I love a bit of the unusual, especially when it comes to food! Each person eats an average of over 89,000 meals in their lifetime. If a person stuck to the same old fruits, vegetables, and meats, they might get bored with their food. Patty Pan Squash is a flying saucer-shaped squash that can be… Read More
A few weeks ago some friends had a great idea for a group of us to go to Nacogdoches for an overnight trip. I had attended a conference at the Stephen F. Austin State University, but had not had the chance to tour the town. Nacogdoches is the oldest incorporated town in Texas. With a… Read More
My local Brookshires is now selling dragon fruit, so I just had to try it! Dragon fruit is a mildly flavored fruit about the size of a large lemon. It may be hot pink (red) or yellow in color with green scales. The pulp is white or red and contains black seeds. Its flavor is… Read More
Although I have wanted to go to Italy for over a decade, this is my first trip! Spoiler alert…it was all I imagined it to be! You may be thinking Rome, Venice or Florence, but my Italy experience involved Lake Como, Mosso Santa Maria, Biella and Milan. I am so glad I started in this… Read More