Category Archives: travel

the very good long day, part 2

Posted on March 20, 2013 by is there any more pie?

Lockhart, Texas is a cool little town that boasts four bbq joints.  The BBQ Adventurers and I decided to take a little tour before hitting Smitty’s for a second round of ribs. Are these guys waiting for a plane?  Admiring … Continue reading →

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the really good long day, part 1

Posted on March 17, 2013 by is there any more pie?

The day started in Lockhart, a town that calls itself the “BBQ Capital of Texas”. Here are the BBQ Adventurers: They are standing in front of the legendary Kreuz Market, which opens for business at 10:30 AM. We were the second … Continue reading →

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need a hug

Posted on February 6, 2013 by is there any more pie?

I couldn’t wait another month to get a “Grandma hug”, so yesterday Banjo Man suggested I get on a plane and head to Texas asap.  Because this little guy is waiting for me. Thank you, Southwest, for some great travel … Continue reading →

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kilts, scallops and scotch

Posted on January 17, 2013 by is there any more pie?

I’ve been thinking a lot about Scotland lately. We will be hosting the 2nd Annual  Scotch-tasting dinner next month and I will be hunting for authentic Scottish recipes again this year. I’m giving some thought to scallop pie. Or lobster … Continue reading →

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