• Family & Motherhood

    wednesday in review: avenue q

    Have you heard of the Broadway show Avenue Q? If you haven’t, put it on your list to see. It’s won countless Tony Awards and is a laugh out loud show that covers all sorts of controversial topics- with puppets. Yep, this show has been called the “Sesame Street for adults” show with characters like Trekky Monster, Rod and Nicky (who resemble Cookie Monster and Bert and Ernie, by the way). There is even a Gary Coleman character who is the superintendent of a run-down neighborhood in New York city called Avenue Q. The story revolves around Princeton, a recent college grad looking to find his purpose in life. The…

  • Food

    in review: farmers market

    I love the farmers market. My husband and I decided to go one afternoon just to do something on Sunday and I fell in love with it. I’ve been going ever since. I love the feeling of being able to support local farmers, get fresh fruits and veggies and even herbs. The outdoor “sheds” is where you find all the produce, but the indoor market sells food, sweets and locally made soaps, clothes, jewelry, olive oil and even wine. Some to take note of: – Pecan Lodge has gotten some rave reviews for its BBQ and there is always a line around the corner during lunch time. – Fudgemakers make…

  • Food

    in review: pozo mercado

    Just when you think you’ve been to every place on McKinney Ave, a new place opens up. Enter Pozo Mercado, the “white house” of McKinney Ave. No, it’s not short for “pozole”, the Mexican dish. It is a new Mexican restaurant comfortably seated next to Standard Pour and owned by the same people. The restaurant has an outdoor patio, a must for people watching. The super chill vibe is also great to hang out with friends after work (so you can make fun of the people you’re watching). The food is definitely more Mexican and less Tex-Mex, which in Texas is tough to find. So when I was invited to taste…