In a hot Texas summer, there aren’t many treats that are better than shaved ice. And we think the best shaved ice of all comes from TC’s Shaved Ice, a true hole-in-the-wall shack in a low-rent shopping center. Dreamsicle Root beer and vanilla Delicious! Coconut and wedding cake
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My REAL Running Watch
My team does a really neat thing for birthdays – we all contribute to a group gift (usually a gift card), plus bring treats and a nice card. Of course, my birthday was last month and my team gave me a gift card to Luke’s Locker. Shopping for running gear – YAY!!! The other weekend […]
On Social Hiatus
I’ve been considering taking a break from Facebook for a while – that’s why I put it on my 101 List. It’s not that I think I’m on Facebook all the time, overposting and oversharing. I just find that I surf over to Facebook when I’m bored, whiling away time in the news feed even […]
Quick and Easy: Falafel (it’s not awful) Salad
Quite some time ago, I saw a Pinterest link to falafel salad. It looked delicious, so I pinned it onto my recipe boards. Then I promptly forgot about it … until I went grocery shopping the other week and saw this at Trader Joe’s: Heat-and-eat falafel. What a time saver! Homemade is pretty […]
Please Trifle Me: Girl Scout Thin Mint Deliciousness
Just a quick idea for repurposing those Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies. You do have cookies left over, don’t you? I’m embarrassed to admit we’ve had three boxes in the freezer for a year. I can’t explain it. So please don’t ask. Anyway, I’ve been trying to think of creative ways to […]
A Wide Spot in the Road: Ham’s Orchard
For years, The Boy and I have driven past a large side-of-the-road farm stand, Ham Orchard, on our way to visit friends and family in East Texas. Finally, I told The Boy that I really wanted to stop there. Just one problem: Ham’s Orchard is only open for three months each year (mid May through […]
Salad Craving: Tex-Mex Quinoa Salad
When we returned from Belize, our whole group had a craving for salad. So we stopped at Whole Foods on the way home, filled up at the salad bar and then filled up at home. Hands down, one of my favorite items was a Tex-Mex Quinoa salad. I liked it so much that I internet […]
Seriously Yum And Worth The Breath Mint: Garlic Relish
This post comes with two warnings: First: This is an amazingly delicious recipe. You will love it. Make it at your own risk, because once you make it and try it, you’ll be making it again and again. Second: You will have stinky breath after eating this. Be prepared. This is not a date-night dish, […]
Decisions Decisions
After shoving that horribly heavy piano through the front door, nicking the front door slightly in the process… And after then heading to Home Depot to buy a new dishwasher, passing the paint chips on the way to the appliance department… I decided it was time to start thinking about what color to paint […]
Our New Summer Drink Addiction: Cherry Limeade
I love Sonic cherry limeades, but they can be a budget (and calorie) buster. That’s why I gave this recipe, found on Pinterest, a try. And … it’s a winner. Is it a Sonic cherry limeade? Not exactly, but it’s delicious. As an added bonus, it’s only 90 calories compared to the 150 calories in […]