Recipes & Stories

Discover Sibby’s favorite recipes, stories, and Hill Country finds—where food, culture, and life intersect.

  These scones are great anytime, but in the fall they really hit the spot.

  This is a great master recipe for baby back ribs. Sauce and Spice Rub recipes are included. Add any sauce you like, but do try this Root Beer version,

Here are just some of the suggested day trips in my area. All of these are close enough to drive to, spend the day and return to your resting place.

  Tried and true, classic coconut layer cake. Old school, nothing fancy. Just delicious. Such a welcome tradition at the Easter table.

  Celebrate the bounty of summer with this easy and delicious soup

Sometimes I add a splash of Monin Lavender Syrup to my drinks to give them a deeper lavender hue–just for fun!    ~Lavender Lemonade~ makes one half gallon    

Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits

Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits

There are certain times of the year that I wouldn’t dream of making biscuits in the morning, but entering company and holiday time, I will be dragging this recipe out.

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Pie Crust

Flaky Butter Crust

  This is an easy go to recipe for pastry crust. This recipe makes two rounds or one round and some nice topping cut outs. Stores well, wrapped tightly, in

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Pot Pies

Pot Pies

Not a holiday goes by that my sister doesn’t say, “you are making pot pies, aren’t you?” I’ve posted about Pot Pies before, but as we enter Thanksgiving and Holiday

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cake with almond

Honey Bourbon Cake

  This lovely, moist cake works as well for a showy dessert as it does for a breakfast spread. Enjoy with a cup of tea on a rainy afternoon. Do

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Comb

Honey Recipes

I have a class coming up in early October that I’m excited about.  “The Secret Live of Bees and Cooking with Honey”.  If you are interested in learning more about

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