The South Padre Island Flip Flop Foodie

Country Style Beef Ribs I found at Aldi's were the base for this really delicious Instant Pot meal. Additionally, I had a con...

 I have been off for some time, things ever-evolving. Trying to stay safe and alive during Covid19. A brief scare at the end of 2019...new ...

My lunch today - dinner tonight for the hubs! I have not blogged for over three years.  I have often thought about sitting down a...

Just a quick update... it has been over 2 years since diagnosis, I had a successful Stem Cell Transplant, and am in good remission with main...

Due to the need for quality cancer treatment, my husband and I have relocated from the South Padre Island area back to Austin.  I love blogg...

A dear friend set this up for me - I am sharing it here . I started preparation for a Stem Cell Transplant on November 1st.  There is no c...

Medical issues have resulted in a several month hiatus for me. I hope to return sometime soon. Please keep checking back!

My granddaughter always likes to make cookies when she visits...and eat those cookies too!  I noticed she had a "how to draw" b...

I love Dirty Rice from Pappadeaux's Restaurant.  I've never eaten it anywhere else and really didn't know much about it othe...

Yes, I snuck in some carrots! We love pasta and it can always be counted on for making a quick week-night supper.  I am generally fine...

I always have more fresh basil than I can use from my little pots on the deck.  Every year I think "I need to find a way that works...

Simple miniature daisies coated with Lemon Drop Glaze with a small yellow center piped from thickened, colored glaze. When it is Spring...

Ready to package! This is really just a quick share!  If you want to learn how to make these cute cookies, there is a wonderful tutori...

A very light violet royal icing stenciled onto base-coated cookies - these three were all using Designer Stencils products.  The flowers w...

I remember wanting to go to Liam's for the last two "event" dinners...and Mr. Flip Flop groaned about putting on "rea...