work of art!

Yes, thats roasted garlic on those potatos

Last day of work in Houston.  Lunch at Pronto Cucinino!

They roast lemon garlic chicken over an open fire in the dining room. and have fresh gelato.

Blueberry burst in the oven!

I (heart) muffins.

Dear Santa, I would like a Kitchenaid mixer for meringue.

The best part!

More....

The ladies in front of me ordered liver and onions… with a coupon.

Luby’s Cafeteria (we ate Thanksgiving here)

T-K-Y

Skinny turkey on wheat, with everything – mustard, mayo, oil & vinegar, hot peppers…

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

La King's Confectionery

Irresistible...

Chocolate and Caramel and Nuts...

everything is made in house....

and more....

They have ice cream too!

La King’s Confectionery on Galveston’s Historic Strand

Oh and these….

Double Macchiatto

Crabcakes Egg Benedict

Wow.

Mimosas....

(Crabcake Eggs Benedict + Caraffe of Mimosas) + served in old New Orleans style bistro for Sunday Brunch = True Love

Bistro LeCroy on Galveston’s Historic Strand

Chicken Fajitas for Two

Authentic Mexican Salsa

worth the translation!!

When we first moved to Texas, our realtor, Stacy Jenkins, recommended San Lorenzo’s Mexican Restaurant.

Nothing else has compared.

Fried Banana Cheesecake

Nutella Crepes

I wouldn’t classify either of these as gourmet – but Nutella, strawberries, and whipped cream is fabulous!

Courtesy of the pastry chefs at IHOP

Shrimp Gumbo

This was a pretty perfect lunch. The newspaper place mat was especially charming.

Ragin Cajun – you can’t miss the giant crawfish on the roof!

Chile Relleno in Pecan Cream Sauce

From David’s plate 

Casa de Cobre Saratoga, CA