by elizabeth on February 28, 2009

I think brussels sprouts have gotten a bad wrap. A lot of people gag just at the thought of them, and their reputation as smelly mushy mini cabbages is difficult to shake. Well I’m a brussels sprout lover, always have been – and I’m going to do my darndest to change your mind about brussels [...]
by elizabeth on February 27, 2009

This is a super simple and fast recipe that will make a great side dish for almost any protein. We served these thyme roasted tomatoes at our first dinner party here at this old house, and they went well with cedar planked salmon.
Ingredients:
1 roma or plum tomato per person
Kosher salt
Fresh cracked black pepper
2 tbsp dried [...]
by elizabeth on February 27, 2009

If you are like me, you’ve discovered the wonder that is chevre (or goat cheese as less waspy less pretentious folks call it). Chevre is so freakin delicious it should be a food group!
Mmmmm. Cherve.
However, if you are not as enamored of goat cheese, you certainly could adapt the recipe using a cup of [...]
by elizabeth on February 26, 2009

Now that we are getting more settled here at this old house, we are starting to get into a routine of cooking easy weeknight dinners at home. Interestingly enough, I’m learning that nothing makes my West-Texas-Meat-&-Potatoes Man happier than some good ol’ vegetables! This makes me so so so happy because I spent much [...]
by elizabeth on February 25, 2009

Big news for The Waspy Redhead this week! Monday I learned that I got the job I’ve been interviewing for since early January! It’s a great opportunity, and an ideal fit with my background and goals. Starting in mid-march, I’ll be working in the development office at a highly respected local private school. Though [...]