I grew up in Texas, but my roots are Louisiana. And Louisiana is all about good food and, well, gumbo is a staple. There are all different types of gumbo as well as different styles. There is seafood gumbo, duck gumbo, dove gumbo…you get the point. This is one of my favorite gumbos and one of my go to recipes….
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Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Lost on a Drive
Before we begin, I must clarify when I say lost on a drive that I do not mean an actual drive down the highway. Nor do I mean figuratively. I mean actually lost – but on a horse in a pasture in what cowboy’s call a drive. I just thought it important to clarify. Ok, now we can walk down…
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Today, a gift.
written February 2015 Today we popped open a champagne bottle. It’s no special day other than the fact that there is snow on the ground. This has been a wintry week filled with ice and snow. And yesterday we finally got pure white, powdery snow. Something about the stuff makes you turn into a kid again. It’s utterly delightful. And…
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Gather Around the Table
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. There is just something about gathering around the table with family and friends. The Pilgrims thought it important way back when, and I can’t help but think it might be more important in the hustle and bustle of life today.
Abundance (in the rain)
This morning I drove in the rain. Which may not seem like a big deal to some…but when you live in these parts rain isn’t always a given. With each rain drop that hit the windshield, I easily found a reason to give thanks. Not too many months ago, we were concerned about needing to move some cows due to…
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