All right....here is a post of totally random things. We all went to Austin for several days this week. I've been posting remotely, so here are some Austiny goodies:
This was one of my favorite places to nosh.....Schlotzsky's!!!! I know, I know, it's sort of fast food, but the chain originated in Austin. This is the most gorgeous Schlotzsky's there is, I think. Isn't it handsome for a quick food place? Hardwood floors buffed so nicely, vaulted ceilings, rock work, and tasty TASTY sandwiches.
Maybe it's silly to like a deli so much, but it makes me happy. Adam and I met there a few times when we were dating because it was between our homes and close to each of our jobs. Once, we met there during a freak snowstorm. Sigh---so romantic to cuddle up with coffee and wondrous, meaty sandwiches. SandWishes.
What made me sad was the original bakery is now a lowly Cinnabon. Yuck. No, thanks. The bakery made the yummiest breads and pastries and cakes. How sad that they're gone.
They have a fun outdoor patio on both floors, too. We don't smoke, by the way. We just ended up sitting in the smoking section because no one else was there. I love that the smoking section is only 6 outside tables. Ha! Quit ruining my food, smokers!
No, I'm not showing you a decapitated grackle. I was just pleased with the food cart. Isn't it great? I love the petite size, the double wheels, and the drink holders on the bottom. I've been wanting a food /tea cart for a while, and I think this one is exactly right. I think I'll use it as a jumping off point to build one with Adam.
This adorable thing showed up in the gravel of my driveway. I have no idea what it is, but doesn't it look like a tiny green pumpkin?
This was one of my favorite places to nosh.....Schlotzsky's!!!! I know, I know, it's sort of fast food, but the chain originated in Austin. This is the most gorgeous Schlotzsky's there is, I think. Isn't it handsome for a quick food place? Hardwood floors buffed so nicely, vaulted ceilings, rock work, and tasty TASTY sandwiches.
Maybe it's silly to like a deli so much, but it makes me happy. Adam and I met there a few times when we were dating because it was between our homes and close to each of our jobs. Once, we met there during a freak snowstorm. Sigh---so romantic to cuddle up with coffee and wondrous, meaty sandwiches. SandWishes.
What made me sad was the original bakery is now a lowly Cinnabon. Yuck. No, thanks. The bakery made the yummiest breads and pastries and cakes. How sad that they're gone.
They have a fun outdoor patio on both floors, too. We don't smoke, by the way. We just ended up sitting in the smoking section because no one else was there. I love that the smoking section is only 6 outside tables. Ha! Quit ruining my food, smokers!
No, I'm not showing you a decapitated grackle. I was just pleased with the food cart. Isn't it great? I love the petite size, the double wheels, and the drink holders on the bottom. I've been wanting a food /tea cart for a while, and I think this one is exactly right. I think I'll use it as a jumping off point to build one with Adam.
This adorable thing showed up in the gravel of my driveway. I have no idea what it is, but doesn't it look like a tiny green pumpkin?
WHAT? You don't like Cinnabon? It is a real guilty pleasure for me. I buy a mini bun maybe once a year. Home-style bakeries have disappeared into the American past. I can't even find a donut that isn't pre-made in huge batches in some factory then shipped to the local donut shops for, I guess, a final fry or something. In WA good french-type bread doesn't exist. After 6 years here I did find the real deal, and in my town, a few months back. Shortly thereafter, the bread disappeared from the shelves. The baker of this 1-man tiny bakery had died. Wow.
Posted by: Charlotte | September 10, 2009 at 12:20 PM
I love looking at the world through you eyes! What a cool gift from nature to show up in your driveway, looks like it belongs in a dollhouse. I just starteed a blog and wish I'd had my camera with me on my walk yesterday...I saw a squirrel that looked like it hafd a tennis ball sized goiter under it's chin...WEIRD-O! You would have loved it!
Posted by: Dusti | September 11, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Oh! Oh! I'm so glad you've got a blog now, Dusti!!!!
I'm soooo disappointed you didn't capture Goiter Squirrel at its finest. They have some nasty crazy nuts, though, so keep your zoom primed for that.
Bye!
Laura
Posted by: Laura Irrgang | September 11, 2009 at 01:51 PM
Man I have got to get a job that doesnt require 14 hour days so i can keep up with all the good blogs! LOVE LOVE the cracker jack boxes, i hope they have them in publix! (do you have publix in Texas? Maybe not....)
THAT is an awesome Shlotskys. You are right-i have *never* seen one that looks like that! Lookit all the windows and wood + food = PERFECT NIRVANA. And, do you know i have NNEVER eaten a cinnabon ever? Just never appealed to me...
The wee little pumpkin fairy came and gave you a gift! What did you decide to do with it, I wonder?
XOXOXOXOXO
PS- Yes CDC is a job hazard not my health hazard hee hee, i work for dept of health headquarters in florida, but besides from being prone to job stress i am healthy! But thanks for worrying! XOXOXOX ♥ Roo
Posted by: Rhonda Roo | September 12, 2009 at 09:38 AM
I KNOW!!!!
Small batch bakeries are almost a thing of the past. When you do find one, though, it makes my heart sing. By the way, I wanted to comment on your 'perfect slice of toast with butter and apricot jam/preserves' post. YES!!!! That is one of my absolute favorite breakfasts, down to the jam. I was wanting to bring some Irish butter back from Austin, but I didn't have cooler space and was scared to transport it in the summer. SHOOT!
I DO hope you're having a lovely time in California. That sounds like such a fun outing. Things like that always kick me into high gear. I loved the skeleton/glass display case thing tutorial....was that offerred at your workshop?
How sad to lose your local baker. A one man bakery? Impressive.
More later,
Laura
Posted by: Laura Irrgang | September 12, 2009 at 11:14 AM
FOURTEEN hour days??? Are you crazy, woman? That sounds hideous.
I used to work a LOT when I was with a gallery, but having my daughter Violet really made
me slow down. I have less money, but I just couldn't keep it up. The hours were too much. You sound like you have an internal caffeine drip, though, so no worries.
No Publixs, by the way. Just Satan-like Walmart. And I live in the sticks, anyway, so I have to drive 30 miles to the grocery store.
Bye!!@!
Laura
Posted by: Laura Irrgang | September 12, 2009 at 11:43 AM