Traditional, Modern and of course, Pizza “Everybody ought to have a Lower East Side in their life.” ~Irving Berlin When I think of New York, I think of an old city, at least old as far as the United States is concerned: its history, New Amsterdam, the immigrants of the 18th and early 19th centuries, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty. I also think of a very modern city when I think of New York: fashion, the rich and famous, Broadway shows, Wall Street, Times Square and all its lights, and the city’s magnificent skyline. Maybe some of those things are both traditional and modern, but you probably…
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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Kolaches
“You better Czech yourself before you wreck yourself.” ~me It doesn’t take long for me to repeat myself. You may remember a few months ago—if you’ve been reading my blog posts so far—when I summarized an earlier quest held last year to find the best kolaches in Texas. I drove around many backroads and highways and interstates, I ate a lot of kolaches, and well, I was reminded of how beautiful my home state is in the spring. Much like last week, I didn’t need the reminder, but still there it was. Texas Independence Day A somewhat new tradition for Peter and me (Liberty has also been involved and as…
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Hey, You Got Peanut Butter in My Burger!
“Man cannot live by bread alone; he must have peanut butter.” ~James A. Garfield President Garfield was at least half right. Man—or woman—cannot live by bread alone; she must have bacon and a burger. But peanut butter with that bacon burger? Before last Friday, my answer would have been no. After last Friday, I’d say I’m open to eating it again. San Antonio Burger Week So, why did I try a burger with peanut butter on it? Well, it was only $5 and it seemed like a great way to kick off the inaugural San Antonio Burger Week. Burger Week? Yep! According to the official website at https://satxburgerweek.com Burger Week…
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Tex-Mex vs. Mex-Mex?
Only Winners Here, Mis Amigos “Surround yourself with tacos, not negativity. And yes, even if those tacos are made with corn tortillas.” ~Life Advice Tex-Mex vs. Mexican food? Well, to be honest, I’ll always choose Tex-Mex. Mostly for the following reasons: it’s what I was raised on, I am a Texan/Tejana, and well, I prefer flour tortillas. That is not to say that I don’t enjoy “real” Mexican food. Especially when it’s really delicious. At the end of the day—or the start of the day if it’s breakfast, I just want good food, and if that food is enjoyed with good people, well that is truly a win-win. No matter…
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Chips & Salsa, Nachos & Me
“I could just have chips and salsa for dinner every day.” ~Mia Hamm Chips & salsa, nachos & me. A love story. Or at least a story I love. If you know me at all, or have been following me on any social media, you know I love chips and salsa. In fact, I have always loved chips and salsa. Chips of almost any kind, actually. As a kid, before tortilla chips were as plentiful in grocery stores as they are now, I was all about potato chips and dips. Or Fritos and bean dip. There is just something about the crunch of chips partnered with a savory accompaniment. My…
