An Afternoon in Austin

Kandee and I spent an afternoon in Austin this weekend. The food alone was worth trip. We grabbed lunch at East Side King on East 6th. The Pork Kimchee Stew and Fried Potato Noodles. We'll take both, please.

We also did some shopping at the Domain. Excuse the MySpace mirror shot, but please note the milkmaid braid. It may look cute from afar, but there were 100 bobby pins sticking out everywhere in that hair a.k.a. not cute. My new summer goal is to master that hair style. With less bobby pins, of course. Another goal is to find a way to get my hands on those planters at Free People. So dreamy and perfect. I need those in my life.

We wrapped up this trip with some gourmet donuts from Gourdough's. If you can't already tell, we support the food trucks. I ordered the Funky Monkey (Grilled Bananas & Cream Cheese Icing with Brown Sugar) and Kandee ordered the Heavenly Hash (Marshmallow with Chocolate Fudge Icing Topped with Fudge Brownie Candy). Sugar coma for days, but totally worth it. Austin never disappoints.

Reason #85: Why I Love My Husband

I left good ol' Waco for Austin this week for work. Before I left, Tad did something very special for me. Per usual. I came home and there were empanadas and shrimp quesadillas waiting for me, compliments of my husband the chef. Every meal that man makes is a true labor of love. I just hope he knows how much I appreciate it and love him dearly for it. He's also been spoiling me with surprises as of late. His new thing is hiding a movie he rents for me and then giving hints to find it. He's pretty selfless when it comes to our movie rentals. He always picks a movie he knows I'd like. Just ask him the last 10 movies he has seen. Can't help but wonder if he ever gets tired of being the most thoughtful husband? So lucky he's all mine.

I love Austin, but I'm ready to be home. This is the longest we've been apart in our little married lives. I never thought I'd miss his beard, but I do. Well off to a restaurant romp and then back to the hotel for my last night. Room service and HBO are no fun alone. OK, who am I kidding? It's a little fun.

FAJITA FRIDAY

We grilled fajitas for our first meal as a married couple upon arrival back to Texas after our honeymoon. The last time Tad grilled fajitas, it wasn't very pretty. The meat wasn't exactly what you would call tender. He tried so hard to redeem himself and I'd say he did (note the garnish). I'm a pretty big fan of this man. Not to mention he hasn't asked me to cook one meal since we've been married. Who says a good man is hard to find?

Next big thing on the menu? German pancakes with buttermilk syrup. Nom nom nom.

A ZOCALO LUNCH

Over the weekend we had a delicious lunch in Austin at Zocalo cafe. My dear friend Marielle introduced me to this little gem. Let me just say Klifford is Zocalo's biggest fan. He never gets to dine out in Temple. Or drink horchatas.

Best part of lunch? Klifford made a little friend. Meet Bits Ruth. She was a doll. Couldn't believe Klifford didn't attack her. Always has the ability to surprise me that one.

Klifford went home to San Marvelous with auntie Kandee for the week. I was really nervous about letting him go, but I know she will guard him with her life.

Note: A little bird definitely pooped on my head as we were leaving. There's a first time for everything. Kandee found it hilarious and was very helpful. Minus the helpful part. I did not document this with a camera. Forgive me.

HELLO, HERBERT'S TACO HUT

When we made our little trip to Austin last weekend, we had the pleasure of meeting my sister for dinner. I don't see her enough and I'm kind of obsessed with her so I'm always overjoyed to see her pretty little face. She suggested Herbert's Taco Hut in San Marcos. The girl knows her Tex-Mex and I couldn't be more proud. OK so I know I'm always talking about food, but I promise I hit the gym. Sometimes. Kandee and I ordered something traditional and Tad ordered a chilli relleno. This is his absolute favorite thing to order I tell ya.

Just looking at these pictures make me want to go back. So wonderfully delicious. Tex Mex + Kandee + Tad  = perfect combination. She was also telling me about a gourmet peanut butter and jelly food truck in San Marvelous. Sign me up, please.

FOOD COMA

So most people went shopping on Black Friday; however, my family did not. Why stop celebrating Thanksgiving so soon? We just celebrated all over again. Needless to say, we were in a severe food coma come Saturday. We feasted on good ol' fashioned turkey and dressing, layered orange pineapple mold, ham, sweet potato yams, and three different types of pies. Yes we did. I don't regret a single bite. So much for starting that wedding diet...

DATE NIGHT

Tad and I treated ourselves to a little Tex-Mex on Thursday night and boy was it delicious. I could probably eat Tex-Mex everyday and that's probably something I should work on, but it will have to wait until after the weekend. My mama is making her infamous cheese enchiladas tonight and I don't plan on missing that meal for anything in the world.

Can you tell how much Tad just LOVES pictures? He likes to act out sometimes when I'm snapping a few shots. I'm probably the only one who loves these crazy faces, but it's quite entertaining if nothing else.