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50 Points

I got the news right after my 25th birthday that I have high cholesterol. News which was accompanied by an ultimatum from the doctor: if it doesn’t come down, we’ll have to talk about medication. Not something I want. Today, three months later, I have lost 12 pounds and my cholesterol is down almost 50 points. I even bought a bridesmaid dress this weekend that was two sizes smaller than I was wearing before. It’s been a good Read More!

Messina Hof winery tour

This weekend I crossed #86 off my 101 in 1001 list - go to a wine vineyard by going to Messina Hof wine vineyard! Messina Hof is in Bryan, Texas (about 1 1/2 hours from Houston). We went out for my dear friend Mariah’s birthday. The tour The public tour is a great deal – it’s only $5, which includes a tour (of the bed & breakfast, vineyard, processing, and bottling area) and 4-5 wine tastings (with instructions on how to Read More!

Vegetarian Week

Day Zero project list item #5 – “Eat like a vegetarian for a week” I added this item to my list, frankly, just to see if I could do it. Technically I ate like a pescetarian – one who does eat fish. But I tried to keep the fish to a minimum (3 meals in my week had fish: crab wontons, shrimp poboy, and fried fish at Luby’s). I’ve never been one who could diet for long periods of time (my most successful peri Read More!

chipotle vs. freebirds - tally and reasons

Chipotle vs. Freebirds (and why I vote Chipotle)

I did an informal poll this weekend with a simple question – Chipotle or Freedbirds? The results were exactly 2 to 1 Freebirds over Chipotle. People like Chipotle for the seasoning, freshness, and the CORN SALSA (can I get an amen?), while Freebirds fans like the wide selection, beans, and employees (quote from @btruax: “employees care” … from @happykatie: “employees with tattoos :)”). My favorite quote Read More!

Crock Pot Chocolate Cake

For Jason’s birthday, he got a shiny red crock pot (how very adult of him). We placed it next to my equally sophisticated Hello Kitty toaster (yes, it toasts Hello Kitty‘s face on your toast and waffles) – and set to work tracking down slow cooker recipes. Our first exciting dessert recipe was “Easy Chocolate Pudding Cake” from the Rival Crock Pot book “Best-Loved Slow Cooker Recipes.” Ingredients: Read More!

Guilty Summer Pleasures

It’s hot in Houston these days. Really, really hot. And you’ve got to have something to get you through. Below are my biggest summer guilty pleasures. Here are a few things I’m obsessed with these days: #1 Cane’s Whether it’s after a hot day at a summer music festival, or at a birthday party complete with a fountain of Cane’s sauce (you read that right – a FOUNTAIN of Cane’s sauce), Cane’s Read More!

Exploring Houston: Best Cheap Eats

Image: Jason, with breakfast for two at Ikea. Retail value: $8. Click2Houston recently released their 2009 list of Houston bests. This includes everything from “Best Waxing” to “Best Tea House.” (There is even a whole category of best wedding stuff). In my efforts to branch out and enjoy Houston for all it has to offer (and upon @deneyterrio and @longstation‘s fervent suggestions to avoid all things chain restau Read More!