Thoughts from a blue-eyed Texas gal
The two story "old Lyons house" at 1335 Horridge Street in Vinton—built in 1900 by Luvicy Jane and Samuel Richard Lyons—was the first home in Calcasieu Parish to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lyons, a member of one of the … [Continue reading]
My grandfather, Willie Benoit (1894-1985), was stationed at a POW camp in Dijon, France during WWI. He never talked about the war itself, but often spoke fondly of the French people and the towns he visited. As a Cajun from Louisiana, he spoke French … [Continue reading]
My dad played baseball in Cuba in the 40s, so I'm fascinated with anything Cuban—especially the food. Fortunately for me, there's a wonderful family owned cafe and bakery a short distance away in Round Rock, on 79/Palm Valley Rd, on the way to Old … [Continue reading]
Because Taste of Ethopia sits in a small, unexciting strip mall on Grand Ave. in Pflugerville, you might pass it by without even noticing it. If you stop, though, you will experience a meal full of wonderfully exotic and unique flavors. Taste of … [Continue reading]
Eating out and sticking to my diet is always a challenge. I usually try to find a restaurant that serves salads, but I recently discovered that Panda Express has entrees that are less than 250 calories. That's great news to me because I absolutely … [Continue reading]
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