Earlier this week, I wrote about a hole in the wall called Zydeco, located in lower downtown Houston. A couple weeks earlier, I visited Galveston with my friends Chris, Jay, and fellow blogger Kate, where we visited the beach and… Read More ›
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New England “Texas” BBQ
My fellow blogger Naomi loves to take me to real Texas BBQ when I come visit her in Texas. I have to admit, I like pork BBQ more than brisket, but Texans do know their BBQ. My first visit to… Read More ›
Cruising, With Cabins, Size Matters….
I have to admit I was sure I would not like going on a cruise. I just thought being on a big ship would have to be pretty boring, after all weren’t you trapped on board most of the time?… Read More ›
Photos: More Market Day in Uzes
I always enjoy seeing the markets in cities, so today, I share more of the color. Alas, you can’t smell the wonderful foods, the beautiful flowers, the earnest discussions of which is the proper cheese to go with which hand-made… Read More ›
Pub Lunches
I’m meeting friends for dinner later tonight, but this afternoon I’ve been wandering around in the rain without an umbrella. After consulting the maps, I’ve struck off a few things I’ve planned for today because, well, I’m on vacation and… Read More ›
The Kitchen Bistro: Fine Dining in the Oil Field
I’ve written several times about the little places I eat at while traveling on business or vacation, especially those hole-in-the-wall joints found in tiny rural towns where some of our business operations are located (like here and here). Recently I… Read More ›
If You Can’t Stand the Heat…
jeffwagg and I exchange stories by giving each other a word which is the seed for the next correspondence. This is my response to his choice of “Heat.” It’s 9 p.m. I’m sitting at my desk, doing homework and chatting… Read More ›
New Brattleboro Food Co-op, good food, same old woo
The new Brattleboro Food Co-op has just opened. The old one I have very fond memories of. Vegan company coming? You simple go to the deli and everything is clearly marked. “Glad Corn” is still one of my favorite snacks,… Read More ›
Fine Dining in the Oil Field: Panchito’s Burritos
I’ve been traveling to west Texas quite a bit, for my job, and often head straight to the field from the airport. Last year, a friend showed me a hole-in-the-wall burrito shop, Panchito’s Burritos, located in Odessa, Texas. You can… Read More ›
Fine Dining in Oil Country: Main Track Cafe & Lounge
SKEPTIC ALERT TO FOLLOW! For our last breakfast in Weyburn this trip, our locals advised that we go to the restaurant at the truck stop for breakfast. This place, sitting on the edge of town by the gas station, featured… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 