Category: Edibles
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Typical Tuesday
Well, kind of. We drove down to the South Austin Trailer Park & Eatery for some Torchy’s Tacos. Justin got some super greasy tacos with eggs and queso and chicken fried steak and other such madness. I got my favorite green chile pork taco: And I promptly picked the onions off. I hate it when…
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Evening snack
This is my new favorite night-time snack. A cup of hot chai with soymilk (no sugar), and an olive oil torta. I love these things… made in Seville, Spain, perfectly crispy, sprinkled with big sugar crystals and flecked with anise. They remind me of the biscochos we used to eat at weddings growing up in…
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Tasting Austin: La Condesa
So we FINALLY tried La Condesa for dinner last weekend. We had a great time with Lindsay and Chad (Opal was at the babysitter’s)! We all loved the decor… from the amazing light sculpture above to the bright turquoise staircase leading up to Malverde. Our waiter was fabulous, and the drinks were wonderful. The food…
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For dinner tonight…
… bean dip. Basically. Canned refried beans topped with grated cheese and tossed in the microwave for a bit, then sprinkled with diced tomato and avocado. Some spoonfuls of sour cream for me, a few pickled jalapenos for Justin. Scooped up with tortilla chips. Ah, the easy life.
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Ode to Farmhouse Delivery
I am having difficulty finding the words to express how much I love Farmhouse Delivery. Every week, I go online, choose a basket of produce, add some local eggs or meats or cheeses, maybe some fresh breads or honey or jams, local olive oil or mushrooms or limes… and voila, groceries are done. Every Tuesday…