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JT Youngblood’s Austin

Posted on April 12, 2017October 5, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

The legendary Texas fried chicken restaurant is back.  JT Youngblood’s Austin (east of 35) is only open for lunch.  So, plan your trip.  It’s worth the effort to get there, because the chicken and sides are awesome. I had greens and hoppin’ john with my lunch.   Update 12/ 2018 permanently closed

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Laredo Plus

Posted on March 29, 2017October 5, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

I got to go to one of my favorite places again.  This time it was Laredo plus Lockhart (Black’s BBQ) and a little sightseeing.  The Lockhart courthouse is magnificent, and worth a picture! Since you’ve already seen lots of Laredo pictures, this time I decided on some pictures of one of the best meals, ever….

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Blue Corn Harvest Restaurant

Posted on February 19, 2017February 19, 2017 by Lanie Fioretti

Well, no surprise that I forgot to take pictures when we ate at the Blue Corn Harvest Restaurant in Cedar Park.  I did make a special trip back out to the car to get the camera.  Then, remembered to take a picture, when my plate was clean.  Technically, it’s Blue Corn Harvest Bar and Grill….

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The Provender Store

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Lanie Fioretti

Go out of your way to enjoy a meal at The Provender Store on Austin Ave in Waco.  It is in a small space, next door to Sergio’s, and does not have signage, except in the windows and on a sidewalk sandwich board (lease restrictions).  Although they’ve been there for 3 years, it is new to…

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Friday at Womack Nursery, Saturday in Goldthwaite Texas

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Lanie Fioretti

Friday, after completing our research on peach trees, we took a trip to Womack Nursery to pick up the lucky winners.  The varieties we ended up with, after considering chilling hours, peach flavor, and vigor, are Elberta, Majestic, and Galactica.  Don prepared a bed, and fenced it from deer and cows. On the way to Womack,…

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