Growing up in southeast Texas taught me to be discerning when it comes to enchilada sauce. We never had store bought sauce, mostly because of allergies in the family. I learned to appreciate well made enchilada sauce from my favorite Tex-Mex restaurants. A good enchilada sauce will make the dish taste delicious no matter what…
Category: Condiments
Snack Time Veggies
Snack time is a perfect time to offer raw veggies! Kids are hungry, so they may be more likely to try something new. My mom often said, “hunger is the best seasoning”. They know that lunch or dinner is coming soon, so they don’t have to try it if they don’t want to. This low…
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Blend
Is it too early? Maybe. But school starting puts me in the mood for fall. I’m ready for a chill in the air, cozy sweaters, and warm soups. However, here in Houston it is still in the 90’s every day. I will have to settle for making a new and improved pumpkin spice blend to…
Easy Homemade Strawberry Jam
I know I said that I bought my last strawberries of the season, but I just couldn’t help myself. I may have a problem… The berries are still so ripe and flavorful, but are starting to lose some of their crisp texture. Guess what that means. It’s jam making time! This strawberry jam could not…
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