Here we are in the last few days before Christmas and a new year is approaching fast. If you've been running around trying to get everything done and suddenly realized you haven't made any Christmas goodies yet, then fear not because I have a few last minute recipes that'll please even the pickiest of 'Grinches" … Continue reading Happy Holidays
Hello everyone! The Holidays are here and I am always surprised at how fast they come and go. I know I say that every year so it must be me! Today I have a super quick recipe that you can use on so many things but it can save you if you hate the taste … Continue reading This Simple Addition, Can Save Your Tastebuds!
Once again the Holidays have rolled around and now we're only a few days away from Thanksgiving. With so much going on in the world today it's a good idea to try and slow down for a little bit and focus on all the things the holiday means to you. Take some time and bake … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving Ya’ll !
Regardless of the fact that September and October flew by me this year, Halloween has arrived. Soon my doorbell will be ringing as the little ghosts and goblins come trick or treating. As usual I have carved my pumpkins and they have become Jack O’ Lanterns. Now I’m faced with the age old dilemma, to … Continue reading Happy Halloween!
Hello and welcome to another long awaited post on Boone Appétit! In life there are times when even the best laid plans get set aside while everything is happening around you. This has been the reason I haven't posted in a few months. However, I have also been busy eating and cooking so I have … Continue reading Let Them Eat Weeds!
If you head out east in Tucson on The Old Spanish Trail road you'll soon come to Saguaro National Park. It's one of two National Parks in Tucson dedicated to preserving the Saguaro forest and the rest of the desert flora and fauna. That's about as far east as Tucson goes because the park is … Continue reading Old School gets a New Vibe
Here in the desert southwest it's that time of year when the weather is just perfect. Warm days in the 70's and nights just slightly cooler. It's a time of year when many residents find themselves entertaining visitors from other parts of the country or world. If you have guest or you're looking for something … Continue reading Get Your Cowboy On!
Hello and thanks for stopping by. Today I wanted to talk a little about going over the border into Mexico. There are many places to cross into Mexico but I'm going to be talking about the border town of Nogales, that is only about 60 miles from Tucson. I know recently there was a tragic … Continue reading Why Journey to a Border Town?
Ever heard of Chilaquiles? Pronounced (chee-lah-kee-lehs), it's a word from the ancient Aztec language, Nahuatl, meaning “chilis and greens.” When I first heard about this dish it reminded me of the Jewish dish Matzo Brei, only because you use staples of both cultures, the corn tortilla and the matzo to make these dishes. Chilaquiles however can … Continue reading Ancient, Simple, Delicious!
Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by. I had thought of doing a post a few weeks back on resolutions and how to stick with them and on and on, but let's face it, most of us have already stopped trying to complete our resolutions by now. So many blogs jump on the bandwagon and … Continue reading 2023 The Year of Reading Labels?