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Like a Fine Wine…
Looking for something to do this Memorial Day Weekend? (or to entertain the fam during UT's graduation weekend...this is personally applicable to me and my soon to be Texas-Ex sister, Allyson) You may want to hit up the 2009 Austin Wine Festival at The Domain from May 23-25...
Continue ReadingWhat do cows do on Saturday nights? They like to rent moooooovies!
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 night of classic home entertainment. Newest top movie releases out today include: Slumdog Millionaire- This movie won 8 Oscars, so if you...
Continue ReadingThe Veronicas are Coming!
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 Kiss FM Bobby Bones 2nd Chance Prom, with Lady Gaga, and we are going! Let me know if you want to join in on dressing up like it's prom on Wednesday, May 6th,...
Continue Reading"What's your flava…tell me what's your flava"
*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 how to do it right. This weekend, I was entertaining Jason, a special family friend, during his first trip to the ATX. It was...
Continue ReadingOpa! Greek Salad Skewers!
*Photos by Rebecca I saw this recipe for "Skewered Greek Salad," or as I call it, "Greek Salad Skewers," in Self magazine, that was originally taken from Giada DeLaurentis on Giada at Home on the Food Network. I remembered seeing it and thinking it would be an easy and fun...
Continue ReadingIt's not sweet-ish, it's just sweet!
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 write this, but for the sake of enhancing your life, I'll put off my next bite a few minutes), and it is just as fresh, and magnetic as...
Continue ReadingMalverde/La Condesa Part I
*Photos by Rebecca In Spanish, Malverde would literally translate to "bad green", but I thought Malverde, the new Mexican-inspired 2nd-story 2nd Street District bar, radiated with vibrant shades of green, from the turquoise-colored stairs leading up to the venue, to the fresh...
Continue ReadingPico de Guac!
*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 gallo with the avocado of guacamole, for a spiced up mexican appetizer (also reminds me of one of my favorite fresh Spanish and Latin...
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