Author: Black Tie and Jam

Getting my meal prep on for this week. Lots of veggies and other prepping make dinnertime easier. All the produce that needs chopping and slicing is listed along with the amount needed for each item. The recipes for each item is listed next to know where that item will end up. Check out the menu […]

EAT AT JOE’S! I’m not kidding! Joe’s Pizza and Pasta is a must-visit when we are in the Victoria, Texas area. My son attends college there, so we have occasion to visit often. There is not a thing on the menu that I have not liked. We have made the habit of dining in the […]

If you are interested in meal prepping but are not sure what it is, meal prepping is the practice of preparing elements of a meal ahead of time to make preparation easier. Sometimes it also means making a dish to store in the refrigerator that is ready to go on demand. I started meal prepping […]

La Terrazza Mexican Grill is located at the Victoria Mall in Victoria, Texas. Customers can enjoy authentic Mexican food at affordable prices. The menu is impressive and extensive, showcasing a wide variety of wine, beer and cocktails along with dozens of entrees from which to choose. The hardest part is to leave room for dessert! […]

I can tell I am dreaming of warmer days and the coming of Spring when I can sit on the patio in perfect peace, listening to the sounds of nature. My vision somehow always ends up with a cocktail, such as this Watermelon Sangria. Watermelon juice, found near the cold juices in the grocery store […]

Below are some good books I plan to read over the next year. I am finishing up Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy from my 2022 reading list, but after that, I am good to go for 2023. For a while, I was teaching high school Writing and Literature and did not have time to read. […]

It’s been a long time since I meal prepped. I definitely have missed having everything prepared that will help me put together my planned meals every week. Meal prepping is a regular post on my website. I show you the meal plan for the week which includes breakfast lunch and dinner. Links are provided to […]

Your family will enjoy this Keto White Chicken Chili as a change from traditional chili. Made with tender chicken and creamy sauce, this Keto version is made without beans. If you are not following a Keto diet, you can easily add white beans or serve the beans on the side. Adding avocado, cilantro and sour […]

Do you like Cobb Salad? Well, this is a Cobb Salad on bread, so you should like this sandwich, too. It is just the thing for lunch on a hot summer day! Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 tsp. prepared horseradish 1/4 tsp. dried basil Your choice of bread ( I used a Simple Mills Artisan […]

I love that zucchini or yellow squash are available all year round. The best thing about this side dish is that you can eat it hot or cold. This Keto side dish goes with EVERYTHING!! Ingredients 3 large zucchini, sliced thinly lengthwise extra virgin olive oil for grilling 3 Tbsp. Salt and pepper to taste […]