How does one improve upon a classic sandwich like the BLT? The classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich is an icon in the sandwich world. Hole in the wall diners and upscale restaurants all feature their own version of this famous sandwich, but none that […]

There’s something in the water… Or at least that’s what people thought when they used to make the cross country journey to the healing powers of the natural springs in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Since that time, Hot Springs has ‘sprung up’ with so much more […]

Hello, my name is Stacy and I’m a chocaholic. This is not something I’m proud of necessarily, but hey, it’s who I am! I love any form of chocolate I can get – except for that disgusting stuff they try to pull off as real […]

What’s that green stuff? The first time I went to Fogo de Chao (a Brazilian steakhouse), the waiter put down a small bowl of green sauce in front of me. It looked like a cross between pico de gallo and salsa (can you tell I’m […]

This post has been sponsored by the makers of HERDEZ® Salsa & WHOLLY® Guacamole. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Isn’t it funny how fashion of decades ago seems to be coming back? The chunky heeled shoes, the mom jeans, and the bodysuits are […]

Move over, chips and queso! So there’s this Tex-Mex restaurant near where we live called Gringo’s. My family has been going there for *literally* decades. Now they have multiple stores all across Texas, but I still remember eating at that first little restaurant of theirs. […]

Weekend warrior? Looking for a weekend getaway? How about just a little rest and relaxation for a few days? The JW Marriott San Antonio has something for every type of vacation – couples getaways, family retreats, and solo expeditions. You’re going to love this place! […]

American cooking leaves a lot to be desired. A lot of the things that we make are lessened versions of other cultures’ cuisines that we have dumbed down and taken all of the rich history out of. Like when I went to New Orleans and […]

Bacon and eggs has never tasted so good. I have found that deviled eggs are one of those things that people either love them or hate them. I am definitely in that first “love them” camp. I think that The hardest thing about making deviled […]

Small towns outside of big cities are the best places to travel to. 27 miles North of Austin, Texas you’ll find the city Georgetown, Texas. It’s a mid-sized city with a small town feel – especially in their historic district which includes the voted most […]