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Best If Used By Dates
Finally, I am going to talk about one of my pet peeves. Those “best if used by” dates that are placed on every package have nothing whatever to do with food safety. The claim by the manufacturers, packers, or distributors is that for optimum quality, use it by whatever the date is. Surely, I’m not…
Owl Creek Ceramics 2018 Christmas Open House
It’s that time again! Take some “gift” stress out of your holiday season, and buy gorgeous, unique gifts at Owl Creek Ceramics 2018 Christmas Open House. Each piece is hand-painted, and no two are exactly alike. They also have a great selection of “Baskets Of Africa.” Mark your calendars for Saturday November 17th from 9am-3pm….
The Knife and Cork in Gatesville TX
Well, we’ve been to The Knife and Cork in Gatesville TX twice now. And the food has been delicious twice! Order the fish and chips or the burger to have a great meal. Now, I need to talk about the fries because I love fries, and these are different and really good. They’re a little thick,…
Bird Creek Burger Co Temple TX
If you haven’t been to Bird Creek Burger Co Temple TX, you have to try it. It’s a fabulous farm to table restaurant in downtown Temple, with a limited but delicious menu. Everything is fresh, they use no frozen food. Even though it’s a “Burger Co,” they don’t just have burgers, so we went for…