Adventure stories from around the world, the kitchen, and the written word
I’m not really a sports fan but sports end up on this blog fairly regularly. That would be because of my wonderful boyfriend, no I’m not being too sarcastic when I say that. The most recent sporting event that we went too was the FC Dallas vs San Jose Earthquakes game on August 4th for… Continue reading Weekend Wanderings: FC Dallas Game
Texas is seriously hot in the summer. This year the heat was up to 109-110℉ during the hottest part of the day and it was still over 100℉ after 8 o’clock PM some days. However, if you woke up early enough then you could enjoy the relatively cool 80℉ mornings. On a bright but nice… Continue reading Weekend Wanderings: Grapevine Botanical Gardens
Many states have roadside stands but because I’m from Texas I’m particularly fond of ours. Recently I visited two: a firework stand and a sweet corn stand. Now firework stands are a dime a dozen in the couple of weeks preceding the fourth of July and New Years Eve. Different cities have different laws regarding… Continue reading Weekend Wanderings: Texas Roadside Stands
This July 4th was a bit of a weird one for all of us because it fell on a Wednesday. Smack dab in the middle of the week - no time to really go anywhere and definitely not enough time to party and recover. My boyfriend and I decide this oddly timed holiday was the… Continue reading Weekend Wanderings: Granbury, TX: Old-Fashioned July 4th Celebration
I’m a big craft beer fan. Each brewery has its own take on each different type of beer and I like to try most of them (sorry, not a big pale ale or IPA fan). I didn’t know this brewery existed until last week. In preparation for heading down to Galveston I wanted to find… Continue reading Weekend Wanderings: Galveston Island Brewing
One of the things out of my TexSelect Farm Grab Box was fresh marjoram. I had no idea what to do with fresh marjoram so of course I went to my handy cookbook and found a variation of the recipe below. This salad is nice and light and perfect for two people for an easy… Continue reading Foodie Friday: Corn Salad with Marjoram Dressing
St. Patrick’s Day was not wild and crazy for my boyfriend and me but there was good beer. We headed to Denton and enjoyed a beer on the square. The is a new brewing company in the area called Rabbit Hole Brewing and we taste tested the Rapture Fusion Brown Ale. The beer is definitely… Continue reading Weekend Wanderings: St. Patrick’s Day and Recycled Books
I went to college in the Texas panhandle. The Amarillo area has a bit of interesting art work around it. I find these pieces of art to be intriguing and they add a bit of color to the area. Tex Randall - Canyon, TX Tex Randall stands overlooking highway 60. He was built in 1959… Continue reading Weekend Wanderings: Amarillo, TX Roadside Attractions
I love a good beer and enjoy trying out new ones. If you remember by ranting love of the craft beer I found in Alaska, you know dark beers are my go to. When I get the opportunity, which is not as often as I would like, I make my way to a local brewery.… Continue reading Weekend Wanderings: Wild Acre Brewing Company
Hello readers! I have been quiet since New Years as I get back into the swing of things after the holidays. I've decided to share my holidays with you. Happy reading and happy New Year! The holidays are a busy time of year with travel and food preparation and decorating, not to mention shopping for… Continue reading Weekend Wanderings: Home for the Holidays: Part I: Texas
