Whether you live in the area or are visiting, it never hurts to be armed with information before hitting the food truck scene here in Alpine. With seven active food trucks in Alpine, there’s something available for just about … Continue reading Food trucks in Alpine – here’s what you need to know
With our Saturday mornings of late being filled with all things Alpine, we’ve recently figured out the secret to making it out the door faster than usual… Judy’s Bread & Breakfast. We can usually be seated at Judy’s before I’d … Continue reading Judy’s Bread & Breakfast in Alpine
Lately, I’ve seen lots of advertising for ready-to-cook meals delivered to your door, and have even had several friends talk about their own experiences with the mail-order meal services on social media. I’d grown tired of making the same … Continue reading What’s the deal with all the mail-order meals?
I recently discovered a new phrase that people have been using to describe an aspect of life in Far West Texas… “getting off the island.” After just having celebrated two years of living full-time in Fort Davis, I understood the … Continue reading Getting off the desert island to gather seafood…
Last Saturday, we decided to check out the Alpine Farmer’s Market. I’m a little embarrassed to admit that this was our first visit to the farmer’s market, which takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Our normal Saturday visits … Continue reading Alpine Farmer’s Market – my new favorite Saturday morning place
Just in time for Valentine’s Day and this year’s Fort Davis Lions Club Bake Sale, I’ve found a new hobby – candymaking. A couple years ago, I bought candy molds when I discovered that I could make my own chocolate, … Continue reading Love is in the air… and heart-shaped chocolates are in my hand
Several years ago, we discovered a cozy little spot on Murphy Street called El Patio. Behind the Amtrak Station in one of the restored Murphy Street buildings, they had a small dining room and a nice patio for dining al … Continue reading El Patio Mexican Restaurant in Alpine
The Hotel Limpia in Fort Davis is a landmark, sitting on nearly three acres in the heart of downtown, with its lush patio and sturdy two-story stone building. Built in 1912 by the Union Trading Company (owned by local stockholders … Continue reading Blue Mountain Bistro at Hotel Limpia in Fort Davis
A little over 15 years ago, my first newspaper column about food was printed in the Boerne Star. It was a cold and blustery winter day when I sat down at the computer, fretted, and pecked out a short … Continue reading Feeling nostalgic thanks to cold weather and hot soup
Lately it seems that everywhere I look online, someone is touting the benefits of bone broth. Maybe it’s because I spend much of my online time reading about food and wellness, but bone broth as a superfood is currently … Continue reading Bone broth… nourishing people since at least the Second Century B.C.
Because Food is What I Do 