Foodie & Fabulous

Guys! These ice days have been absolutely brilliant because they've allowed me to get back into the kitchen, cook, and photograph food ...

It's cold here in Dallas these days, and has been for some time. It's so cold, in fact, that my car has trouble starting more days t...

So...tomorrow is December 1, 2014. WHAT?! Time never fails to surprise me in its swift passing. Just like that, another year elapses...and w...

As I've mentioned before, my favorite cooking show is Chopped . I eagerly anticipate the baskets of mystery ingredients, and groan along...

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I LOVE QUICHE. It's so easy. It's so tasty. Oh, and it can be *so healthy*--espe...

You know what I love? Simple, elegant, beautiful food. I'm talking about straightforward flavors, simple presentation, and delicious tas...

Christmas is coming! Hooray! :) I'm thrilled. I hope you guys are well and enjoying this December!  And...school is out for the semeste...

It's "Icepocalypse 2013" here in North Texas--or "Icemaggedon", as others are calling it. On Thursday, the 5th, an ...

It's been a lazy Saturday here at casa de Esther. Thank God, because it's been such a hectic week--it's nice to have some time t...

I love making meals that I can enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Quiche is one such meal, especially because it requires very little ef...

Avocado. What a beautiful, versatile, wonderful fruit! It makes for a very happy chef indeed : ) I love them in guacamole, on sandwiches, an...

I think it's pretty fair to say that quesadillas rank quite high among the ultimate comfort foods. I mean, come on. A flour tortilla fil...

Sometimes, a meal that was supposed to be breakfast turns into an "Oops! It's brunch!" when I sleep in later than planned! Doe...