My Aunt Gladys was a woman of many talents. She was my dad’s oldest sister. She helped me make my 1st decorated birthday cake for my 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Haltom. She was a cake artist and her special occasion cakes were absolutely beautiful and inspirational to me. My Aunt passed down the Wilton Decorating […]

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Today’s Family Friday Recipe comes from my Aunt Irene who was married to my mama’s brother, my Uncle Joe and who my brother Floyd Joe was named after. My mama comes from a large family of 11 kids. Back when I was growing up Sunday’s were family visit day. As a little girl visiting […]

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Mother’s Day

On April 15, 2013 By

Get Mom her favorite cake for Mother’s Day. My Mom loved Italian Crème cake and loved me bringing her one for Mother’s Day. Why not get your Mom her favorite flavor and something she can enjoy throughout the week.

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Please join me on Monday nights for Artisan Bread Making. This will be a very fun class where you will learn how to make 3 awesome breads and meet new friends and have a ton of fun. Come join in and have dinner with me. I will be cooking a great meal for you to […]

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Chef Connie had lunch today with the students and Gus Katsigris, the man behind El Centro and today holds the title of alumni cheerleader. GO GUS!  Todays International menu was Sweden all part of Thursday lunch prepared and served up by the students in International Cuisine, International Pastry and Dining Room Service. The […]

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Feedback Please

On April 3, 2013 By

I will be posting baking and food classes that I will be teaching in downtown Las Colinas!  All info, class schedules and registration will becoming SOON.  So far, from the feedback I have received, Monday evening and Saturday mid morning are the preferred days. PLEASE let me know your area of interest…what you would love to know […]

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Food Network Sweet Genius

On September 20, 2012 By

It was an honor to be chosen by Food Network as one of America’s  premier Pastry Chefs to compete on Season 3 of Sweet Genius – Holiday Genius. Check out links below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKqxAQCRu_I&feature=player_embedded

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/14/master-pastry-chef-ron-ben-israel-returns-for-third-season-of-sweet-genius-on-food-network/148670/

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What’s for dinner at the Mullins tonight? Had a special request for healthly one pot meals. I love cooking in cast iron so tonight’s meal was done in my 12″ Dutch Oven using my outdoor grill.  I fired it up on high and put dutch oven on grates to get nice and hot. I used a […]

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Fajita Board

On August 10, 2012 By

Ask and you shall receive. What’s for supper at the Mullins House?

I try and keep it as simple as possible, shopping from local growers as much as I possibly can down at the local shed of the Dallas Farmers Market. When we go to the G store, we hit the produce, a few things […]

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Chef Connie spent 7 days in the backwoods of the Colorado & Utah Mountains preparing breakfast & dinner for 50 which included the racers & volunteers for the SJH 200 Race. No running water, no electricty, the old fashioned way.  It was the most challenging, incredible food adventure that I have ever been on and for […]

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