Plastic Bags Are So Last Month.
Starting today, plastic bags are banned in Austin. Here are my favorite reusable totes and bags to use instead.
Read MoreHoliday Gift Idea: Buñuelos Gourmet
These gorgeous pastries were gifted to me by a photographer friend after he shot the wedding of the company's owners. The crunchy, heart-shaped cinnamon sugar cookies are shipped to Austin from Mexico and would make a lovely holiday or hostess gift.
Read More#12: Antonelli’s Cheese Shop
If you live in Austin, you owe it to yourself to stop by Antonelli’s to try some of the fantastic cheeses that they offer. This particular cheese-cupcake is made of Havarti from Brazos Valley Cheese in Waco, Texas. Antonelli’s is a big supporter of the Central Texas food economy, and besides cheese, they carry various olives and charcuterie and lots of other goodies. They are located near Quack’s Bakery and Asti in the heart of Hyde Park and recently celebrated the first anniversary of their business. Happy (belated) First Birthday, Antonelli’s Cheese Shop!! On a...
Read MorePretty Birdies
Look what I spied at Anthropologie today: Too bad I don’t make double crust pies. Except chicken pot pie. Or an apple pie (once). But really, the case for a pie bird is moot. I never make double crust pies because I always eat too much of the raw pie crust to make a top. This little birdie would be much more useful in my kitchen! More likely I would keep him as a paperweight on my end table near the couch. Who drinks beer in the...
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