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Spezzatino di Manzo (Italian beef stew) + Longhorn Cowboy Dinner
by Carrie Pacini on March 2, 2013 Posted in Food + EntertainingThe Rodeo has arrived to Houston and it's a big celebration every year. The entire city really gets into it with themed dinners and fun activates. The schools have Go Texan Day and dress up and practice all kinds of dances like do-si-do. This year I especially like what Chef Giancarlo is doing over at Arcodoro this week. On March 6th they are hosting a Longhorn Cowboy Dinner that has an Italian Twist. I can't tell you how much I ...
A quick rainy stroll and a king cake trifle
by Carrie Pacini on February 12, 2013 Posted in Food + EntertainingWe decided to venture out to the tiny creeks by our house but the rain stopped us halfway through our journey. The kids were really looking forward to seeing the family of turtles that recently showed up on the banks. Instead we decided to create some cheer on our rainy Sunday by whipping up this king cake trifle. We layered the slices of king cake with a vanilla custard, fresh fruit and whipped cream. It's been a very rainy ...
A Tasty Jambalaya
by Carrie Pacini on February 5, 2013 Posted in Food + EntertainingThis is a fantastic Jambalaya recipe that I highly recommend if you are in the mood for something warm and spicy. This version includes: Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, and Ham Living in Houston, Texas which is only 5 hours from New Orleans and 2 hours from the border of Louisiana means there's a ton of Cajun influence in Houston's hometown cuisine. This Jambalaya pairs well with everything from a bottle of white burgundy wine to a pilsner beer, or a glass ...





