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Archive for August, 2009

Sizzling Sauces

Aug 31, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 4 Comments

I‘m not one for big outdoor festivals in the Texas summer heat, packed with people, where waiting in lines or crowds is the only means to…

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Camp Hyatt

Aug 25, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 2 Comments

Growing up, I was told I needed to learn to be flexible. Regardless of my inclination to plan everything out to the tee, I learned…

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Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'…

Aug 19, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 3 Comments

Clockwise from Left to Right: Dancing Eel Roll, Sexytini, Marry Me Roll. Mmm. Some of you may be surprised to…

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Best of: 5 Blog Favorites

Aug 17, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 4 Comments

TheRebeccammendations’ 5 month birthday! Yep, it was born 5 months ago on the night of St. Patty’s. It took approximately 1 hour from the time the idea emerged to the time it was set up with a name (thanks, John!).

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First Thursday Foto Features: August

Aug 12, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 2 Comments

Last week, I wrote about how to shake up your First Thursday experience so you never cease to have…

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Power Post: Downtown Newbies Coming Soon

Aug 11, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 6 Comments

A new ladies boutique will be joining the ranks of Congress Avenue retail establishments, such as Jos. A. Bank and Patagonia, on August 19th!

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Brunch Outside the Box

Aug 7, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

*Photo by Rebecca When the weekend rolls around, there’s always catching up to do. Laundry, errands, all those things you put off during the week.…

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First Things First: Mix it Up Thursday

Aug 5, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 5 Comments

*Photo by Rebecca One event in Austin that we can always count on being there for us is First Thursday, a South…

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They're Baaackk: Oreo Truffles Take 3

Aug 2, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 4 Comments

*Photos by Rebecca Oreo Truffles. They’re bite sized, they’re rich, they’re sweet, they’re the taste of cookies n’ creme made with ”Milk’s Favorite Cookie”. Best of…

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