Views of the Neighborhood – The Enchanted Forest Walk of Lakeway

Today, we are visiting The Enchanted Forest in Lakeway. We are catered by Geraldines of Austin, and Our Entertainment is Katrina and the Waves.
Menu
Overnight Oats – vanilla | chai | seasonal fruit
Avocado Toast – sourdough | tomato medley |burrata | basil | arugula
Medi Bowl Salad – Farro | quinoa | chickpea | tomato | cucumber | red onion | avocado | feta cheese | lemon vinaigrette
Gem Caesar – Little gem | garlic dressing | parmesan cheese | crouton
Ricotta Blueberry Pancake – Seasonal fruit | maple syrup
Two eggs, any style | sausage or bacon | toast
Southern Bowl – Grits | fried eggs | cheddar cheese | homemade smoked sausage | green onion
Geraldine’s Lox Benedicts – English muffin | double cream brie | spinach | Scottish smoked salmon | capers | dill hollandaise
Chilaquiles – Shredded chicken | queso fresco | crema | red onion | cilantro | egg | refried black beans- Salsa Verde or Salsa Roja
Loaded Omelette – steak | bacon | peppers | green onion | cheddar cheese | sour cream | breakfast potatoes
Mole Enchilada Eggs – Corn tortilla quesadilla | shredded chicken | mole negro | queso fresco | fried eggs | onion | cilantro | avocado
Steak And Eggs – 8oz. Grilled wagyu skirt steak | 2 eggs | breakfast potatoes |chimichurri
Picture of an old time school bus
Let’s go
Hedgehog family and fairy houses
A very naughty elf.
The proper way to blow bubbles.
A milkmaid lights the way.
Elf and frog on the loose.
Light of freedom.
Let me take your photo.
Stop for a nap.
Tiny stone wth a message.
Gnome village.
The old west. (Sorta)
A fairy village.
More fairies.
I think the frog has the right idea. Time to eat and relax to the music. I hope you have a great week.

72 comments

  1. equipsblog's avatar

    Love the gnomes. Rather modish breakfast.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, it is a modish restaurant.

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  2. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.'s avatar

    How lovely John… thank you for sharing and I certainly would not mind some Avocado Toast… and some of those cheeky fellows would do very well in my garden.. hugsx

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They are cheeky for sure. Thanks, Sally.😊

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  3. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Cute set up. Is this around all year?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      No. Just ten days in the spring.

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  4. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

    Those cute decorations and the sunlight make it a nice walk. It’s good to see it and hear Katrina and the Waves’ music, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Tim. Glad you liked it. 😊

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      1. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

        I’m glad I liked it too, John. 😊

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  5. Ol' Big Jim's avatar

    The little elves and gnomes are just delightful, John! I’m feeling a bit peckish this morning, so chilaquiles would just about hit the spot.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They are good for peckishness, Jim. Good choice. Here’s a mimosa to go with that. 😊

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  6. srbottch's avatar

    Blueberry pancakes, please. Can you deliver to the campground where we’re spending a week?

    The gnomes are fantastic. Such a great variety. The patriotic one is my fav but they’re all in my top 10. Thanks for posting.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Campground??? You camping in the snow? Your pancakes are on the stump there. (Hurry cause a bear is looking like they might be his.)

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      1. srbottch's avatar

        I knew how could count on you getting them here. I beat the bear but the beautiful’ Canada Goose left a ‘condiment’ for me. No problem, when you like pancakes as much as I do, and you just take your fork and scrape them out of the way.

        No snow, but upper 30s at night and rain off and on. Wait, there’s the sun. I better go and catch some vitamin E.

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  7. Dale's avatar

    Once again, your town has come up with pure delight! Thank you for taking us along on this magical walk. Perfect tune to keep us company, too.

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  8. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Very cute idea.

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  9. JFRSr's avatar

    Man, am l a rube or what? I had to look up the word modish. I thought that’s what you said when you finished your first dish and wanted another one❗🐳

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    1. tokragly's avatar
      tokragly · · Reply

      Jim, I’m glad you looked up that word. Now you are a more rounded person.

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      1. John W. Howell's avatar

        Another classic 🤣

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    2. John W. Howell's avatar

      🤣 A classic Mr. Tuna.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Annette.

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  10. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    I’ve always liked “Walking on Sunshine.” (How could I not? It’s irresistible.)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It is. I like it too. 😀

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  11. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Ha! I don’t know what I expected from “Enchanted Forest,” but it wasn’t this. John, this is off-the-charts adorable. Walking on Sunshine is the perfect background song. I hope you’ve had a lovely weekend. Hugs.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We had a super weekend. Thanks, Teagan. So glad you liked the post. 😀`

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  12. petespringer's avatar

    The frog steals the show.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I know, right? 😊 Thanks, Pete.

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  13. thomasstigwikman's avatar

    The Enchanted Forest in Lakeway is indeed enchanting, I love the gnomes, and I’ll have the Geraldine’s Lox Benedicts.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They had a photo of them, and they looked delicious. 😋

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  14. Dan Antion's avatar

    A most delightful walk. I like the one on the bicycle the best.

    Any chance for two eggs, over medium with bacon & toast?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Sourdough toast and potatoes with that coming up.

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  15. Cindy Georgakas's avatar

    Sweetness to the max and thanks for the fun song!!! I’m ready for the day now~!! 💕

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Glad you enjoyed it ,Cinday

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      1. Cindy Georgakas's avatar

        Thanks xx🌷

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  16. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar

    How delightfully charming! Froggie definitely has the right idea.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes. Lay low and enjoy the ride.

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  17. noelleg44's avatar

    The children must LOVE this! I especially like the reclining frog – or toad! And definitely the Southern Bowl – I’m a grits girl.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I love grits, too. 😀

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  18. Resa's avatar

    I’ll have the avocado toast – hold the burrata!

    OMG I love the gnomes!!!

    This is a fabulous, darling post John, thank you!

    GN -🧙‍♀️X- MES

    What’s in a gnome?

    A gnome by any other gnome is still part of Gnomeo & Gnomiette~

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Very clever, Resa. GN-😀X-MES anr GO 😊X D

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      1. Resa's avatar

        Thanks… gnomes are adorable! Do you have one in your garden? 😀X

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          No Gnomes. 😄X

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        2. Resa's avatar

          Aww.. I wonder how Twiggy and Tempeste would like gnomes? OX

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        3. John W. Howell's avatar

          As a toy? Maybe. As a garden fixture? Not so much.
          😀X

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        4. Resa's avatar

          I just sent you a love bus!

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        5. John W. Howell's avatar

          Got it. Thank you very much. 😋X

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        6. Resa's avatar

          Yay!!!

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  19. Teri Polen's avatar

    This is so much fun. Our library should try something like this for the kids over the summer. The avocado toast sounds fantastic.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      The kids do enjoy it for sure, Thanks, Teri.

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  20. dgkaye's avatar

    A lovely garden tour and the perfect music for the tour. 😊

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Debby. So glad you enjoyed it.😀

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  21. Jennie's avatar

    Delightful, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Quite whimsical for sure. Thanks, Jennie.

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  22. Dina's avatar

    Love the Gartenzwerg with camera!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I can imagine that you would like him. 😀

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  23. Sorryless's avatar

    The Gnomes know.

    Makes me wonder, have they ever made a movie about gnomes?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Not sure, but let me tell you I’m not going down there after dark. 😀

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      1. Sorryless's avatar

        I’m with you on this one brother. Not even with the gang from Scooby Doo.

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  24. kethuprofumo's avatar

    The Enchanted Forest returned back! So great! 🍤🍤🍤🍻

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Always fun. Thanks, Maria.

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