The landscape in Laredo is definitely dessert like. Most everything growing wild has some type of thorn, sticker, “jabby” thing! I think it’s interesting, but I understand the aversion some people have.
Laredo Looking Back
After I finished cooking at the lodge on Feb. 22nd, I had a plan to fly to Laredo, and spend the week there – American Airlines had a different plan that ended in me driving to Laredo on Monday morning. It’s not the first time I’ve been stranded by American Airlines “doing what they do…
Baked Cuban Sliders
Had to come up with a lunch plan, for the lodge this week. Typically, we have a big brunch, appetizers, and dinner, but I had a group arriving early this week. I found some potato slider rolls and had some roasted pork in the freezer, so I decided to adapt the Hawaiian roll recipe. Don’t…
February Food Adventures in Austin
We made an overnight trip to Austin, on Valentine’s Day, and tried some restaurants, new to us. Our first stop was Fork and Taco on Burnet Rd. They have a scrumptious variety of unusual tacos, and homemade tortillas. I had a flank chimichurri and a short rib, Don had a jerk grouper, and a flank. Valentine’s night…
Lamb Burgers
You won’t see a picture, because it looks like a burger, so just imagine a burger! These are really great herby deliciousness. They are similar to the ones I made, when I cooked for “the pork-free,” at the lodge. PrintLamb Burgers Ingredients2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 lb ground lamb 2 TBSP finely chopped…