I don’t have much to talk about food wise here, but I did want to show you all photos from my vacation back home. Hope you enjoy!
Outside the Grapevine in Gruene, TX
Where my sister Alison and I relaxed with a glass (or two) of Texas Vino
I really need a couple of these ;-)
Heavenly scented Mountain Laurel at my sister's place
This is McBain, My friends adorable dog
Veggie Ranchero @ Mother's Cafe
quite a selection of vegan desserts, but I did not partake
Bevo statue!
Austin Mural near the UT Campus
Me and my best friend from High School, Emily
I got some shrimp spring rolls, not very good :-(
The Tower on the UT Campus, my Alma Mater
Me, and my dear friends JJ and Katie. haven't seen them in YEARS
Morning alarm system in the form of peacocks wandering the neighborhood.
Seriously, I thought there was a clown car circling the block at 5 A.M.
Driving to Houston I got to see the wildflowers in bloom!
Easter Appetizer Spread at my Aunt's house
My Dad's gorgeous Back Yard
Charlie's BBQ, where I met a friend. All I could have was Iced Tea!
(and FYI “Sweet Tea” is NOT a Texas thing)
Saddle inside Charlie's
Sign inside my dear friend Elizabeth's office!
A beautiful crow wanted to share my lunch at Central market
met up with friends from elementary & Middle school!
And had a fab raw kale salad from Field of Greens
Guru Kirn and I discuss healthy recipes quite often, She has been vegan her whole life.
Hail Merry's Miracle Tart. i wish they sold them here! I'll have to come up with my own recipe.
Seriously decadent and delicious
My favorite places in Texas:
Austin:
Houston:
Places I want to visit next time:
Austin:
Houston:
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I’m so happy you liked the tart!!!
Lovely photos. I’m a northeasterner, never been out west, so I always thought that Texas was just all brown! Apparently not! Look at those fiowery fields. :)
Hey Marissa! sounds like you had a fun trip. loved the pics, thanks for sharing.
Too bad Mothers doesn’t have a Seattle branch :).
See you at the bake sale this weekend, Bethany
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