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• Cherry Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

  

  I really wanted to bake today. Do you ever get the urge to bake? I usually don’t… I did today though! I don’t know why, considering sweet treats aren’t my thing... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Shrimp and Pasta with Vegetables

  

  “What’s for dinner?” That’s one of my most loved and yet, most loathed questions these days. Sometimes I have something super wonderful in mind, like a deliciou... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gregorio’s Food Trailer | Midway Park

  

  It was a dark and stormy night. The sky was the color of an angry sea, and the sky threatened to open up in a downpour. The firmament lit up with streaks of... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• TRACE | Austin

  

  My morning routine is as follows: wake up, complain about waking up, saying “NOOOO…” a few times, and then rolling over, petty whichever kitty is there, either... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Let’s Go for a Pic-a-nic

  

  Hey boo boo!  With Summer officially in full swing, we’ve got some amazing weather, lazy afternoons and weekends chock full of outdoor fun. Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• These Are a Few of My Favorite Things: June Edition

  

  So June is almost over, and with that comes the very first official day of summer. Hip hip, hooray!!! I figured it would be a great time to unveil Slow Down... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 505 Southwestern Sauces + Pulled Chicken Tacos Recipe

  

  A week or so ago, I was gifted with a box filled with 505 Southwestern Chile Sauces to try out and share my thoughts with the whole entire world. Or at least... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Mind Melting Snow Cone in Wimberley.

  

  Yesterday, I had a life changing encounter with a snow cone. Yes. A snow cone. It wasn’t just any snow cone. It was AMAZING. NO JOKE. Like… SHUT THE FRONT DOOR... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Places I Love.

  

  So, as you may know, I love eating out. It’s probably one of my favorite past times, next to lounging by the pool or frolicking on the beach. I just love it. Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pie Society – San Marcos. The Best Pizza Place in the World?

  

  Let me just start with a bold statement. “This is the best pizza place in the whole world.” Those words were uttered out of my 6-year-old’s mouth Monday evening... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pie Society: San Marcos’ Newest Addition

  

  If you’re a local or frequent San Marcos, then you, like many, may have noticed something stirring over the past few months in the shopping center on the... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Getting Ready for Father’s Day! Yay!

  Check out Father's Day Inspiration by Katie L. Ogletree at Foodie.com Happy June! A lot is going on this month, and I’m very excited. Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cookwell & Company’s 10th Anniversary. Delicoiusness.

  

  Have you ever heard of Cookwell Company? Up until recently, this Austin-based condiments company was best known for its 2-Step products: chiles, soups and... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mondays with Karen AND Marcus the Cats on a Tuesday: New Friendships Are...

  

  Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope everyone’s day off yesterday was nice, and hopefully you were able to take a moment or two or three and think about all those... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Domino’s New Premium Chicken Tasted and Reviewed

  

  Sometimes, there’s nothing better than day old cold pizza, and as I sit here, eating a day old slice of cold heaven, I can’t help but smile and rejoice in... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• La Condesa: Modern Mexican Cuisine at Its Finest

  

  Sometimes, you come across a restaurant that renews your faith in restaurants. Not that my faith in restaurants needed was shaken, and needed renewing or... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Centerpoint Station: Burgers and Shakes That Are Actually Worth All the Fuss.

  

  It has been a long time since I’ve been actually, TRULY astounded by a restaurant. I’ve traveled far and wide, and have been to a lot of amazing places, and I’v... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• These Are a Few of My Favorite Things: May Edition

  

  How is it already Thursday? Man. This week has seriously flown by at full force speeds, and for that I am glad. It’s also time, once again, for Slow Down and... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spicy Shrimp and Warm Corn and Tomato Salad (Thank You to Farrah Abraham’s Dad...

  

  A few days ago, I posted about this amazing sauce that I was gifted with by Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham‘s father, Mike Abraham, after a long day of shooting... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mondays with Karen the Cat: An Announcement + Best Kitty Names?

  

  This Monday, I wanted to make a small announcement, as well as show you how cute Karen is. In about two weeks, we’ll be the proud parents of another furry baby! Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES