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Archive for May, 2009

Romantic Lunch & Dinner Rebeccammendations

May 29, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 2 Comments

Last Sunday, I was at the Austin Wine Festival, where I met Kathy Grandfield, an inspiring…

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Fun Fast-Food Finds

May 26, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 4 Comments

So, what is it with these airstream trailer restaurants in Austin? They’re everywhere, and “all the rage,” if that phrase can even…

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Mad Grad Weekend '09

May 22, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 3 Comments

So, I’m about to be out of blogging commission for the next 48 hours since my family is in town for Allyson’s UT graduation! So,…

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Freshen Up!

May 20, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

*Photos by Rebecca My new favorite word these days is “localism”. I won’t take responsibility for creating it, but I do use it when describing…

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Take Steps 2009 Walk

May 20, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 1 Comment

*Logo from ccfa.org website Some consider exercise a form of entertainment (I raise my hand).  After all, it passes the time, makes you feel good,…

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Hope Floats Charm into Austin

May 19, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

General Manager, Jerald (Jerry) Rhodes, was hospitable and will make your visit to Walton's a charming experience. If only a small…

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Shuffled Truffles!

May 17, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 5 Comments

“Stressed” spelled backwards is “desserts”. Actually, it doesn’t seem so backwards to me, since stress usually Vanilla Oreos crushed up…

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Haute Off the Press!

May 12, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 5 Comments

The official opening for the Austin location of Max’s Wine Dive, the Houston-based restaurant featuring bar food-gone-classy, was today! …

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It's Called Orange Roughy, but I Make it with Lemon

May 12, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 6 Comments

Cooking is one of my favorite things to do to stay entertained at home while unwinding after a work day,

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Dahling, Try European-Style Brunch

May 8, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 2 Comments

European-Style brunch on Blue Dahlia's patio was relaxing and delightful! This is my second post about

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