Mark Bittman wrote a good article, recently, in the New York Times on the food industry. He talks about how it’s impossible for the food companies to do anything that really might improve the health situation in this country, because there’s no money in it. And even though what they are producing will eventually…
Ratibor Country Grill
Sunday, we decided to try Ratibor Country Grill, because we’d heard so many good reviews of it. Urbanspoon and Yelp both have a 5-star rating for it. It is definitely a “home cooking” place, and they do a good job on their food. It is east of Temple, and fairly near the Oscar Store. I…
Grilled Summer Squash Salad
The summer squash is coming in, and I’m missing our lettuce, so it’s time for a salad creation. PrintGrilled Summer Squash Salad Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Serves 6 Ingredients4 medium squash Vinaigrette dressing Salt and pepper Fresh basil leaves, torn 1/2 cup sliced olives 1 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup sliced banana peppers or…
Austin Restaurants – June Tour
Last week I had a dental appointment in Austin, and decided to make an overnight trip of it. I managed to go to three restaurants, while I was there. Actually, it was 4, but we won’t count Kerbey Lane for breakfast, because it’s a regular for me. Nina and I made it to Dock and…
Plants – June 2014
The rain has really changed what’s happening in our yard this year. Lots of blooms are coming on, and we’re enjoying cactus and lantana as well as esperanza, canna, vitex, and oleander. All of the passion vines are growing like crazy. If you like butterflies, and you don’t have one planted, you need one. It’s…