Overnight Bananas Foster French Toast is perfect for Father’s Day breakfast. Sweet, caramelized bananas with a hint of rum turn this overnight french toast from comforting to OH WOW! Father’s Day this year is pretty special around here. It’s James’s first, just like Mother’s Day was mine, and I want to make it extra special. …
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This Classic St. Germain Cocktail is perfect for New Year’s Eve. Light, bubbly and sweet, it’s also great on a Tuesday. Bubbles make everything better. Happy New Year’s Day to you! How about a little hair of the dog that bit ya? If I’m completely honest with you, I planned to post this drink recipe …
In Northern New Jersey, it’s not even close to peach season. But in the areas surrounding San Antonio and Austin, it’s been peach season for a few weeks already. Fredericksburg peach season, to be precise. Fredericksburg was founded in the 1840s, and named for a Prince of Prussia. When people think of Texas, they probably …
I first had these bar nuts pre-dinner outing at Pam’s house several years ago. As we waited for one of the fellas to get home so we could all go nosh on pizza at some cool boutique-y little restaurant in Connecticut, it was clear that everyone was ravenous. Ever the perfect hostess, Pam grabbed a …
One of my fondest memories from last year’s Big Summer Potluck was standing in the kitchen, surveying the chaos of the Friday night party, when Colleen from Souffle Bombay flew by me with a big smile on her face and a little frozen jar of brilliance that she thrust into my hands as she walked …
Shiner Bock Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting are as decadent as they sound. Earthy and rich, this is no kiddie cupcake. Only grown-ups allowed. If you’re Texan, you know Shiner. Shiner, Texas, that is. Famous for one thing: Shiner Bock beer. Spoetzl Brewery, where Shiner Bock is brewed, has been in business since …
Things have been a little quiet around B&B through the holidays. James and I made our three and a half day trek from New Jersey to San Antonio, arriving just in time for the family’s Christmas Eve celebrations. I decided to take a little break and really enjoy my family. I’ve been having a blast …
Kahlua Pie has been a family favorite at my house for decades. Make it mini or make it full-sized. Just make it! Kahlua Pie has always been a big deal in our family. Nanny made it a lot, especially at Christmas time, when my Uncle Charlie would request it as his “birthday pie” – he …
Bluebonnets and Brownies 2011-09-01 1 hour 1 pie The other week, Jennie put out the request that we all make a peanut butter pie for the ones we love. I was definitely inspired, only, the one I love is as anti-peanut butter as you can get without actually being allergic to peanuts. I was pretty …
I hope you guys enjoyed all the guest posts last week. I am so grateful to have such good friends willing to offer up their hard work to fill in. That’s really what life is about, isn’t it? Good friends, there for you during the tough times. One thing about going home to San Antonio …