Sassy Update:The Pink Pig Closed in August 2013 according to some of my readers. It also states this on their Facebook page. We hope Rebecca ends up somewhere else SOON! I need a chicken salad sandwich fix! When I…
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Staycation Day 2 in Blanco,Texas
Day 2 of Operation Staycation found us in the Hill Country town of Blanco. It is just a short 50 mile drive from San Antonio but seems like a world away. I would often visit Blanco on business when I…
Il Sogno The Food is a Work of Art
We have some friends in town that are attending the Americans for the Arts annual conference. My husband first met them when he was chief economist for the City of San Antonio. They are all partners in the consulting firm…
The Original Donut Shop
Today was our first summertime visit to the Original Donut Shop. Years ago, we first discovered this iconic place when we wondered why so many cars were lined up for tacos at a donut spot. It was intriguing to say…
So, How was your weekend?
I had the most marvelous weekend of food. I felt like I was on vacation. I have been wanting to sit down and blog about it since Saturday night but I haven’t had the chance. My mother-in-law is still here…
The Elegance of the Eilan Hotel
If you are in need to transport yourself to Europe without having to purchase a ticket, then the new Eilan Hotel is the place for you. I was not prepared for the sight of this new development as I rounded…
Lunch at Pam’s Patio Kitchen
In my former life as an account executive in the mortgage business, I could tell you any restaurant in town to take a client under any set of circumstances. I believe it does make a difference as to whether you…
The Bright Shawl A Tea Room and So Much More
I met a friend at the Bright Shawl for lunch recently. I haven’t been in awhile so I was excited to see if anything had changed since my last visit. I spent a lot of time in that beautiful building….
A sweet Valentine
I was trying to think of somewhere to meet friends for coffee early Saturday morning when this picture rolled across my computer screen on Facebook. It is a raspberry macaroon from the CIA Bakery at the Pearl Brewery. I can’t…
The World’s Best Kolache
I have been very busy lately finishing up the Sassy Mom Looks at the Rodeo post. I hope you had time to read it. I never realized how much work would be involved in taking some pictures. I wish you…
CIA Bakery…Can you gain weight by just looking?
Who knew food could be so pretty? The bakery is a direct result of the Culinary Institute of America next door. Let’s just say the items on hand are a work of art and almost a shame to eat. I…
