Every time I write a post including canned chipotle peppers I think we should really have a resource post for those who aren’t familiar with them or might even be afraid to try something new. So here we go! What are they? Chipotles are small peppers (often jalapenos), usually 2-3 inches long that have been… Read Post
Over the last three years since our little blog was born, there have been a lot of changes, but a few things have always stayed the same: an orange segment and the colors blue and green. So I totally giggled when I uploaded these pictures to my computer and realized that I had made orange cookies with… Read Post
I mentioned on Monday that this salad comes from my sister-in-law Stephanie. She used to make it in my post-marriage, pre-reproductive years, which was also the time when I first discovered this total cooking obsession that has kind of taken over my life in the best way possible. This salad was my first venture into the… Read Post
Kate and I both attended Brigham Young University and the boys of our Alma mater beat Gonzaga last week, securing a spot in the Sweet 16. They take on the University of Florida this week- and guess where? The Big Easy. So of course we have to throw out a little Cougar-love on OBB! And… Read Post
In the past few weeks, we’ve gone from winter to summer in Louisiana with spring barely making an appearance. Or maybe it did, but I was so busy with book and blog stuff that I missed it. Either way, I’m a little bummed and it’s hot outside. And if you were reading our blog last… Read Post
I’ve told you before that I have a weird habit of watching shows on the Food Network while working out. The other day I was sweating my cookie-pie filled love handles off on the treadmill while watching Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. They were at some little hole-in-the-wall that was famous for their meatloaf sandwich. Not… Read Post
So I totally get that tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day. If I were with it and awesome, I’d have adorable little leprechauns sculpted out of homemade fondant or something like that. Instead? Yeah, I’ve got Bananas Foster Bread Pudding, which, in spite of my Irish heritage and the fact that I’m completely smitten with Irish… Read Post
If there was one word to sum up the last few days it would be- whew! We had SO much fun, but we’re also glad to be back in our own homes with our sweet families. The absolute best part of our trip was getting to meet so many of you wonderful readers! Thank you… Read Post
NOTE: This Giveaway is now CLOSED. Happy Friday! We are busy cooking away today with some of you readers who are kind enough to join us. So, we thought we’d make today short and sweet and give away a couple of cookbooks! Leave a comment to enter! Winners announced Monday. Note: Only comments on this… Read Post
Today’s post seems fitting because we have so much to celebrate this week! In honor of Kate, we’re partying for Mardi Gras (ya know, good girl style, with fried carbs instead of inappropriate flashing and public drunkenness) which also coincides with Brazilian Carnival, something dear to my heart (again, make some Brazilian Lemonade don’t wake… Read Post
So first of all, if you’re seeing this post, that means that you’re also able to see our new blog design! If you’re using a reader, hop on over to www.ourbestbites.com to check out our shiny new look! For all of you who have cursed us in weeks/months/years gone by about our sucktacular recipe index,… Read Post
