On many of the days I don’t have my son in my care (he goes to preschool twice a week, which is integral to his social skills and my sanity) I head over to a coffee shop near campus and pound away at the keyboard. There are myriad coffee shops in Austin, and I’m picky [...]
Pizza is no stranger to this household. I’ve been making homemade pizza regularly ever since I got my hands on a copy of Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day. It’s always fun changing up the toppings, but as my son got older and more into eating regular food I’ve ended up making regular pepperoni [...]
Whenever anyone from out of town asks me about my favorite restaurant in Austin, I immediately jump to Parkside. The fantastic raw menu, inventive flavor combinations, and cozy atmosphere make it the perfect spot for large groups of friends, romantic dinners, and dare I say it, even family meals. Granted, my son spent most [...]
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 [...]
Why are you not making your own pizzas yet?
It’s not like I’m the first person to talk about all the benefits of making pizza at home, but another voice doesn’t hurt. It does take a little bit of prep time, but you can easily make batches of dough and have it on hand [...]











