Howdy Y'all!!!
I'm FINALLY back...well, to tell you the truth, I got back Sunday but my laptop just got here Wednesday and I've been kinda busy...
We had a fabulouso time in South Texas...let me tell ya...it was H O T - H O T - H O T!!! I'm talking 98-102 everyday...but I'm not complaining, I got a great tan!
Our first stop was McAllen for the first night and then we were Padre Island bound...we were only going to stay a few nights but since things at the office changed a bit, we ended up staying for 5 nights. We had a blast. We went fishing, ate great seafood, spent time with family, saw some old friends and most of all....Matt got to relax (even though he was on the phone for a few hours everyday) and take a break from his crazy schedule...
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Prime Steaks and Twice Baked Casserole
The Seel Residence
McAllen, TX |
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Our fresh catch...blackened redfish and fried trout.
Blackbeards
South Padre Island |
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| It was damn good.... |
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Fried mozzarella and fried portabellas at Gabriella's.
South Padre Island |
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Braised Beef Parpadelle
Gabriella's
South Padre Island |
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| Cool pic, huh??? |
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Ceviche
Laguna Bob's
South Padre Island |
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Whole Red Snapper
Sea Ranch
South Padre Island |
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Garza Special
Garza's Mexican Restaurant
1 Taco 2 Enchilada's Rice Beans
San Juan, TX |
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Ribs and Jalapeno & Cheese Sausage
The Seel Residence
McAllen, TX |
Ok...Now on to the FUN part. My first giveaway!!!
When I started this blog back in January, I really had no idea what sort of response I would get...in all honesty, I didn't care, I just wanted a place to be able to share my love of cooking with others out there and get some new ideas. Now, five months later, 44 followers and 206 fans on facebook later...I thought it was time to show you how much
ALL of your support means to me!!! Seriously, I have met so many great people in these last few months its incredible and hope to meet many many more in the future.
Up for grabs is my favorite go-to cookbook, La Pinata. Since I just went to Texas, I though this was fitting :) It is a collection of recipes from The Junior League of McAllen. It's first printing was in 1976 and I gotta tell ya, It has a little bit of EVERYTHING!!! You're going to love it, I promise!
Here's all you gotta do...
Leave me a comment telling me what your favorite "go to" cookbook is.
~If you are a fan on
facebook and/or a follower on
twitter, let me know in your comment and you will get an extra entry for each~
I will choose a winner using
random.org and announce the winner next Friday, June 23.
Good Luck!!!
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