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Archive for March, 2009

What do cows do on Saturday nights? They like to rent moooooovies!

Mar 31, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

There’s nothing like a good rental movie, a bowl of popcorn, and relaxing on the couch in comfy clothes when you’re feeling like a chill…

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The Veronicas are Coming!

Mar 30, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

I knew it. I called it months ago…The Veronicas were gonna make it big. I found out today they are coming to the 96.7…

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"What's your flava…tell me what's your flava"

Mar 30, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 1 Comment

*Photo from designld.com When it comes to flavor and good taste, whether with botanical design, or creative s’mores, La-Dee-Dah and Treat know…

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Opa! Greek Salad Skewers!

Mar 28, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 4 Comments

*Photos by Rebecca I saw this recipe for “Skewered Greek Salad,” or as I call it, “Greek…

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It's not sweet-ish, it's just sweet!

Mar 27, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 1 Comment

I am eating Sweetish Hill Bakery and Cafe’s unforgettable, crave-licious, tuna sandwhich as we speak (and I don’t even want to put it down to…

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Malverde/La Condesa Part I

Mar 26, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 3 Comments

*Photos by Rebecca In Spanish, Malverde would literally translate to “bad green”, but I thought Malverde, the new Mexican-inspired 2nd-story 2nd Street…

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Pico de Guac!

Mar 25, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

*Photo by Rebecca Otis. Click on picture for other food fotography on Flickr. Yes, a self-conceived concept that combines the veggies of pico de…

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Go Green for Entertaining!

Mar 25, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 4 Comments

Green. No longer just a color. According to Wikipedia, it has “become a symbol of environmentalism.” We hear it all the time, whether in…

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ART + STYLE= AUSTIN

Mar 24, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

2ND Street District ART+STYLE 09 is a series of art, shopping and happy hour events (Wednesday evenings March 25-April 22) leading up to Art Week…

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Dessert for 12 for $5.88!

Mar 23, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 3 Comments

* Top Rec! (Rebeccammended Go-To for any occasion!) I know I preach fresh and make-it-yourself food, but there are those last minute social gatherings that…

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