Tag Archives: Food & Drink

Some Like It Hot

Posted on 9 August 2008 by Valarie

Last night, we got to eat Mexican food.  At La Bodega on Big Spring Street in Midland. REAL Mexican food!!!  Tex-Mex.  The stuff that God eats.  After eating “Mexican Food” in North Carolina for 14 years, it is always a … Continue reading →

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Gatlinburg Weekend

Posted on 6 July 2008 by Valarie

Gaylon and I had an amazing weekend in Gatlinburg!  We stayed at the Edgewater Hotel, which was okay.  The elevators were agonizingly s-l-o-w.  But the view from our 8th floor room was awesome! The staff was very nice, friendly and … Continue reading →

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Better Bring A Lunch

Posted on 16 May 2008 by Valarie

So the Olympics are going to be in China, and that sounds wonderful to me. My great aunt got to visit China once, and she loved it. We have some friends who adopted a baby girl from China earlier this … Continue reading →

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Mexican Food Standards

Posted on 9 February 2008 by Valarie

There are a ton of Mexican food restaurants in our area. In fact, Alex is ever fearful that someone is going to tear down our house to build a new one! All of these establishments are owned and operated by … Continue reading →

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If you like the dip. . .

Posted on 1 February 2008 by Valarie

. . . you should see the photo!! Let me explain. I checked my email tonight, and found a Flickr message from somebody named Jarrett, telling me that he represents a new website called NowPublic.com, and that they have found … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Menu

Posted on 19 November 2007 by Valarie

Every year I buy new magazines and mine the internet for new Thanksgiving recipes and ideas. Many years my family has patiently endured new menu items while secretly wishing I would simply serve the dishes they have come to love … Continue reading →

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