Stories from a mom – Love is never divided it only multiplies.
I never quite understood the amount of love we are capable of creating until I became a mother. I remember thinking there was no way I could feel more love … Continue reading
Stewards of the land
“Farmers are not honored enough for the work they do. Not just as producers but as stewards of the land…” – @FoodTank – And then I see these beauties … Continue reading
A little messy, but that’s ok.
At Mongolian Hot Pot in Houston, the experience is all about cooking your own meat and vegetables in a steaming, spicy broth that’s shared in the center of the table. … Continue reading
Inspired by the past
If there is such thing as vacation blues, I am sure I have them. Since I came back from Europe a week ago I have not been able to … Continue reading
Everyone ate together at the same time.
Back when I was a little girl, I did not know my father would be the first foodie to influence my life. My father had high standards about food and … Continue reading
One to give, the other one to receive.
“Do you want to be happy? Travel with 2 bags, one to give, the other one to receive” Goethe. One of the things I love about Mexico is how some … Continue reading
Time for good food, a hearty laugh and a great conversation.
When my sons were in pre-school their Montessori guide (today a dear friend) invited them to celebrate her daughter’s 5th birthday party at her family’s restaurant. La Tuna Grill was … Continue reading
Joyful Living
On Easter Sunday I took my camera and went on a personal assignment. My local park in New Braunfels, TX gets booked months in advance to celebrate Eater Sunday. Families … Continue reading
A Hug You Can Taste
Imagine coming home from work to a surprise party waiting in your living room. The moment you open the front door, the smell of oatmeal cookies fills the air—it’s unmistakable. … Continue reading
This little pig…
Learn where your food comes from! This little pig is out on the fields all day. This little pig only eats grass and grains. This little pig can come home … Continue reading
Pedro’s Inspiration.
Pedro Schambon’s dedication to organic farming is inseparable from his commitment to helping and educating underprivileged communities. At My Father’s Farm, he works tirelessly to cultivate fresh, local fruits and … Continue reading
Bees looked happy in Floresville, TX
Two weeks ago, I visited Floresville, TX, on a spring day that made the countryside look like a Matisse painting. After weeks of rain following a brutal drought, fields were … Continue reading
A new Look!
I visited Elizabeth a month ago at the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio http://www.ciachef.edu/texas, when she was giving her delicious Brazilian Fish Stew a new look. I got … Continue reading
Meet Lynn.
If I had to choose one quality to describe Lynn Forres it would be: Good taste. For “Downton Abbey’s” fans, she would be a modern “Lady Lynn” http://www.pbs.org Lynn Forres … Continue reading
Peppers
It took the vendor at Farm-to-Market three months to harvest these peppers. After this picture was taken, they decorated my studio for two weeks. Then I roasted some and made … Continue reading
The Kitchen Press 