Sandy is a cookbook author, culinary teacher, and chef
while Steve acts as Chief Taster, confidant, and chauffeur.
Welcome fellow locavores!
Here we share with you the culinary hidden gems and under-appreciated talents from the four corners of the United States as my husband Steve and I seek out all things unforgettably yummy in our great nation.
Amazing chefs, farmers markets, outstanding recipes, culinary tricks & tips – and let’s not forget the wineries: we will share all our knowledge and great finds with you!
We hope you’ll chime in with your own raves too!
We look forward to seeing you here, and on the road.
Sandy,
A traveling locavore.
OUR LATEST CULINARY ADVENTURES
The Grace Museum Abilene TX
This was our second visit to The Grace Museum Abilene TX. Our first time there was a little over two years ago at Christmastime. The Grace Museum Abilene TX The Grace is located smack dab in the heart of historic Abilene's downtown area. Today it is a local and...
Dyess Air Force Base Abilene TX
Visiting Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene TX was a first for us! Ever since Steve was an Air Controlman in the Navy, planes excite him. Dyess Air Force Base Abilene TX As we were driving to Aldi to shop for groceries with our friends Sandee and Mack, we noticed signs...
Sakura Sushi Sulphur Springs TX
While Steve and I were mooch docking at our friends' home, we celebrated our 55th Wedding Anniversary. After much deliberation we decided to go to Sakura Sushi and Seafood Grill right in Sulphur Springs TX, for our celebration dinner. Sandee and Mack suggested a whole...
Glass Bathrooms of Sulphur Springs TX
Steve and I were completely dumbfounded when our friends, Sandee and Mack, took us to see one of the biggest tourist attractions in their little town. The Glass Bathrooms of Sulphur Springs TX are completely unique and definitely attractive. Glass Bathrooms of Sulphur...
Our First Taste of Chicken Fried Steak
I'm sure by now you know me well enough to not be shocked that a dish could be on my Bucket List. While visiting our friends in Sulphur Springs TX, I mentioned that I had never eaten Chicken Fried Steak. Sandee and Mack were astonished, and made sure to rectify that...
Fish City Grill Pearland TX
We have totally enjoyed our visit and travels with our RV friends and now it's time to get back to our regular programming. 🙂 While we were still in Pearland TX outside of Houston, we went to Fish City Grill with our friends there. And it was quite good. Fish City...
RECIPES
Crustless Key Lime Cheesecake
Yummy Crustless Key Lime Cheesecake is from the soon to be released book The Diabetes Cookbook for Electric Pressure Cookers.
I received a review copy of Shelby Kinnard’s and Simone Harounian’s new book on “instant healthy meals for managing diabetes” last week and couldn’t wait to dive in because all of the recipes sounded so delicious. I don’t think it matters whether or not you are diabetic, these recipes are healthful and quite tasty. The recipes are also great for anyone following the Keto Diet! And, because life is short so we should eat dessert first, I started my foray into The Diabetes Cookbook for Electric Pressure Cookers with the Crustless Key Lime Cheesecake!
OUR LATEST RECIPES
4 Tips on Hosting the Perfect Winter Dinner Party
This post has been updated from the original post that published on February 22, 2022. Winter is the perfect time to host a dinner party! The holidays are just around the corner, and there’s no better way to get into the spirit than by inviting your friends over for a...
Easy No Knead Bread
A few weeks ago our sweet daughter-in-love sent me the recipe for the fabulous bread we had enjoyed during our visit for Thanksgiving. The Easy No Knead Bread recipe was just that...EASY!!! Remember when we couldn't get yeast during the height of Covid? Well I managed...
Ways to Enjoy Cooking Even More
Are you looking for ways to enjoy cooking even more? If you want to embrace a healthier lifestyle, then you need to find the time to do some home cooking. This post originally published on April 10, 2023 and has been updated with additional material. Ways to Enjoy...
Our Thanksgiving Feast
Our Thanksgiving Feast was originally published on Food and Fond Memories on December 1, 2009 by sandyaxelrod Leave a Comment (Edit) This may have been my very first, or possibly second post ever! The recipe at the end of the post is for the most fabulous and easy...
Cheesy Spicy Spinach Maria
Cheesy Spicy Spinach Maria makes an amazingly delicious side dish. But it could also, easily be served as a dip with toasted pita chips to whet your appetite before dinner. Cheesy Spicy Spinach Maria A couple of months ago I told you about our amazing meal at Bimini...
Hattie B’s Nashville Hot Chicken and Recipe
The post Hattie B's Nashville Hot Chicken was originally published on August 23, 2021. Since I was hankering for some of that amazing chicken the other day, I tried to duplicate it using a recipe that I adapted from Lee Brian Schrager and Adeena Sussman. I must say,...
Jimmy’s Milan Salad
I originally published this on July 8, 2009, only about 8 months into my career as a food blogger. Because this post about Jimmy's Milan Salad has consistently been one of my all time most read posts, I decided to republish it with some very improved photos. Years ago...
Baked Broccoli Cheese Casserole
What do you do when you discover two heads of broccoli lurking in the back of your fridge? Well you make a Baked Broccoli Cheese Casserole of course! The other evening I was seasoning a couple of pork tenderloins for Steve to grill on his new Jumbo Joe Weber charcoal...
