunchy noodles where they got ... [ Read More ]