with John W. Howell
Today, we are going to check out new mailbox toppers. Swifts Attic of Austin is catering our event, and Stevie Wonder is our entertainment.
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Today, we are going to explore the neighborhood and check out what some consider trash. Is there treasure? You can decide. We are catered by Arlo Grey of Austin. Or entertainment is Mary Heather Hickman.
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OLIVE OIL POACHED HALIBUT
cioppino broth, clam escabeche, kennebec potato, tarragon, baby carrot
BRICK HALF CHICKEN
sweet pepper puree, butterscotch squash, romesco, celery & pickled pepper salad
16 OZ GRILLED BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP
field pea, scallion & apple salad, sunflower seed, ginger pork jus,
TX summer squash
17 OZ PEELER RANCH WAGYU RIBEYE
crispy crepe, turnip, little gem, pickled mushroom, yukon potato, beef fat aioli
AG BURGER & SALAD
caramelized onion, pickles, mayo, whipped potato, greens
sub fries, add bacon
BUCATINI
toasted corn sauce, black truffle, corn nut, chanterelle
MAFALDINI
champignon sauce, pearl onion, parmesan
CRISPY RICE
saffron aioli, crab, bacon, cucumber, cilantro, haricot vert
So Let’s go.
Good looking pool float chairs.
Aw, come on. A perfectly good chair,
Baby seat looks new.
A lounge chair. You do have to wonder what’s under the cover.
This looks like it will still work.
Okay a mattress might not be good used.
Kitchen sink.
An attic pull-down stairway. This might be trash.
Okay, more trash.
Nothing wrong with that dolly that a bit of paint and fresh rope couldn’t cure.
Just needs to stand up and a game of horse is instant.
Plastic wrap headboard. Just waiting for a bed.
Time now to enjoy the food and music. I hope you have a great week.
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Today we are off to the annual Lakeway Cornhole Tournament. We are catered by Nanje of Austin. Our entertainment is Bon Jovi.
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Let’s get on the bus.
There is the sign that we are here.
The trophy table.
Registration and power bar table.
The tournament board. Click to read some of the team names.
Spectators and overview of the tournament field.
Superb form with a toss.
In the air.
Hot an heavy competition.
A giant screen to keep track of the football Saturday.
Relaxing under the tent.
The face painter is here for the kids.
City Council Member Kent O’Brian represents the city.
It is time to enjoy the food and music. I hope you have a great week.
Today, we are going to Lakeway Park for Spikeball Day. What is Spikeball? (Or Roundball as it is known too) It is a game with four players, a ball, and a trampoline. The idea is to bounce the ball off the trampoline toward the opposite two-person team. They have to return it back by bouncing it off the trampoline. If you want to know more, here is a link. https://spikeball.com/pages/official-rules
We are catered by Odd Duck of Austin. Our entertainment is (who else) Spike Jones.
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Appetizers
Ceviche*, cucumber aguachile, apple, cilantro, mint, potato chip
Chicken fried chicken giblets, sweet chili mustard, shiitake honey
Cast iron cheddar cornbread, charred eggplant muhammara butter
Summer squash salad, fermented shiitake ranch, toasted pecans, spiced seeds
Thai melon salad, cucumber, peanut, basil, crispy pork belly
Main dishes
Braised goat pizza, pecan mole, Oaxaca, chevre, jalapeno, cilantro
Grilled jerk shrimp, banana pepper butter, chimichurri
Tagliatelle, chorizo, tomato, Fresno pepper, basil, parmesan
Stuffed quail, dirty rice, pickled onion, sweet peppers, hot sauce jus
Blackened redfish, creamed eggplant, okra, peppers, tomato, pecan
Aged wagyu burger, tomato pork jam, fried beer cheese, pickled squash
Wagyu strip, steak sauce, tater tots, brown butter queso, green chili
Tomahawk pork chop, congee, eggplant, shishitos, peach kimchi
Let’s hit it.
There’s the information.
The registration and refreshment tent.
Prizes are to be given to the teams.
Sign up.
A team warming up.
The first toss.
Another team getting ready.
Looks like a trick shot coming.
Going up for the return.
The mascot of the play.
Tempest wants to sign up, too.
We need to relax and enjoy our food and music. I hope you have a super week.
Today, we are visiting the Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery. The artist whose work is on display is Gloria Hagan. We are catered by Juniper of Austin, and our entertainment is Kermit the Frog
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So Let’s go
About the artist
“Georgia’s love for painting blossomed during two weeks of lessons at a local Tulsa art museum in her teens. Years later, she had the opportunity to learn Chinese Brush Painting while living in Indonesia. The teacher was an artist who had escaped to Indonesia from China during Mao’s Cultural Revolution. Lessons were unusual, as the teacher spoke no English, while Georgia spoke no Chinese and only limited Indonesian.
Georgia picked up her paintbrush again in earnest as a post-retirement hobby when she moved to Lakeway. Friends from the Lakeway Church encouraged her to join the Lakeway Painters organization in 2015. The paintings displayed here result from her continued association with that group.
Here we are at the installation. As you can see, all the art is framed and matted. Because of light challenges, I was forced to crop out the frames so you could see the art close-up. Any smudges are from removing glare since all the art was under glass.
Untitled – Colored pencil on sanded paper
“Look Out Below” –
Colored pencil on sanded paper
“How May I Serve You” – Colored pencil on sanded paper
“Pair of Oranges” – Colored pencil on sanded paper
“Harvest Spectacular” – Acrylic on canvas board
“Christmas Nutcracker” – Colored pencil on sanded paper
“We’re Getting a Dog??” -Colored pencil on sanded paper
“Watching TV” – Penci on sanded paper
“Rocket” – Colored pencil on sanded paper
“Crested Crane” – Colored pencil on sanded paper
“Great Crested Grebes – Colored pencil on sanded paper
“Where’s My Coffee?” – Colored pencil on sanded paper
“Buddy” – Colored pencil on sanded paper
“You Call Uber?” – Colored pencil on sanded paper
“Goldie” – Colored pencil on sanded paper
“I’ll Have What He’s Having” – Print of a colored pencil original
“Bambi’s Buddy – Colored pencil on sanded paper
“Got Carrots?” – Colored pencil on sanded paper
Well, that’s the tour. Now it’s time to relax, listen to music, and enjoy some food. I hope you have a peaceful week.
Today, we are headed to the Lakeway Activity Center for the art show sponsored by the Lakeway Arts Committee. We are catered by Corinne Austin, and our entertainment is Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick
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Yes, we are going to visit some new mailbox toppers in Lakeway. We are catered by Asti of Austin. Our entertainment is The Marvelettes. (Of course)
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ASTI Benedict – focaccia / prosciutto / poached egg / hollandaise / dressed greens add sub smoked salmon
Shakshuka – arrabiatta / house ground sausage / baked eggs/parmesan/pecorino / grilled focaccia
Egg White Frittata – roasted romanesco / blistered tomato/butternut squash/fontina / arugula salad
Italian Toast – focaccia / sweet ricotta / lemon curd / merengue / candied rosemary
Shrimp & Polenta – red eye gravy / shaved parmesan
Chicken Cutlet Parmesan – capellini/lemon/capers/garlic/tomato fresca
The bus is loaded and ready.
Our first topper is a whimsical frog, giving us a lovely welcome.
Next is a perfect rose. (I’m guessing it is made out of recycled water bottles)
A modern interpretation of the planter.
Wise squared.
A unique feature of the purple house.
A happy turtle, although a little out of scale.
Marigolds, a charming pot, and a flag. Can’t miss on this one.
This is not a topper but I thought a red mailbox is worth the mention.
Here is mama hedgehog and her little one. She has a leaf umbrella for shade.
Well, that is the tour so now it is time to relax, enjoy the food and music. I hope you have a great week.
Today, we are going to visit Rough Hollow, a neighborhood in Lakeway. It is at the Rough Hollow Visitors Center, where the Lakeway Police Department is hosting an event titled Pops with Cops. No, it isn’t a cocktail hour but frozen treats to help stave off the effects of the heat. We are catered by Eberly of Austin, and our entertainment is Jan and Dean.
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HALIBUT pomme purée, pepper relish, watercress salad
SALMON crispy rice cake, romanesco, citrus, chive beurre blanc, trout roe
EGGPLANT MILANESE basil purée, toasted almonds, charred zucchini & tomato salad
HALF CHICKEN Parisian gnocchi, caper-brown butter jus, arugula
SHORT RIB ‘nduja collard greens, grilled corn, radish, chimichurri
PORK CHOP confit potatoes, spinach mustard seed-bacon glaze
TEXAS WAGYU STRIP sautéed kale, confit garlic, bordelaise
So let’s go.
A poster announcing the event.
The Rough Hollow Welcome Center.
Another photo of the center with Police cars in attendance.
Motor cycle officers getting ready.
A nice selection of frosty treats.
Lakeway City Councilman Kent O’Brian taking a selfie with the officers
I think it turned out very well.
I thought I would share some more photos of the Rough Hollow Center, including the splash pad.
Kids play area.
The swimming pool. In addition, the center has a complete workout facility and tennis court.
I have a disclaimer here. There were other photo opportunities of officers with kids, but my policy is to avoid taking photos of children for this blog. Everyone had a great time.
So let’s enjoy the food and music. I hope you have a great week.
Today we are going to Lakeway City Hall to view an exhibit by artist Christy Stephens. Here is some information about the exhibit and the artist.
Pottery Wall Art- “I like to evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for the intricate yet extraordinary moments that occur in nature. The interplay of color and texture inspires the magical process of transforming raw clay from nature into functional works of art. I love the contrast between something new and fresh next to something weathered and worn. I invite you to explore my creations, discover the stories behind each piece, and find something that speaks to your heart to treasure for your home.” Christy can be reached online at http://cstreetstudio.com
We are catered by Moonshine in Austin, and our entertainment is The Righteous Brothers, Patrick Swayze, and Demi Moore.
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CHICKEN & WAFFLES lemon butter, maple syrup, chipotle cream gravy
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK chipotle cream gravy, Yukon mashers
CHICKEN ALMONDINE artichokes, lemon cream, Yukon mashers
GREEN CHILE MACARONI roasted chicken, corn bisque, bacon gratin
SALISBURY CHOP STEAK .mushroom gravy, Yukon mashers
SEARED RAINBOW TROUT bacon cornbread stuffing, soft grits, chile sage butter
ST LOUIS PORK RIBS Dr. Pepper BBQ, tobacco onions, Yukon mashers
CENTER CUT PORK CHOP peach chutney, herb salad, demi-glace, yukon mashers
BLACKENED CATFISH crawfish tails, hot sauce, pecan meunière, soft grits
JALAPEÑO HANGER STEAK salsa verde, demi-glace, yukon mashers
HORSERADISHCRUSTEDSALMON lemon dill butter sauce, brussels sprouts
CREOLE SHRIMP & GRITS creole sauce, tasso ham, toasted baguette
BEYOND VEGGIE BURGER red onion, red leaf, tomato, pickles, mayo, seeded wheat bun
The bus is ready.
A view of the entire exhibit.
Consider the Lillies – Ceramic tile on wood.
Selah – Ceramic tile on wood.
Birds Don’t Worry – Ceramic tile on antique white oak.
Serene – Ceramic tile on wood.
Restoration – Ceramic tile on wood.
Harmony – Ceramic tile on wood.
Poppy Study – Ceramic tile.
Ladybird II- Ceramic tile on wood.
Beauty from Ashes – Ceramic tile on wood.
Ornate Study – Ceramic tile.
Reflections – Ceramic tile on wood.
Morning Dove – Ceramic tile.
So there you have it. Time to relax and enjoy the food and entertainment. I hope you have a super week.
