chef dat underground dinner in dallas

last night we finally did an underground chef dat dinner in deep ellum. i say finally because i had heard about it from several people including suzanne and some friends of the glasses and always wanted to check it out but didn’t have the chance. until last night. what an…

how to pack a cooler.

because ROF is getting ready for his 30th pilgrimage to the indy 500 this weekend, i thought i’d repost an oldie but goodie.  below are pictures of previous trips to indy and i know this one won’t disappoint. from the desk of ROF: there are a few things…

dreaming of friday, on a tuesday.

one of my favorite things to do, ever is stay home on a friday night with ROF.  it’s my blog and i can go on and on about my awesome husband if i want. you see, i didn’t get married until i was 40 years old.  and i…

breakfasts of creative people

i love breakfast. i love the pageantry – the cracking of eggs, waft of bacon, the coffee brewing.  the smells and sounds that get sleepyheads all over the house stirring.  i love morning music (listening to it now, which would be my “downright good music” playlist on spotify.)…

most unbelievable week in review

boy, i’m a very loved person!  what an incredible week i’ve had to say the least.  if it seems like i’m bragging a little bit, i am.  full force bragging.  the week started on monday, like most weeks do, but this was not an ordinary monday.  first off,…

starting forever now

this past weekend, ROF and i threw our first annual chili party.  thanks to my aunt sally and her family’s age-old tradition in california – we copy-catted the concept.  i love the thought of first & annual together.  it means we’re going to do it every year.  setting…

eggs, morning music and the joule

hello thursday, right?   couldn’t get here any faster for me.  today is our day we talk food and drinks.  a favorite subject of mine. if you read my profile (you can read it here) you know that i have a pretty strong point of view on things.  not…

epic steaks, dirty martinis & boobs

there are so many great cooking blogs out there.  this isn’t one of them.  i’m not going to take step by step pictures. but there is a strategy here.  it’s written so that you can read it through and then just do it.  you don’t need hand holding. …