DIY

We Reno’d Our Dining Room- And SURVIVED!

November 21, 2017

Crappy picture, I know. This is part of the reason why renovating our dining room was a thing. Renovating it a month before Thanksgiving shouldn’t have been a thing, but it was. Our dining room has a twelve foot wall. TWELVE FEET, my friend. Do you know how difficult it is to furnish a wall…

This post isn't a debate! So don't @ me about sug

This post isn't a debate! So don't @ me about sugar vs. butter and salt. I'm a Yankee. I eat cream of wheat, not grits. Ya girl doesn't have to be from the south to make a memorable bowl of grits, and neither do you! This post IS about how these grits got me past the most important round of auditions on a competitive cooking reality TV show. Click the link in my bio to read what went down. https://senseandedibility.com/cheesy-grits-garlic/

It's National Hot Toddy day, which is only fitting

It's National Hot Toddy day, which is only fitting seeing as how my throat is on FIRE because mountain cedar season in CENTRAL TEXAS IS THE DEVILLLLL!!! My recipe soothes the throat and soul with a generous nip of good ol' Irish whiskey. https://senseandedibility.com/classic-hot-toddy-with-whiskey/

Tell me a quirky food habit of yours!🤔 ONE of m

Tell me a quirky food habit of yours!🤔 ONE of mine is my obsession with turning everyday things into something edible. Seriously! From candle scents to cocktails- I'm trying to make recipes from what I see, smell, and taste. Every year I make copious amounts of Coquito (#recipeontheblog) and this year was no exception. It's a must for most Puerto Ricans (and many other Caribbean Hispanics) during the holidays. In fact, I made so much Coquito, I needed some way to use it all up. Drinking that much may be frowned upon in some cultures. This Creamy Coquito Cheesecake, with its Coquito topping, is the love child of my obsession with creating and my abundance of booze. While I made mine with traditional Coquito, which includes rum, feel free to use alcohol free Coquito or even eggnog for your dessert. https://senseandedibility.com/coquito-cheesecake/

If you've never made Cream Puffs at home, I have

If you've never made Cream Puffs at home, I have news for you: you've wasted money. Don't kick yourself just yet, though. Once you get the hang of making the Pâte À Choux dough, you'll have unlimited access to all sorts of desserts and appetizers. Not only will you have the base for these Valentine's (or any Day) Cream Puffs, but you'll also be able to make profiteroles, eclairs, and their savory counterpart: gougères (cheese puffs)- anytime you crave them. So, let's throw the checkbook out of the window- because, I mean, who even uses checkbooks anymore- and bake at home. https://senseandedibility.com/valentines-day-cream-puffs/

Mais Cher, it's nearly Mardi Gras season and this

Mais Cher, it's nearly Mardi Gras season and this King Cake needs to make an appearance at your festivities. This version is filled with pockets of cinnamon-sugar filling and cream cheese and decorated with festive sprinkles. Scale yours back or let the good times roll! https://senseandedibility.com/mardi-gras-king-cake/

What would you serve these Easy Smothered Pork Cho

What would you serve these Easy Smothered Pork Chops with? Mashed potatoes are my go-to, as they keep this meal as simple as possible. Steamed rice, pasta, or even leftover stuffing are great suggestions, too. Skip on over to @simplyrecipes for the link to my take on Easy Smothered Pork Chops.

A recap of my highs, lows, and everything in betwe

A recap of my highs, lows, and everything in between! andicutoffallofmyhairtoday HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! https://senseandedibility.com/2019-year-review/

Do you need a bougie drink to ring in the new year

Do you need a bougie drink to ring in the new year? Having trouble summoning your inner-mixologist? Well, I 👏🏾am👏🏾 here👏🏾 for👏🏾 you👏🏾Boo! As Snoop said: a little gin and [pomegranate] juice is all anyone ever needed to get a laid back party started. Float a generous amount of @veuveclicquot on top and your NYE celebration will be a bubbly as your personality. https://senseandedibility.com/pomegranate-rosemary-sparklers/