Tag Archives: food

June 10, 2008

Austin, Texas

I have no idea where you are right now, which is probably quite a relief to learn, but I am pretty sure that wherever it is, it probably isn't as cool as Austin, Texas. I recently had the pleasure of spending ...

March 12, 2008

Corned Beef and Cabbage Wines

I am not much of a fan of the traditional Saint Patrick's day meal of corned beef and cabbage. Boiling is not my idea of how to treat meat, I don't care for the spice combination typically used for corned ...

February 24, 2008

Lasagna from Hell

I would like to apologize for not posting anything yesterday. My intentions were good, but apparently the road to hell is paved with homemade pasta. Lots of homemade pasta, as it turns out. Last week my youngest son turned 13. This ...

February 12, 2008

Staying home for Valentine’s Day?

If Valentine's Day had an equivalent to Scrooge, I would be a natural in the role. I spout all of the usual reasons for disliking it, such as it being in existence solely to sell cards, etc., that are almost ...

February 10, 2008

A corner in Galveston

Galveston has been immortalized in song and in history books. It is a city known for a tragic past and for its resiliency. It should also be known for its friendly people and increasingly, as a place for good food ...