TEXAS CALLING
by Daughter Fish
Food. Coma. That’s exactly what I’m climbing out of after a whirlwind weekend in Austin, where, between visiting friends and attending a conference, I managed to fit in an unwholesome amount of barbecue and all kinds of texmex in a mere 60 hours. I know Austin has a lot more to offer, but when I’m on a limited travel timetable, food is usually at the very top of my list. Somewhere around hour 38, I discovered I kind of love queso, the cheesy, spicy dip that’s served right along with salsa and guac all over the longhorn state. I’m not talking about the Velveeta versions served at Superbowl parties, but the delicate, nuanced version I tasted at Pelon’s, a newish texmex joint downtown. Let’s just say that entire bowl up top was consumed, and mostly by me.
Of course, Austin was and is much more than the food. Good friends, smart people to chat with, and the trees…I don’t think I can get enough of those crazy, twisted oaks. Next time, I might just have to climb one.
Yum! Sounds delicious!
It was!:)
Oh Texas, you crazy big state! I fully support your consumption of as much queso as you can hold in your belly without exploding – its what whirlwind trips to Texas are for. If you actually live here you quickly discover you can’t eat queso every time you go out to dinner. I still have fond memories of that first, queso laden week in TX…sigh…
I’d have a serious problem if I had access to queso any time I wanted!
Oh I do hope that the next time you’re in Austin you climb those trees! It would be very Peter Pan!
Well, lookee! It just so happens I’m sitting under one of those post oaks as I write. They’re like big ancient grandpapas and made to be climbed. If you ever were back again, don’t hesitate to holla (although I know how it goes with tight schedules). Haha, we weened off the queso eventually although once it’s in front of me there’s no stopping… especially with margaritas involved.
I Love Austin, so glad you are enjoying the city! Must try queso!
Come back soon, beautiful! We LOVED seeing you guys. xo
We would love to! Next time, hopefully I’ll have more time to play!:) Thanks for your awesome hospitality!