Comfort Food
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie
That’s amore! And amore is what I’m feeling for Marye’s Gourmet Pizza Pub. Tucked away in a shopping strip in Westlake I found what is so far my favorite cheese pizza in Austin. It’s a white pizza, with olive oil, garlic and mozzarella, fontina, provolone and parmesan. Simple, garlicky, delicious. This is not your average, … Continue reading
Roasting tomatoes brings out their sweetness
Often in winter, the quality of tomatoes is not stellar, even when you choose hothouse or organic ones. I have a recipe that will bring out every ounce of flavor from those tomatoes, whether they are fresh, slightly overripe, or even not quite ripe. This recipe doesn’t care if the tomatoes are a bit long … Continue reading
With love, from Texas
Y’all, there is nothing that makes me happier than picking out a variety of Texas-made treats to send to a friend, and acquaintance, or a work associate. I recently picked up a few things for a client who is based in Louisiana (also a great state for delicious goodies), and the hardest part was trying … Continue reading



