Exploring the Places No One is Talking About
Keltin and I love the Texas Hill Country and we had this trip pre-planned before the pandemic. Yes, we still went on our vacation but we defiantly changed how we traveled. Pre-pandemic we were quite spontaneous when traveling, just trying new things as we came across them but going in to this trip we knew
Title: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeAuthor: Mark HaddonPublication Date: 2003Publishing House: Doubleday I picked this book up a couple of years ago at a Half-Price Books sale and then it sat on my to read shelf. I’m glad that I decided to read it. Synopsis from Goodreads Christopher John Francis Boone
One of the things that I love about food blogging is the adventure of finding new recipes to try. I have been trying my hand a quick pickling vegetables lately and decided to try making a batch of jam for when we had visitors recently. What could be better for summer that pineapple jam? I
We have been doing are best to hike local trails. It is fun and gives us an opportunity to really explore the area. Many of the local trails are along various parts of Lake Grapevine. The Cross Timbers Trail is open to hikers and those on horseback. This trail is listed as an equestrian trail
Title: The Hob’s BargainAuthor: Patricia BriggsPublication Date: 2001Publishing House: Ace Books A friend of mine introduced me to Patricia Briggs books in the form of the Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series. I picked this book up at my favorite used book store, Recycled Books, this January along with a few others. From Goodreads Hated and
Summer is the time for light, fun dishes and for easy flavorful additions to brighten up recipes. I’m not I don’t can but I do enjoy making refrigerator or quick pickles. I posted about some in the past that turned out quite well and you can get that pickle recipe here. This summer, after being
When I was growing up my dad took my sisters and me to the National Grasslands on the weekends to ride horses. With shelter-in-place lifted we wanted to get out but still stay away from people and the grasslands are a great place to do so. It is $10 per vehicle to park at the
Title: Almost Just FriendsAuthor: Jill ShalvisPublication Date: 2020Publishing House: HarperCollins Yes, I read a contemporary romance novel. I love fantasy but it can be really dark and I wanted an easy read that wasn’t as dark. I actually won Almost Just Friends in a book giveaway from Traveling with T. Make sure to check out
A new little restaurant opened in Grapevine. Keltin and I love supporting local and decided to give it a try for brunch one morning. Brew and Batter is all about coffee and delicious waffles. Chilling on their patio I enjoyed a nice Rose Cold Brew while Keltin had the Americano. The cold brew was different
We are so happy to be able to get out and hike again! Trophy Club Park was not the trail that we intended to explore the day we did. On a drive earlier in the week to make sure the battery in Keltin’s car didn’t die we found a trailhead in Southlake, TX. Of course
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