Today, we are going to the movies. The Lakeway Parks and Recreation Movie Night was on Friday. Through the mircle of toime travel we can go today. We are catered by Moonshine Grill of Austin. Our entertainment is Shakeria.

Menu

THE ORIGINAL MOONSHINE –  ” CORN DOG” SHRIMP® honey mustard, blueberry swirl

MAMA’S PIMENTO CHEESE  – garden crudités, hot pretzel sticks

STREET CORN QUESO – queso fresco, pico de gallo, bacon, tortilla chips

CATHEAD BISCUITS -honey butter, house preserves

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES – jumbo lump crabmeat, avocado, tomato, green goddess dressing

FULLMOONPLATTER – two eggs any style, bacon, home fries, toast

STEAK&EGGS.- charcoal bistro filet, two eggs any style, grit cake, salsa verde, toast

MIGAS – egg scramble, tortilla chips, pico de gallo, ranchero sauce, cheddar

SMOKEDSALMON & JOHNNYCAKES – poached eggs, dilled hollandaise, pickled red onion, home fries

PULLEDPORK & JOHNNYCAKES. – poached eggs, green chile salsa, home fries

Let’s get on the bus.

There is the poster for the event

Today’s showing is Zootopia 2

The corn dog truck is here.

Parks and Recreation have a display of the prizes for the cornhole tournamant coming in October

There is popcorn and flavors to put on it.

A table for the little ones to color and that grey thing is a monitor for displaying the art.

There is always new learning opportunities for the environmenrt.

Here is the new learning table

This is a close-up of a floodwater simulation. By adding water to the display the effects of flooeding can be seen.

The sponsor of Movie night.

The big screen.

Folks starting to arrive with their children.

It is now time to enjoy the  food and entertainment. I hope you have a grand week.

Today, we are visiting Lake Travis in Lakeway. Since the heavy rain last week, the lake is completely full. I thought it would be fun to take a look at the lake at its lowest point and then see how it looks today at its highest. We are catered by ATX Cocina Restaurant in Austin. Our entertainment is David Bowie.

BRUNCH MENU
SMOKED PORK FLAUTAS – salsa taquera, buttered onions, epazote, crema, queso cotija
CHILAQUILES- heirloom corn tortillas, carne guisada, farm eggs, salsa morita, crema, queso fresco
BULEVAR BREAKFAST BURRITO – farm eggs, applewood smoked bacon, smoked bean, queso, pickled jalapeño, salsa morita
HUEVOS RANCHEROS – farm eggs, heirloom corn tortillas, chicken verde guisado, smoked bean, black garlic macha, avocado purée
ATX COCINA FRUTA Y GRANOLA – agave-citrus yogurt, seasonal fruit preserves, house seed and nut granola
TOSTADA DE AGUACHILE VERDE – shrimp, cucumber-jalapeño broth, avocado, smoked trout roe pico, radish

Kiack launch area in 2020

The kiack launch area today

Looking across in 2022.

Today

Looking across the lake in 2022.

Looking across today.

Two boat houses in 2022.

The two boat houses today.

Another look in 2022.

The same look today.

High and dry in 2022.

Full and happy today.

Just a river in 2022.

Full lake today

A view of the lake today.

The police don’t want folks parking near the lake since it is still rising.

Well, that’s it. Time for some food and music. I hope you have a great week.

Today, we are going to the Lakeway City Hall to view an art exhibition by the city’s employees. We are catered by Fona San Miguel of Austin. Our entertainment is Nora Jones.

Menu

Today, we are attending the groundbreaking for the new Butler Rough Hollow Park in Lakeway.

Menu

Veal medallions américaine – crawfish in sauce américaine fava beans, lardo & onion soubise
Roast guinea fowl – truffle mousseline, morel mushrooms, fiddlehead fern & buttered herb jus
Long Island Duck breast – sweet red California cherries, hakurei turnips, Moroccan spiced sauce
Alaskan halibut – spring ramp nage, beech mushrooms, caviar, crème fraîche
Red snapper â la barigoule – chorizo-encrusted snapper, poached fennel & spring vegetables
Roasted turnip – wood roasted turnip, kale furikake, carrot ginger-miso broth

16 oz Colorado rack of lamb, served with mint jelly
16 oz tomahawk pork chop, served with truffle butter

Let’s go

The welcome tent.

Visitors to the event can take a sapling home.

Cookies and water.

The shovels are waiting for the official moment. The big guy on the right has the day off.

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Good attendance.

The gang of seven. From left, Parks and Recreation Director Andrea Bennett, City Manager Joseph Molis, City Council Member Kent O’ Brian, Mayor Tom Kilgore, Forester Richard Leon, Council member Wes Hook, Assistant Director Parks and Recreation Ricky Gavett.

The ground is broken.

The map of the finished park in the summer of 2027.

We have our red oak tree, and now it is time to relax with music and Food. I hope you have a great week.

Today, we are cruising the neighborhood to view the crepe myrtles and a few other flowers. We are catered by Ember Kitchen of Austin, and our entertainment is Glenn Frey.

Menu

Plantain Stack -Buttermilk Pancakes, Plantains, Whipped Cream, Plantain Pecan-Infused Syrup

Churros Toast – Dulce de Leche French Toast, Brioche Bread, Candied Pecan Multi-Grain Crunch, Piloncillo Strawberry Syrup, Fresh Strawberries, Mint

Ember Steak & Eggs – 8 oz Filet Mignon, Enchilada Sauce, Eggs “Your Way”, Black Beans

Chorizo Hash – Ground Chorizo, Diced Red Peppers, Poblano Peppers, Shallots, Beef Fat Potatoes, Egg, Salsa Dona, Hollandaise

Chilaquiles – Red Chile Sauce, Corn Tortilla Chips, Lime Crema, Eggs, Cilantro, Avocado

Wagyu Steak – 10 oz Market Cut, Ember Tortillas, Grilled Fennel & Onions, Salsa Dona

Josper Chicken – Orange and Guajillo Brine, Pollo ala Brasa, Achiote Chimichurri

Josper Burger – 8 oz Akaushi Wagyu, Oaxaca Cheese, Escabeche, Chipotle Aioli, Pork Belly, Brioche Bun

Come on. We have commandeered the Windsor Fife and Drum Corps bus.

The Producer’s photo of a gardenia while walking with Twiggy.

Red and purple crepe myrtles.

A while crepe myrtle.

A pink crepe myrtle (R), esperasza (L), baby sage (lower R), and magnolia (background)

Another pink.

A beautiful white.

The sage beside our driveway.

The Producer’s hibiscus (R) and cone flower (L) with vinca in the middle.

Okay, how did she get in here? Shussssh. Let sleeping dogs lie.”

A giant purple crepe myrtle.

A large lilac-colored crepe myrtle.

A beautiful pink crepe myrtle.

Time now to enjoy the music and food. I hope you have a lovely week.

Today, we are going to the Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD) for a class on all things bees. We are catered by Canje Caribbean Restaurant in Austin, featuring their appetizer menu. Our entertainment is Jimmy Rogers.

Menu

Plantain Chips – Mango Calypso, Epis Aioli 

Coco Buns – Toasted Coconut, Thyme Butter 

Smoked Avocado Choka – Mango, Lime Vinaigrette, Pickled Onions, Tostones 

Pink Pineapple – Passion Fruit, Basil, Aji Amarillo 

Ceviche – Sour Orange, Peanuts, Sweet Peppers, Taro Chips 

Hushpuppies – Salt Fish Salad, Citrus Scotch Bonnet Aioli 

Jerk Beef Patties – Pineapple Pique

Wagyu Beef Suya – Suya Skewer, Peanut, Onion 

Pepper Shrimp – Scotch Bonnet, Epis Vinaigrette 

Let’s get rolling

Mushroom block giveaway. They can be added to the garden to conserve water and improve soil health.

A backyard refuge for butterflies and bees

More about the refuge

Coffee and water.

Beekeepers’ tools: prybar, gloves, smoker, and hive.

Stephanie Threinen, CPC  – Public Information Liaison, introduces  Michael Halprin, beekeeper.

The presentation begins.

A rapt audience.

The last time we were here, some plants were laid out ready for planting.

As you can see, the plants are doing very well.

Happy Flag Day.

Today is a cruise of the neighborhood in search of blooms. We are catered by The Kimberly of Austin, and our entertainment is the Statler Brothers.

Menu

T H E 16OZ BONELESS TEXAS WAGYU RIBEYE

10OZ CENTER-CUT FILET

10OZ SLICED FILET CARPET BAG STYLE

BATTER FRIED OYSTERS – sauce bearnaise

C L A S S I C  B E E F  T E N D E R L O I N  F I L E T  W E L L I N G T O N  – in crisp puff pastry, applewood smoked bacon, natural jus, wild mushrooms a la crème, sauce bearnaise

F R E S H  G E N U I N E  D O V E R  S O L E – lightly sautéed with jumbo lump crab, or brown butter almondine, or caviar and fresh dill butter sauce

S A U T É E D  G E N U I N E  A M E R I C A N  R E D  S N A P P E R – fresh jumbo lump crab, fine cut vegetables, shellfish curry broth, ginger vinaigrette

S E A R E D  N O R T H  A T L A N T I C  S C A L L O P S  – citrus filets, brown butter roasted macadamia nuts, micro cilantro

W O O D  R O A S T E D D R Y  A G E D  D U C K  B R E A S T –  spice crust, potato and leek gratin, black currant jus 

W O O D  R O A S T E D  D O U B L E  B R E A S T  O F  C H I C K E N “ A L A G R E Q U E ” – campari tomatoes, artichoke bottoms, roasted potatoes, mediterranean olives, yogurt crema

1 6 O Z V E A L C H O P L I G H T L Y P O U N D E D “ A L A P A R M I G I A N A ” – crushed san marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, spaghettini cacio e pepe

M A F A L D I N E “ C A C I O  E  P E P E ” –  pecorino, chives

S A N  D A N I E L L E  P R O S C I U T T O CAPPELLETTI ALLA PIEMONTESE – braised beef and parmigiana filling, butter, veal jus, fresh truffles

Let’s go.

The first crape myrtle and some salvia on the right.

We can always find Lantana.

More lantana. Love the red.

More lantana and a piggy on a rope.

White plumbago.

Mexican birds of paradise.

Salvia.

Morning glories in the afternoon.

More Mexican birds of paradise.

Large salvia.

That concludes our tour for today. It is time to enjoy the food and music. I hope you have a great week.

Today we are visiting Lakeway and seeing what we can see. We are catered by Serenade American Brasserie restaurant, and our entertainment is James Taylor. The producer took all the photos except a few. Hers are the most beautiful

Menu

CONCHIGILE ALLA VODKA  – Alla vodka, stracciatella, red pepper, chili, basil
SALMON – Olive oil potatoes, heirloom relish, fried caper
HALIBUT – Brown butter endive, coconut corn puree, lacinato kale
CHICKEN ROTI – Citrus brine, seasonal vegetable, jus de poulet
DUCK BREAST – Braised lentil, spinach emulsion, crackling, citrus, sauce de canard
PORK CHOP – Apple cabbage, spring onion gremolata, mustard jus
STEAK FRITES – Frites, pink peppercorn, pickled onion
BRASSERIE BURGER – Fontina, caramelized onion, pancetta, dijonnaise, frites

Let’s go

Our first sight is a mailbox topper. Say howdy, Dog.

Texas Longhorn fan.

A Chinese warrior.

A magnolia bloom on my 80th birthday tree.

A mushroom with a screwdriver companion.

A ceramic elephant.

Mama deer with two fawns.

Passed out, skelly.

Rainbow over our garage.

These photos were taken by me. Lizzie on a pole.

T. rex guarding the mail.

Tempeste with a hot dog.

Twiggy is enjoying avocado toast.

The purple sage in bloom forecasts rain, and the wildflowers are blooming.

That is the tour, and it is time for some food and music. I hope you have an enjoyable week.