Somebody told me about Angela’s at the Crosswalk. They couldn’t even remember the name, but they remembered that the pies at a restaurant in downtown Plano were delicious. Since we have been on a pie circuit, we hunted out this fine establishment. Downtown Plano is happening, and we sometimes find ourselves headed north on Central Expressway […]
On our day trip to Waxahachie, Super Sister and I ate at The Dove’s Nest – an excellent restaurant located downtown Waxahachie on the square. We succumbed and ordered the Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie for dessert. Sweet Mother of Pearl. It was full of chocolate, pecans and had a subtle hint of bourbon. Yummy! Marsha […]
Number One Son has a couple of peach trees. I guess it is safe to say that they are not in love with their peach trees. We love peaches. So… they brought us some peaches. Thank you! (For the record – I will happily take more peaches.) These are the first peaches of the […]
I am so happy I do not live in McKinney, Texas. Do not get me wrong. I love McKinney, Texas with its historic homes, beautiful court house, charming shops, boutiques, and trendy eateries. That is exactly the point of this blog. Friend Betty’s son Paul told her about Emporium Pies. Friend Betty told me about […]
Food memories can just make my day. I remember the first time I tasted Mini Pecan Pies. To say that they made a lasting impression is an understatement. It was a gathering at Marie Stobaugh’s home. I thought the little tarts she made that were filled with pecan pie filling were about the best thing […]
Lemon Chess Pie – Yummy, yummy, yummy in your tummy, tummy, tummy! I am sharing another recipe from my mother’s cookbook A+ in Cooking. During Mother’s 44 years of teaching, she collected recipes from the families of former students. These families submitted their favorite recipes, and the results was an excellent cookbook. (Click HERE to read more […]
What a wonderful afternoon we enjoyed at the Storybook Baby Shower given in Jenny’s honor. The storybook decor was wonderful, the food was delicious, and the company fantastic. Both old friends and new friends alike joined in the fun, and these ladies are like family. Words can not express the pleasure of having others share […]
“Momma said there’ll be days like this. There’ll be days like this my momma said.” (Shirelles) Failure. Total failure. I honestly try to keep Lanabird upbeat, positive, and enjoyable, but…. Today it is not going to happen. While pouring over the recent Phyllis Hoffman’s Celebrate Magazine, the recipe for Salted Caramel Pecan Pie seemed […]
Minetta of storytelling fame had a recommendation. I love recommendations, and this one was a winner. The review had been published in the Dallas Morning News about a restaurant called Kitt’s Kornbread Sandwich and Pie Bar. Yes, they serve cornbread sandwiches. Since Carolyn, Minetta, and yours truly were in desperate NEED of some fun girlfriend time, […]
I thought I had lost it. It being – Uncle Raymon’s Coconut Pie recipe. Uncle Raymon was an interesting individual. He was married to my mother’s sister, Aunt Lois. (Yes, the Aunt Lois that is 101 years young.) He was a Junior High School principal, a shoe salesman, and an usher at the […]
