5.15.2012

Lavender Sugar

I recently received a jar of lavender sugar from a friend and decided to make this heavenly concoction for Mother's Day. I'm obsessed with anything lavender, so this was right up my alley! I often sprinkle the sugar in my toddler's Bulgarian yogurt for breakfast and he loves it! 

The sugar itself is quite simple to make; simply blend one cup of granulated sugar with two tablespoons of organic culinary grade lavender flowers in a food processor. Then decorate your container as you see fit. I used a Bormioli Rocco Quattro Stagioni Anphora 10 ounce canning jar, brown burlap, raffia and handmade recipe card with hang tag.

This is sure to be a great addition to any pantry and makes a wonderful housewarming gift or party favor! Stir into hot or iced tea, sweeten scone, pancake, or muffin batter, sprinkle over sugar cookies before baking, or mix into softened butter for a sweet, herbaceous spread. The possibilites are endless and delicious!



10.26.2011

Service doesn't start when you have something to give – it blossoms naturally when you have nothing left to take.

- Nipun Mehta -

5.14.2010

When life gives you lemons...make a cocktail!

At a wedding last weekend, in Palm Springs, CA, I discovered something delightful. A refreshing concoction of Acai vodka and fresh lemonade. A cozy cocktail for a hot summer day. Check out Absolut Berri Acai Vodka and don't forget the garnish!

3.25.2010

Listen up, boys and girls!


Check out the new album from Zooey Deschanel & M. Ward. It's refreshing and easy and especially good for the drive to work! The music brings me back to simpler days – when I was a tot and we would listen to a Patsy Cline tape on the way to my great-grandfather's farm to go fishing. This is definitely for the faint of heart.

If you live in Austin, swing by Waterloo Records to get your copy!

3.16.2010

Light Roast Flavored Coffee - Maple Bacon Morning Coffee

Light Roast Flavored Coffee - Maple Bacon Morning Coffee

I'm definitely going to give it a try and will report back soon! I love bacon and I hardly go a morning without java.

2.03.2010

Tofu and Asparagus

I have almost perfected my tofu-cooking skills with this recipe! What a scrumptious dish, especially with Jasmine rice. What I lacked in Hoisin sauce, I made up for with red pepper flakes and extra garlic. Yum!