There is so much history in San Antonio! “Remember The Alamo,” they say; the 18th-century Spanish mission is preserved as a museum, and marks the 1836 battle for Texan independence from Mexico. The River Walk is definitely my favorite–the pedestrian promenade along the San Antonio River offers quaint and delicious respites along the way in local cafes and shops. For local artistry, head to historic La Villita, San Antonio’s first neighborhood.
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Being in the area, we couldn’t skip visiting the popular little town of Waco, home of Chip and Joanna Gaines and their successful businesses Magnolia Market and The Silos.
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Austin is a FUN city, especially for live music enthusiasts (think Austin City Limits and South by Southwest music festival). Spectacular natural elements provide the perfect background to a vibrant and hip city, capturing our interest and awe instantly.
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Mighty Texas weather might unleash some nasty storms even in the dead of winter, so we watched the forecast carefully before leaving Louisiana early January 2019. We postponed our arrival into Houston for a day, allowing for a tornado-filled storm front to pass.
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Although I’m not generally a fan of kale (and I’m still looking for a good recipe for kale chips), I am a fan of spinach. I selected two recipes that sound good to me: Kale and Cannellini Bean Soup and Saag Paneer.
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