Category: Edibles
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Cinco de Mayo!
In celebration of this oh, so important day in our history, I would like to present…wafer cookies. They actually don’t have anything to do with Cinco de Mayo except that I eat them, and I’m Hispanic, so there you go. I used to love these when I was younger, but I remember we didn’t get…
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These, my friends, are loquats.
They’re small, they’re fragrant, and they’re all over our neighborhood. It’s actually a fruit that originated in China, and is usually grown in Asia and in the Mediterranean. But for some odd reason, loquat trees are growing all over Austin. They’re a lot of work for a tiny reward…you have to peel the skin off…
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Food Find: Blue Bell Dos Amigos Ice Cream
I found this ice cream at our local Fresh Plus grocery store on one of my “Oh my gosh I need some chocolate right now” days. I just have to say that it’s delicious alongside my friend Lindsay’s brownies (which I will hopefully be making and posting about soon, because man, they’re good). The ice…
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My love affair with food
I think I’ve always been a foodie. When I think back to my childhood, my memories are always centered on food. I remember that the first sound I heard when I woke up in the morning was the clink of a spoon in a coffee cup, and I knew that my mom and grandma were…
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Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival
Two whole days of gluttony on the shores of Town Lake…what more could you ask for? Justin, Leti and I rode our bikes to the festival on Saturday, and spent the first part of the day getting oriented. There was so much to see, hear, and eat! The music stage boasted bands such as Fastball,…