2015 is going to be a slimmer Christmas gift giving year since I am moving into a house and will have a lot of upcoming expenses. Simply considering the forthcoming holiday set my mind to thinking about gifting and how it is a bit curious
My ear often gets bent by people who share their sentiments about how difficult it is to date in Austin. I’ve been out of the dating scene for a number of years, but I can’t imagine it has changed too much. If anything, I would
I asked a wine expert what his favorite wine is for the holidays. He offered two suggestions, Beaujolais and Amerone. Beaujolais seemed to be his favorite. Apparently it is light, fruity and quite refreshing, while Amerone is quite different, being a rich, red and dry Italian wine. He indicated most
A lifelong friend of mine, Robby Valadez, is an avid fan of classic movies. He can instantaneously fall into character and quote the best and most memorable lines. With cooler weather approaching, there’s nothing better than pouring a glass of wine, curling up in a blanket and watching
Suddenly biscuits are a thing. A big thing. A couple of months back, I dined at Stella San Jac and the server touted their #16 Biscuits (named after the number of attempts to perfect the recipe). Well Stella, there’s some competition in the house! If
I’ve started to enjoy the taste of an Old Fashioned. While never a whisky or bourbon drinker, I suddenly find myself really liking the taste of them. So I thought it would be fun to go out for a taste comparison. I grabbed a buddy
Dressing well can be expensive, so it is a blessing when there’s a manufacturer that produces a fashionable product at a great price point. One of my favorite finds is Topman, a line of men’s clothing available online and locally at Nordstrom. Topman fits a slimmer