It seems like every other day we get teased with glorious weather, warmth asking our toes to shed the skin of socks and sun begging to kiss our shoulders once again. Then, just as you’ve planned a relaxing afternoon swinging in the hammock, a cold wind rushes in and we’re reminded that it’s still not [...]
Austin is big on tacos. While the rest of the country has them relegated to lunch and dinner, we’ve made them a staple at breakfast and post-drunken noshings. Because we eat them so often, we’re always on the lookout for ways to change them up and take them back from certain fast-food joints and their [...]
March in Texas means we can relax a little about the fate of our outdoor plants. It means that while the mornings might be chilly, by the time we get off work we can grab some sandals and soak up the last of the warm sun. It means grilling.
Granted, we could grill all year [...]
I went from the land of milk and cheese to the land of beef.
Ironically, in the former I didn’t each much cheese, but this being America, beef has played a strong role in my dietary habits throughout life. Quite frankly, I don’t think I could ever be a vegetarian because I simply enjoy the [...]
One of the things that helps keep me sane with my busy schedule is planning our weekly menu. To some people it seems kind of weird but once you get into the groove of it, I find menu planning to be a lifesaver. We know in advance what we’re going to eat each night so [...]











