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After a long day at work, I like to eat out and one of my favorites types of food is Mexican. Almost a year ago, I discovered the Mexicano Grille in Jarrell. It is kind of set back from the highway behind a truck stop but it is very nice inside and has
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I don't care what kind of diet I try to adhere to, I find that there is always room for ice cream. Especially when it is as hot as it has been this summer. I may scrimp, eat mainly vegetarian, watch the "white stuff" like rice, bread, and
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The small town diner is alive and well in Marble Falls, Texas. Everything about the Blue Bonnet Cafe harkens back to an earlier time. Since 1929 the Blue Bonnet Cafe has been serving good home cooking and the best homemade pies in the world. Like any
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Central Texas abounds in German heritage. After Anglos, Mexican-Americans and African-Americans, the ethnic group with the largest impact on Texas has been the Germans. By 1930, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, persons born in Germany or whose parents
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I love the Monument Cafe for its roadside cafe feel. It has had its ups and downs in trying to maintain great service staff and consistent food preparation. I have had truly excellent meals with great service and the exact opposite. Management has always
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Are you looking for the perfect escape from the scorching heat during the day? I have found a great alternative to the movies and pool. Mondays are a great day to check out Mel's Lone Star Lanes in Georgetown. Mel's Lone Star Lanes has a great
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One of my favorite places to visit when the weather is warm is the Walburg Restaurant, in particular the Biergarten. The Walburg Restaurant brings a truly authentic German experience in dining and entertainment. The chefs create German cuisine from the
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OK, I admit it. I have this thing about Wednesday. I always feel like it is coasting downhill the rest of the week and I mean downhill in a good way. Monday is always catch-up day, Tuesday you're kind of getting back into the rhythm and by Wednesday
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I know that Mother's Day is over but the celebration can continue with a free lunch through Wednesday, May 11th. One of my favorite fast food restaurants is Mama Fu's located in Wolf Ranch Shopping Center. Really I don't consider it fast food
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Everyone has one and nobody loves you like your Mom. We all want to do something special to show Mom how much she is appreciated. It is important to remember all the times that she delivered you and picked you up at band practice, gymnastics, slumber
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Celebrate for four days prior to Cinco de Mayo? Well, why not? Chili's is a Southwestern themed bar and grill and they like to celebrate our Mexican American holidays too. Chili's is having appetizer specials May 1-5. Get free chips and queso
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Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a holiday held on May 5 that commemorates the Mexican army 's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The Battle of Puebla was important for at least two reasons.
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As I write this post, I am bracing for what is forecast to be the hottest day of the year so far. It is still just April and they are saying it will be 98 degrees today! So everywhere in Georgetown and surrounding areas will be " Sun City "
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Sometimes you just want to feel transported to another place, another time. It is nice to be able to do just that if only for a short time. I think we have such hurried lifestyles that it is difficult to just relax and really enjoy a leisurely meal. The
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Monday, April 18th, is tax day, meaning that federal income tax returns must be postmarked by midnight to be filed on time this year. If filing taxes has been an ordeal for you there is relief. There are a number of tax day freebies and deals being offered
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