Author: strejde
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The other side of Austin
Yes, Austin is the live music capital of the world. Yes, it’s full of parks and trails for hiking and biking. Yes, it’s urban and cool and full of well-to-do professionals. But…it’s also full of hippies! This weekend we went to Eeyore’s Birthday Party at Pease Park, just a couple of blocks from our home.…
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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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It’s a girl!
Congratulations to Rene and Rochelle Carlin, proud parents of new foodie-to-be, Penelope Lucia Carlin. She was born on April 25 and is currently being spoiled by her one and only aunt, Leti. I got to hold Penelope for a bit on Friday afternoon, and she was definitely cuddly and cute, with super-long fingers and toes…
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Spotted bananas = Yummy treats!
I personally prefer to eat bananas that are not spotted at all, with just a hint of green at the stem. So once they become spotty, it’s either throw them out, or find a use for them. Sometimes we’ll just peel the bananas, toss them in a freezer bag, and pop them in the freezer…
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Angry pasta
I usually avoid making spicy meals, primarily because my taste buds are wimpy. However, in my recent attempt to expand my food horizons, I decided to try out a few spicy dishes. What’s funny is that Justin didn’t think this dish was spicy at all, though my tongue was burning. I blame it on my…