Farmers Market & Iris

Sunday, July 10, 2011





This weekend we went to the farmers market to meet Elizabeth and John's nephews and get fresh produce to prepare a potluck dish. The nephews were adorable and I brought them some summer reading I hope they'll enjoy. My get-up ended up being inspired by Iris in Taxi Driver. Maybe not the best thing in which to meet young children, but it was hot outside! Didn't Travis Bickle talk about the scorching NY summer affecting his better judgement? I mean, a lady's gotta keep cool!

We also went to a potluck at our friends, Bertina and Scott's home, overlooking Townlake. This was a high-stakes potluck as there were prizes (kiddie party favors!) for the best dishes. Bertina earned first place with her amazing, fall-off-the-bone ribs. I wish I had pictures of Eric's blissful, rib sauce-covered face! We tied Scott's sister, Jamie, for second place: her 3-cheese mac and cheese and our carne asada french fries (ala San Diego).


We ended the evening with a summer beer tasting at our friend, Jacqueline's. It was great to catch up with Jac. Knowing her from my grad school cohort at UT, she is one of my oldest ladyfrens in Austin! I wasn't able to track it down in time for the party, but my new (to me) favorite beer this summer is Dog Fish Head's Festina Peche. My friend, Carrie, introduced me to it at the Draughthouse, as they have it on tap there. This beer has peach juice in it and it so refreshing and delicious! I can't help but think of bellinis when I drink it.


This afternoon we met up with A.T. and Libby at for my favorite enchiladas verde at Julio's (which we jokingly pronounce Joolio's). I gave Libby a copy of Henry Huggins (Beverly Cleary's first book. Hopefully, she'll find Henry and Ribsy's hijinks amusing!

Ok, and now I'm going to tackle packing for a week in Vegas! I'll be there for a work conference on differentiated instruction. It will feel good to focus on lesson planning for a bit. I also hope to people watch at the casinos and get some good time in by the pool. :)


I know I'll miss the boy and the kitties. I leave you with Belle admiring our new basil plant.

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