magnolia chic

I am largely a product of public education. An educator’s daughter, I was privileged to attend some of the best public schools that...

Pesto is the thing that dreams are made of. It is a simple yet meaningful condiment that adds an incredible depth of flavor that is...

2008 was a banner year for me. But not for the reasons you would imagine. I’d moved to Houston, was a small business owner and a stay at...

It’s pumpkin season!! Pumpkin spice and everything nice. Pumpkins are a part of the squash family, cousin to butternut and acorn. This...

One of my earliest memories was sitting on the steps outside of my ballet school, waiting to be called in for class. Adorned in pink...

Cabbage is a splendiferous staple on our table. This cruciferous gem is an antioxidant, anti inflammatory, promotes digestive track...

As most of you, my life has been filled with joyful highs and the lowest of lows. A mix of awesome chances and character building...

This is everything. Protein and vegetables galore. An entire meal in one cute turkey breast. 4 Turkey Breasts 1 Onion, finely chopped ...

During the summer my Bug, Bean and I had lots of fun adventures. One of our designated days, “Thirsty Thursdays,” were comprised of...

The humble black eyed pea is beautiful in appearance and a nutritional powerhouse.  Originating in West Africa, it has been a staple in...

Well, summer is coming to an end. And it has been a stellar one indeed. The corn crops have been bountiful this season. Brightly hued...

I had trouble with yesterday.  Don't get me wrong. I was fully aware of the day and took some time of reflection that morning. I just...

Roasted chicken is a weekly staple at my table. My dinners are decidedly veggie centric and a simple roasted chicken serves as the...

The Good Over the past week I’ve been asked how I was feeling. In truth I’ve been trying to gather my feelings. Being a New Orleans...

Summer seventeen is dwindling down to its’ final days. While that sentiment is saddening, we aren’t ushering it out unceremoniously. In...

Jerk chicken is the cornerstone of Jamaican cuisine. With its’ distinct flavoring consisting of an intrinsic combination of cinnamon,...

We've had some dark days in this half of 2017. Darker days in the past few weeks. We've watched a good portion of it. We’ve paid just...

The Dan Dan Noodle is asian street food at it's best. Originating from Chinese Sichuan cuisine, it is typically spicy and prepared as a...

This week, I had an extreme case of the Mondays. And for a good reason. After much consideration, we decided to sell my childhood home...

Okra is an underrated gem of the Mallow family. The edible green seed pod is 90% water and low carb at 7%. High in fiber, vitamin C and...