Sandy is a cookbook author, culinary teacher, and chef
while Steve acts as Chief Taster, confidant, and chauffeur.
Welcome fellow locavores!
Here we share with you the culinary hidden gems and under-appreciated talents from the four corners of the United States as my husband Steve and I seek out all things unforgettably yummy in our great nation.
Amazing chefs, farmers markets, outstanding recipes, culinary tricks & tips – and let’s not forget the wineries: we will share all our knowledge and great finds with you!
We hope you’ll chime in with your own raves too!
We look forward to seeing you here, and on the road.
Sandy,
A traveling locavore.
OUR LATEST CULINARY ADVENTURES
Dallas Cowboys Stadium Tour
Since Steve and I are spending our last 2 days in Houston visiting our dear friends Laura and Stanley, I found myself not wanting to take any time away from them to write new posts. I'm sure you understand. Bidding adieu to loved ones is never easy, but at least we...
George’s Bistro and Bar Houston TX
Last week my dear friend Laura and I decided that we needed some retail therapy. Since that requires lots of energy we decided to have lunch first and went to George's Bistro and Bar Houston TX. Laura had been there for lunch once before when her brother came for a...
Free Galveston Texas Ferry
What could be better than FREE? It's my favorite price! Well here in the Lone Star State there's a free Galveston Texas Ferry. Last Sunday we took a drive to Galveston with our Florida friends Laura and Stanley, who just moved to Houston a few short months ago. They'd...
4 Tips on Hosting the Perfect Winter Dinner Party
This post has been updated from the original post that published on February 22, 2022. Winter is the perfect time to host a dinner party! The holidays are just around the corner, and there’s no better way to get into the spirit than by inviting your friends over for a...
52 Year Mardi Gras Tradition
For New Orleans residents Mardi Gras is practically a religious experience. And we were fortunate enough to experience a 52 year Mardi Gras tradition at a block party following the Krewe of Tucks Parade. 52 Year Mardi Gras Tradition Every year, since the first block...
Our First Mardi Gras Parade
The day before we departed from our beloved New Orleans we got to experience our first Mardi Gras Parade, up close and personal. And what a fabulous experience that was!!! Words cannot describe what it felt like to actually be at a Mardi Gras Parade. It was so joyful...
RECIPES
Crustless Key Lime Cheesecake
Yummy Crustless Key Lime Cheesecake is from the soon to be released book The Diabetes Cookbook for Electric Pressure Cookers.
I received a review copy of Shelby Kinnard’s and Simone Harounian’s new book on “instant healthy meals for managing diabetes” last week and couldn’t wait to dive in because all of the recipes sounded so delicious. I don’t think it matters whether or not you are diabetic, these recipes are healthful and quite tasty. The recipes are also great for anyone following the Keto Diet! And, because life is short so we should eat dessert first, I started my foray into The Diabetes Cookbook for Electric Pressure Cookers with the Crustless Key Lime Cheesecake!
OUR LATEST RECIPES
Tasting Alaska Potato Chip Crusted Salmon
As I mentioned in my last post, I'm working on a series of 50 eCookbooks - one for each state. I just completed the second book in the series "Tasting Alaska: one bite at a time". It will be available for purchase, along with the first book Tasting Alabama. So I...
Alabama Style Beef Stew
I had this idea for a very ambitious project for quite a while now. I wanted to write a series of 50 eCookbooks, you read that correctly 50 eCookbooks, one for each state that we have lived in, in our RV, plus Hawaii and Alaska that we went to on vacations. I'm so...
Reigniting Your Passion for Home Cooking
Are you wondering how you can be reigniting your passion for home cooking? Most people are aware that they should be cooking at home more often than not. However, with busy lives, it isn't so easy to stand at the stove and make lovely wholesome meals. A lot of people...
3 Ways to Improve Your Cooking Skills Today
Cooking can be such a therapeutic and rewarding exercise, but it’s fair to say that it isn’t always easy to whip up something delicious. Cooking requires patience and skill, and this is something that puts many people off from ever wanting to step foot in the...
4 Factors to Consider When Planning Fruit Desserts
Fresh fruits are packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and trace minerals beneficial to the body. The more fresh fruits you consume, the higher the chances of strengthening your immune system. There are several ways to incorporate fruits into your diet, including...
Secret to Cooking Delicious Meat
If you love to eat meat and you want to learn how to cook it more successfully, there are a lot of things you can do to make that a reality. The truth is that cooking delicious meat might be easier than you assume, and it’s the kind of thing that you are always going...
Candied Apple Walnut Pie
At the request of one of my readers, I am posting my recipe for Candied Apple Walnut Pie. The recipe is from my first cookbook/memoir Affairs to Remember. Candied Apple Walnut Pie Candied Apple Walnut Pie was a popular dessert addition to our decadent dessert buffets....
Incorporating Seafood into Your Social Occasions
As we begin a new year most of us are looking to eat more healthfully. Adding more fish and seafood into your diet is certainly one of the best ways to do that. So I want to offer up some awesome ideas for incorporating seafood into your social occasions and not just...
