House & Home

Chinese Coleslaw

I love cabbage!  It is one of my favorite vegetables.  I know not everyone likes it, but if you do, here is a delicious recipe my husband introduced me to.  There are similar recipes that I’ve tried but this one is a favorite.  Enjoy! Read more…

Perfect BBQ Ribs – Just in Time for 4th of July!

This recipe sounds so delicious…I can see a stampede to Central Market in the works.  Famous Dr. Pepper baby back ribs (serves 4 if you got a mess of other fixins or 3 if you have a hungry couple!) Read more…

Enhancing Your Home’s Curb Appeal

As a homeowner in Austin, I’m always looking for ways to enhance the curb appeal of my home. One of the most cost effective and easy ways to update your home is by Read more…

Everyday Granola

Bon Appetit (June 2010) has just published a recipe for granola that is wonderful!  Good granola is expensive, but this way you can make it yourself for a fraction of the cost. Read more…

Home Maintenance

I’d like to invite everyone to become a fan of my FaceBook Marshal Company (Termite and Pest Control) and TexCode (Inspection Service).  If you fan my pages, you can learn all about how homes work and all about the pests that attack our homes. Read more…

Homemade Pimento Cheese: Yum!

My mother used to make this pimento cheese recipe and my husband couldn’t seem to get enough of it. It’s so much better than what you buy in the store, and is a nice alternative to everyday sandwich meat. Read more…

Mississippi Mud: best dessert EVER!

You will either love me or hate me for this crowd pleaser. My cousin Betty makes this for every family reunion, and it is to die for!!! Read more…

Janet’s Cauliflower Salad

The best recipes are the ones you fix over and over again, the tried and true. Here is another great salad recipe from my collection. I first had it about twenty years ago and fell in love with it. It is a little tedious to prepare, but well worth it. Here’s what you’ll need: Read more…

Anytime Cucumbers

Are you frequently stumped for an easy but wonderful dish to bring to your office lunch or pot-luck supper at church? Let me help you with that… Read more…

Delicious, easy Gazpacho

Here’s a quick and delicious summer-time recipe for Gazpacho. Mix equal parts of: Read more…