Author: cryskie
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Ho Ho!
No, really, we went to a restaurant called Ho Ho Chinese BBQ. My friend Jen recommended it, and we finally made it up there this weekend. It was great… the roasted meats were on display up front, along with cases of live crabs, lobsters and shrimp. The menu was in English and Mandarin, and it…
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It’s winter!
Oh, internets, it’s actually cold outside! Would you believe we actually got snow last Friday? Snow! In Austin! Sure, it lasted about 10 minutes, and melted immediately, but still. It snowed. I picked up my first winter bug this week… I’m still a little achy and tired. All I want is a bowl of soup…
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Jorge’s Restaurant
A surprising little find hidden off Burnet Road on Hancock Drive. It’s never too crowded, they have great frozen margaritas, and the food is really good. The margaritas are dangerously strong. They have a few dishes that really remind me of New Mexican food, with deep red chile sauces and tender pork. The posole is…
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Happy things
So many things make me happy these days… Online photobooths, in French! Newlyweds. Finding Alexander Family Farms eggs at our corner grocery… and weekend breakfasts. Handmade gifts from my mama… like this insanely awesome crochet poinsettia pin. Finding wonderful friends, and never getting tired of them. And this man… He’s just so… Perfect. Happy Sunday,…
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House Pizzeria
A looooong time ago, we ate at House Pizzeria, and I forgot to blog about it. It’s definitely worth blogging about… the pizza is great, the atmosphere is laid back and casual, and they’ve got a great jukebox. Of course Justin had to start with olives. We also had a spinach salad, which comes with…