My love affair with potato soup began many, many, many years ago.  Although many, many, many years ago I did not know it was potato soup. Back story:  Aunt Nela was my mother’s sister.  To say that she was a fantastic cook would be an understatement.  Sweet Mother of Pearl!  Could she ever cook, bake, ...

A bazillion years ago at the State Fair of Texas in Big D there was a local chef demonstrating how to make Stir Fried Rice.  At that point of my life, I do not believe I had ever heard of Stir Fried Rice. (This was long before Panda Express.)  I sat through the demonstration, and ...

At Casa Flamingo, there is always a party.  Cathy and Caitlyn entertain easily and with such grace.  Someone is usually out by the pool.  I envy how they do it.  Last time we were there, Caitlyn was making stuffed jalapeno peppers on the grill. (I can not believe that I can not find a picture ...

When Melanie Ann and Olive came to visit, I needed a side dish to go with the left over BBQ.  I thought I would make Chinese cold slaw because I didn’t eat get to eat very much Chinese cold slaw at the Big Jubilee Supper, and I really like Chinese cold slaw.  When I got ...

Rumpledethumps – what a name!  I love saying it – Rumpledethumps, Rumpledethumps, Rumpledethumps.  Isn’t that fun.  What you need to know is that this is a British mashed potato, cabbage dish that is topped with cheese.  I’m here to tell you it is yummy in the tummy!  Becky brought this dish to the Big Jubilee ...