• Making Appetizers at Home: Potato Skins

    October 15, 2013Danita

    One of the great things about going out to eat….appetizers! Appetizers are a wonderful invention!  Who came up with them anyway?  The French?  It sounds like a “French” word, maybe?  And what does it mean?  I have an idea…”reason to eat something really yummy before dinner”….but only at a restaurant.  What do we call it…

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  • Lacey Cheese Crisps

    August 16, 2013Danita

      They taste a lot like Cheeze-Its Last week we had a “game night” at our house.  We always enjoy casual gatherings, but every now and then it’s FUN to have a more “formal” dinner party.  When we do this I usually try to have appetizers for the guests to snack on while I’m finishing…

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  • Homemade French Bread Pizza

    August 15, 2013Danita

    French Bread Pizza – Homemade All of this week’s posts are about entertaining and hospitality including tips and recipes. I remember when French Bread Pizza was first introduced.  It was a new item offered by the frozen pizza makers.  When I was younger, I was a VERY picky eater, but since I did like pizza my mom thought I…

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  • Texas Trivia and Homemade Tortilla Chips

    August 6, 2013Danita

    Time for a little Texas Trivia! What is the official snack of the state of Texas? I know, all of you out there NOT from Texas are saying, “Texas has an official snack?”….Why, yes we DO! IT’S TORTILLA CHIPS AND SALSA! Is anyone REALLY surprised?  Not if you’re FROM Texas.  Official Snack of  Texas I…

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