…not THAT clock! The time-to-visit-the-State-Fair-of-Texas clock. The State Fair of Texas ends on October 23! That is only 7 days. My Fair Faves The Texas Skyway is a great way to see the fairgrounds and surrounding areas from above. The aerial track floats above the Midway in both directions between the stations located in the…
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Crashing in the Most Cosmic Way!
Last weekend I stayed in one of Tulsa’s newest Airbnbs…Buck Atom’s Cosmic Crash Pad. The crash pad is located just steps from Historic Route 66. And to make it EVEN better, the property is located right behind Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios and the roadside attraction, Buck Atom, the 21-foot tall space cowboy. The Craftsman-style house…
Quarantine Cookbook ~ Volume One
Living the quarantine life has been one with a flood of different emotions. Stress. Bewilderment. Fear. Sadness. Gratitude. Joy. Contentment. One of the bright spots is cooking with my daughter, Kate. The weekly menu plan idea came from Elizabeth Minchilli and her daughter, Sophie, who are quarantined in Umbria, Italy. The two are sharing their…
La Casita Bakeshop~If You Bake It They Will Come
If you bake it they will come…
Make the World a Happier Place…
I’ve learned many things while traveling, but one of the most important things I’ve learned is to talk to people. A simple action that creates great joy. Wherever my travels take me, near or far, I do these three simple things: make eye contact, smile and say hello. It is a truly wonderful thing. On…
The State Fair of Texas – Musts and Don’t Misses
It’s fall y’all. Well, that’s what the calendar says anyway. These Texas temps are saying something different. No matter the weather it’s time for the State Fair of Texas! 1. Plan your visit on a Dallas Cowboys’ game day! Whether they are playing here or away; the crowds at the fair are lighter. 2. Go…
The Dynamic Duo…Better Than Ever
Ken Valencia and Cody Ellison are the dynamic duo of which I speak. There have been some changes since my previous article…an evolution if you will. I remain a Ken & Cody lifer. Their brand, Bishop Street Apparel by Ken and Cody, is still my go to. The pieces are well-made, colorful and affordable. The pair…
You Say Ice Cream, I Say GELATO
You can call him the Gelato Guru or the Wizard of Ice Cream! It makes no matter what you call him, just know his cold creations are epic. I have been a faithful eater of Chef Jungman’s sweet creations since his days at Blue Green Canteen. He is now the pastry chef at both Princi…
Hill Country Day Trip
Summers are for road trips and the Texas Hill Country is one of the prettiest parts of Texas. I’ve spent many an hour in a car driving back roads discovering this state’s many wonderful places. That’s how this road trip happened… First Stop: Mazama Coffee Company; Dripping Springs These folks know coffee…and treats. They offer…
Summertime Means Cherry Time!
I recently received a bumper crop of cherries from Northwest Cherry Growers. What’s a gal to do with a box full of cherries you ask? Dig in and eat ’em by the handful. Cherries from this region are the best… and these cherries did not disappoint. There is an old saying, “The darker the cherry,…
So this happened…
I love taking photos and EDITING photos. You might be thinking, “Editing photos?!” Yes, editing photos. It is very therapeutic for me. Anyway, the majority of my photos of are of places and food. I’ve been practicing on my family and friends…begrudgingly at times. I recently I was asked to take some photos for a…
Princi Italia – Plano, TX
If you know me you know I have a fatal attraction love for Italy. This love has taken me on a quest for authentic Italian food stateside. SO, when I was invited by my friend and pastry chef, Ryan Jungman, to try Princi Italia in Plano I said, “Oh, heck yes!” Princi Italia is the brainchild of friends Patrick…
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