An (Un)Professional Guide to Life as a Newlywed
Musings of wife living, working, playing in the Alamo City.
A few months back I got into a baking mood and decided to start baking bread, which is odd because J and I hardly ever eat bread at home. Because of this, I go weeks without buying bread at the store, so when either of us ever do get a hankering for a sandwich, we have nothing to put it on!
Read MoreWhy I haven’t shared this recipe on the blog yet is beyond me. It has been one of our go-to’s whenever we are stumped with what to make for dinner. The recipe calls for basic ingredients you should always have in your pantry, that’s why it’s such a great dish to make, especially if you haven’t been to the grocery store in a while.
Read MoreTwin Sis and I enjoy cooking, although that hasn’t always been the case… at least for me. In college we lived together in a townhome, and, most nights we either picked up food, or Twin Sis handled the meal while I helped.
Read MoreI offered to bring a utensil-free snack to our book club meeting this month. Because the book we read was about the American Revolution (click here to check out my review of The Traitor’s Wife), I searched for a yummy American- themed snack.
Read MoreJ and I hosted the inaugural “Friendsgiving” party with our close friends this past weekend. Each gal was entrusted with bringing a crucial dish to complete our feast. Being the hosts of the gathering, I offered to take on the task of the turkey, stuffing and a side dish.
Read MoreAfter almost two months of silence on my blog, I finally got the urge to write again. Sometimes my writer’s block gets so strong that I literally cannot think of anything good to write about. I then get distracted by work and other obligations and completely forgot I have a blog all together.
Read MoreOddly enough there aren't to many good Italian-American restaurants on the side of town J and I live. Luckily, Maggiano's is one of the few. You can get good food (and a lot of it) for a nice price. Especially since they give you a 'to-go' pasta for free when you order a pasta at the restaurant.
Read MoreLasagna is a sacred dish in our family. We have it on special occasions or when sometimes when the family gets together on Sundays for dinner. The recipe is passed down by teaching the younger generation.
Read MoreWhat a weekend! It was filled with family, friends and food. What's better than that? Not much, in my book. On Friday night J and I went out to eat with my parents whom we haven't seen in a few weeks. On Saturday night I made a new lasagna recipe (coming soon in another post) that is definitely worth sharing, and on Sunday morning our close friends came over for a World Cup watch party.
Read MoreCurry has struck again on the blog! Man, I never knew how much I loved curry until last year, and now I can't seem to stop eating it. Lately, I've only done Thai curry dishes, but I've already been told by a fellow reader to try out out Indian curries, so I'm on the look out for those.
Read MoreIt's been almost a month since I wrote my last blog post. I'm sorry :/ On a good note, Twin Sis and I have been beyond busy with work. On a bad note, I've neglected other things I enjoy doing like write to you all.
Read MoreY'all know I enjoy cooking. It never used to be one of my favorite things to do, but the older I get (and the second I moved out on my own), I learned I need to have some basic skills in order for myself and my waistline to survive adulthood.
Read MoreJ purchased a cooking class from Sur La Table for me for Christmas, and Saturday night we got to enjoy it together! I had gifted my mom a class we did together a few years ago and we had a blast, so I was very excited that J and I could experience one together.
Read MoreHappy New Year! Dah I can't believe it's 2018. This year, God-willing, I'll be traveling to two amazing exotic destinations, celebrating my 2nd wedding anniversary, turning 28, and hopefully experience a lot of other memorable and positive moments with life, business, and my blog!
Read MoreLately, I've been sticking to my go-to meals (like Red Beans and Rice and Cottage Pie) since holiday schedules have been rather hectic, When I have made something new, I've completely forgotten to grab pictures of it. We tried this fabulous Slow Cooker Chicken Curry that I really wish I would've snapped pictures of because we loved it. When I make it again, I'll be sure to share.
Read MoreWe're on a gnocchi kick lately thanks to Food Network & Cooking Light Magazine. Obviously, they are coming out with cozy fall and winter recipes and gnocchi seems to be the center of their attention.
Read MoreI'm a huge fan of cooking magazines. I love flipping through the pages of Food Network Magazine & CookingLight and ear-marking all the delicious recipes I want to try out. I love sites and blogs to find new and interesting meals to make, but there's something about paper. Cookbooks and magazines are still my go-to's.
Read MoreWhen you think of Italy what do you think of? Off the top of my head, it's food, history, and... food.
Read MoreMy mom used to make us gumbo all the time growing up once the weather turned cooler. It's such a well-rounded dish that's full of flavor.
Read MoreNot too long ago J and I spent a weekend at the family lake house with my parents and their friends. The husband of the couple hails from London, England so every time we see him we always ask him about life on the British isle. Food, history, accents, soccer- there isn't a topic untouched.
Read MoreA lifestyle and fashion blog about a newlywed living in Texas. Recipes, fashion ideas, more!
I'm Samantha, a 30-something mom who enjoys traveling, drinking red wine, ALL things Corgis, attempting to DIY my way through interior design, and my deliciously fabulous husband. Thanks for stopping by!
