It has actually cooled off the past few days here in Austin… and by cooled off I mean highs of about 98 degrees. But hey, I’ll take what I can get. Needless to say, I’m ready for fall to be here, and what better way to welcome fall than with a Pumpkin Spice Frappucino ! […]
Swift’s Attic
While the buzz may have subsided, Swift’s Attic is still packing tables nightly. This restaurant sits on top of the Elephant Room in what used to be Swift’s Premium Food Company. Swift’s Attic serves up whimsical small plates in an atmosphere that meshes the old and the new. The restaurant space is narrow, dark and […]
Hatch Chile Peach Jam
It’s hatch chile season y’all! And peach season! So many delicious fruits abound this time of year. I wanted to get creative with a hatch chile recipe this year and thought, why not jam? I knew I didn’t want to use pectin. After researching several different types of recipes and methods, I also realized I […]
Cipollina Happy Hour
Have you heard of Cipollina? I’m sure you have if you’ve been around Austin for a while. It’s a cute little Italian bistro at 6th and Westlynn. It’s not the 1st place I think of for happy hour but once you try it, you’ll be totally hooked! Happy Hour is served daily from 5pm to […]
You Deserve the Whole Cookie
You deserve the whole cookie. Don’t settle for just the crumbs. In your work or personal life, if something is causing you to feel panicky, like you’re walking on eggshells all the time, that’s your gut telling you something isn’t right. Listen to your gut. Trust it. The first time. I promise you won’t regret […]
Banger’s
As promised, I went back to Bangers and tried some food and snapped some better photos for you all. This is a beer and sausage place, so please start off with an ice cold draft beer. They have over 100 beers on tap and even have gluten-free beers. My g-free friend tried a gluten-free beer… […]