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How To Plan Your Dream Culinary Road Trip

Nothing brings people together quite like food, so a culinary road trip ticks a lot of boxes for people. In fact, a culinary-themed event, in general, is hard to beat.

Meet The Creator

Hi my name is Sheila. I love to cook, bake and create new recipes. I am so glad you are here. I created my blog Welcome To My Kitchen in 2009. My recipes: Pecan Praline Apple Pie and Beef And Mushrooms on Biscuits were created by me and published in the Gooseberry Patch cookbooks Harvest Homestyle Meals {2019] and the new released Moms Best Sunday Suppers (2023).I have worked fulltime for a pharmaceutical for the past 23 years. Thanks again for stopping by and I hope you enjoy my articles and recipes.

Sheila

Peach Burrata Salad

July 25, 2025

  Peach Burrata Salad The Quintessential Summer Dish Summer calls for simplicity, vibrancy, and flavor—and nothing captures the season quite like Peach Burrata Salad. This dish celebrates local produce, laid-back luxury, and moments that beg for sunshine and chilled rosé. With its balance of sweet fruit and rich cheese, it’s a stunner at picnics, patio dinners, or quiet porch lunches. Whether you’re curating a lifestyle…

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Grilled Chicken with Summer Herbs

July 24, 2025

  Setting the Scene: Summer in Texas, Where Flavor Meets Ritual There’s something sacred about summer evenings in Texas. As the cicadas hum and golden light spills across weathered porch boards, dinner becomes more than a meal—it becomes a ritual. For me, this recipe is a love letter to outdoor kitchens, charcoal smoke curling through rosemary sprigs, and the joy of slow, thoughtful cooking. The…

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Savoring Central Texas: My Culinary and Cabin-Filled Escape to Fredericksburg & Beyond

July 23, 2025

There’s something magical about Texas when you slow down enough to taste it—from the sizzling prime steaks to crisp Hill Country wines and the serenity of rustic cabin mornings. It’s not just a weekend getaway; it’s a love affair with good food, boutique shopping, wine tours, and deer-watching at dawn. ️ A New Favorite: Casa Do Brasil Recently, I discovered a new jewel: Casa Do…

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Comfort with a Crunch: Fermented Fennel & Citrus Slaw

Comfort with a Crunch: Fermented Fennel & Citrus Slaw for Picnics, Wellness, and Summer Gatherings There’s something deeply comforting about the crunch of a summer slaw — especially when every bite tastes like the garden itself. In my ongoing Summer Garden Comforts series, today’s recipe is a nod to crisp textures, tangy twists, and nourishing ingredients that support your body while delighting your tastebuds. Whether…

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Summer Garden Gumbo

There’s something undeniably comforting about letting seasonal ingredients speak for themselves, especially when they come straight from a sun-kissed summer garden. This summer garden okra chickpea gumbo vegan recipe is a soulful tribute to plant-based flavor—where the lush earthiness of okra meets the creamy bite of chickpeas in a warm, creole-inspired embrace. Whether you’re hosting a porch dinner at sunset or cozying up with a…

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