Category: Austin
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The Soup Peddler
It’s soup season once again. Our local hero, David Ansel, a.k.a. the Soup Peddler, has reinforced my love for him by dishing out my favorite soup in the first week: Bouktouf. It’s a pureed zucchini soup with all kinds of yumminess inside, but to me it’s reminiscent of soups my mom used to make (except…
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Tasting the Hill Country: Fredericksburg Herb Farm
On our recent trip west, we stopped in Fredericksburg to have lunch at the Fredericksburg Herb Farm. It was so surprisingly wonderful that we’re hoping to drive out there again just to eat. The Herb Farm is a beautiful little spot, and the restaurant is quaint and adorable. It’s located in an old house, just…
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Tasting Austin: China Cafe by Phoenix
Last night we visited China Cafe by Phoenix to celebrate our friend Leti’s recent promotion and raise. Justin had visited this place a few times, since it’s near his work, and he took me to try it out last weekend. It was so good, I had to drag Leti there, too. I’m not sure who…
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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…