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Slow Down and Savor | A Food Blog
http://www.slowdownandsavorblog.com/
I eat. I savor. I write.
Slow Down & Savor is a blog dedicated to exploring my passions in life: food, family & friends. This blog is a showcase of my love of food, the memories associated with food, the people who cook food, and the history of food. So, come with me as I experience local Austin and San Marcos eateries, test out new products, and cook delicious and sometimes simple meals!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 303 )
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Overnight Oats
Yesterday, Facebook “suggested” I read about something called “overnight oats” several times. I’m not even kidding when I say that I had 3 articles from 3... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Trailer Food Tuesdays > Regular Tuesday
Who here loves trailer food? I know I do. I’ve said it a billion times before, but I just think there’s something really special, and really cool about getting ... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
13 Weeks.
Happy Fall everyone! I can’t get enough of this cooler weather! Wahoo! So while I sit here, with the windows open and the crisp air splashing through with the... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
13 Weeks
Happy Fall everyone! I can’t get enough of this cooler weather! Wahoo! So while I sit here, with the windows open and the crisp air splashing through with the... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
One Pot Pasta Recipe
Saturday was awesome for so many reasons. One being that Michael and I had a whole day to ourselves, and decided to go try out the brand new Kent Black’s BBQ... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
El Alma
This past week, my family and I were able to get out and enjoy a delicious treat of a meal at El Chile group’s El Alma over on Barton Springs Rd., just across... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage…
First comes love, then come marriage. Then comes… YEP! A baby! In my tummy! I can’t believe it, and I am really excited to finally make our announcement to the... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wordless Wednesday: Memory Lane & San Diego
As you may remember, this past August, my husband and I were able to enjoy a beautiful and relaxing vacation all by ourselves in sunny San Diego. Read more
Posted on 10 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Mexican Quinoa is Really Good.
Quinoa. This humble little seed seriously seems to be all the rage right now, and I had no idea that it was more than just a fad, and quite frankly, I hadn’t... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Cheesecake is the Best Cake: Cookies & Cream Cheesecakes
I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but there are a few things in the world of desserts that really rev my engine. One of those things is cheesecake. Read more
Posted on 04 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Well Played, El Sapo.
Let me start off by saying this: I thought I knew what made a good burger. I thought I’d had some excellent burgers in my day, and that it would be hard to top... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
After School Snacking. Like a Boss.
With school back in full swing comes the return of structure and routine. Hooray! I don’t know about you, but I thrive on routine. It just makes everything so... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
One Pan Chicken Alfredo
I wouldn’t exactly call it a kick, per say, but I am falling head over feet for one-pot, one-skillet or one-pan dishes. After making that chicken, green bean an... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Chicken, Green Bean and Potato Bake – The Easiest Dinner You’ll EVER Make.
What. A. Day.First of all, happy first week of school to everyone! For us, yesterday was a very exciting day. Our little first grader, while at first was very... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
La Playa Taco Shop – San Diego, CA
Between unpacking, doing ungodly amounts of laundry, back-to-school shopping and the actual first day of school starting today, I haven’t really been afforded... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
I Love Coconut Oil So Hard.
So as it happens, I love coconut oil. I love it. I love everything about it. I know I’m a bit late coming to this coconut oil party, but better late than... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Quick Family Meals: A Foodie Collection
I can’t believe there’s only a month left until school starts back up. CRAZY BUSINESS. I don’t know about you, but It’s pretty surreal to me. Read more
Posted on 31 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
An Easy and Delicious Weeknight Salmon Recipe
I was never a big salmon fan, but as I’ve grown older, I’ve actually really started to develop a serious affinity for this fish and all of its deliciousness. Read more
Posted on 28 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
An Easy and Delicious Weeknight Salmon Recipe
I was never a big salmon fan, but as I’ve grown older, I’ve actually really started to develop a serious affinity for this fish and all of its deliciousness. Read more
Posted on 28 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Kitchen Hack: How to Quickly Ripen Avocados
Here’s the deal, you guys. I’m an impatient person. A very impatient person. So when I got home from the store today with my three pretty avocados, I was SO... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES