Damian’s Cucina Italiana launches new Aperitif menu for First time in 34 years
For the first time in 34 years, Italian mainstay Damian’s Cucina Italiana is launching a new menu in honor of an old, Italian tradition known as the Aperitivo, a light meal or drink which follows the end of the workday as a kind of warm up to dinner. Diners are invited to visit the restaurant’s adjoining Portofino […]
Spooky Skull Cakes
In the season of ghosts, goblins and Stranger Things, I thought it would be pretty appropriate to make a spooky treat for Halloween. This year, I made some spooky skull cakes. It started out as a love affair with a skull pan I found on Amazon. I knew that I wanted to do something with […]
Mini Banana Bread
Lately, Bryan and I have tried to be very conscious of our food waste and one way we aim to do that is to repurpose some of the foods we can’t eat before they expire. Deeply red strawberries perfect for frozen for smoothies or sorbet. Wilted leaves are wonderful for pestos. My favorite repurposing is […]
Xochi: blooming beautifully in Downtown Houston
I got really excited when I found out that I would get to meet Chef Hugo Ortega. Not only is he a James Beard Award-winning chef, but he’s a Houston legend with a group of highly frequented restaurants in our fair city. His food is unforgettable and authentic and I was thrilled to get to try his […]
The Morning After: Brunch spots that satisfy
Dates for Bryan and I are sometimes few and far between these days as things are transitioning in our lives, so we take a day date wherever we can get one! We recently made a trip to Houston Press’ Morning After Brunch. I love Houston Press events like Morning After Brunch, Menu of Menu’s, and Tacolandia […]
No Knead Garlic Bread
First thing’s first, guys. I love bread. Especially a no knead garlic bread. via GIPHY So that’s why when I found this recipe, I was excited. I could make my own, squishy, soft bread MYSELF? I was up for the challenge. Thing is, this was no challenge at all. 4 ingredients and roughly 3 hours […]
6 myths about Diabetes and Diabetics.
You guys know that when I was first diagnosed with my chronic illness, Type 2 diabetes, last year, I was absolutely devastated. I thought that I had done everything wrong. I thought that I had ruined my health and my body and my life. I was hard on myself, and I blamed myself to no […]
Have avocados all the time with Avocado Ice Cream
Ya’ll gave me a whole lot of criticism about my avocado ice cream, but I am absolutely sticking with this recipe. BECAUSE IT ROCKS. Avocado ice cream? You couldn’t pay me to eat it pic.twitter.com/kqjpoiVkQ3 — Cherise/LADA (@SweeterCherise) September 19, 2017 At this time of the year, avocado production winds down, and we’re often stuck finding […]
How to make Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Remember when you were a kid, and your parents would take you to grab donuts on Saturday or Sunday mornings? Those were some of my favorite times as a kid. Those trips were the first time I got to make a decision about what I wanted, and a chance to enjoy a sweet treat while […]
Diabetes-Friendly Classic Apple Pie
If you want an EVEN MORE lightened version of this pie, check out my Apple Pie Trifle. I was born with a sweet tooth, y’all which is obviously a challenge for me with my low carb diet. This classic apple pie recipe is really interesting for the holidays in that way! I don’t always like […]
The 8th Wonder of The World
No, it’s not that 8th wonder, it’s the kind you can drink! Since Bryan and I have moved into the loop, we’ve done a lot more to explore our city. Although we both love beer, breweries (and Battlestar Galactica), we’d never been to 8th Wonder – the craft beer gem of the East End. The “Brew […]
How to Grill The Perfect Chicken
Disclaimer: Head Country BBQ did send me sauces and spices to review, and I used them to develop this recipe. I wouldn’t endorse or suggest a product I didn’t love 100%. Ever had a fear of burning off your eyebrows? Well, I have, and that fear comes from the heat of grilling. I will […]
Sticky Buns
I love it when my house smells like freshly baked pastries, but who doesn’t? That’s why, even though these Sticky Buns are intense work, they are so worth it. This week I had a whole house that smelled like I lived in a bakery! There are two magical things about these babies – using Bourbon […]
Chicken Carbonara
Chicken Carbonara is one of those recipes that you can cook at a moment’s notice. You probably have everything you need for in your pantry, and it is a stunningly simple dish. Bryan and I had friends over a few nights ago, and I made us a huge bowl of Pasta Carbonara (but without the […]
Boozy Strawberry Peach Lemonade
Me loving summer is somewhat of an understatement. I actually love Houston’s sticky weather because it keeps my skin young, and always offers a chance to get some vitamin D! But there’s nothing that I love more than cool cocktails in the hottest months of the year. I especially love Boozy Strawberry Lemonade! I think […]
The perfect steak
Step-by-step, how to make the best steak.
Sunday Brunch: Chicken and Waffles Edition
In the breakfast battle between waffles, french toast and pancakes, I appreciate each of them in that order. I will pick waffles over any breakfast food (aside from mimosas, if you want to count that as a food). Waffles are just the best – like, who doesn’t like a food that has little compartments to […]
Downtown Hotspots: Osso & Kristalla and Potente
Whether you want a casual evening with friends, or an upscale date night depends on whether you visit Osso & Kristalla, or Potente. Located a few blocks west of Minute Maid Park in Downtown Houston, These restaurants easily fill your cravings for some simple, rustic takes on Italian food. Both restaurants are owned by Jim Crane, the Owner of […]
