Author: strejde
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My first endive
Recently at Whole Foods, we sampled a simple stuffed endive appetizer that featured a salad dressing that was on sale that day. I decided to try my hand at making stuffed endive, and ended up with the version you see above. I wanted it to be crunchy, sweet, salty, and flavorful. That’s not too much…
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Tasting Austin: Sweetish Hill Bakery & Cafe
This bakery is just a short walk from our home, but we don’t visit it enough. We have yet to try their lunch menu, which includes delicious-sounding sandwiches and soups. They also offer catering services and specialty cakes. I decided that I wanted a cupcake, so we headed to Sweetish Hill. My cupcake (shown above)…
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Austin Farmer’s Market
Today we braved the brutal Texas heat to visit the downtown farmer’s market. I love that place. So many artists and farmers, proud to stand behind their displays of just-picked produce and handmade kolaches. I was excited about visiting today, because it’s time for my favorite summer vegetable to be ripe and luscious…tomatoes. Today’s market…
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Tasting Austin: Nu Age Cafe
I write this post with fear in my heart–fear that my friend Lindsay might kill me for trying this place without her. Just wanted you all to know what risks I take for this blog. Also, I apologize for the quality of the photos; the lighting wasn’t photo-friendly. Last night our friend Jeremy invited us…
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Treats for now, treats for later
Why didn’t I think of this before? At the bed and breakfast, we make huge batches of cookie dough, and if we don’t need it all that day, we freeze it for a later date. It has worked with every dough I’ve tried, and it’s a huge time-saver. But for some reason, it never occurred…