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Smashburger | San Antonio, Texas

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Smashburger | San Antonio, Texas

Trisha and I wanted a burger before a FSA meeting on the 29th of March and ended up at Smashburger. I’ve seen them around but never ventured in so I was super excited to see what it’s all about.

Smashburger | San Antonio, Texas | Mushroom Swiss

Mushroom Swiss [garlic sauteed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and mayo on an egg bun] | $5.99

The burger was so juicy and you had mushrooms in every single bite. They pile those babies on high. Other restaurants, please take notes.

Smashburger | San Antonio, Texas | Smashfries

Smashfries [tender and crispy fries tossed with rosemary, olive oil, and garlic] | $2.99

They don’t have meal deals so if you want fries, you have to order them separately. Although they’re too thin for my liking, it was crispy and flavourful so I can’t dock all their points off.

Smashburger | San Antonio, Texas | Fried Pickles

Fried Pickles [fried dill pickles served with buttermilk ranch dressing] | $2.99

I would come back for the fried pickles. The breading had a unique flavour and tasted amazing with the dip.

Other than it being pricey, this place is good. I’ll only come back when I’m craving fried pickles or burgers though which is very rare.

Smashburger
11309 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250  |  (210) 680-0987  |  Website  |  Yelp

Recipe | Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie | Before

Before Picture of the Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

On the 26th of March, some of the FSA Families got together for pictures and decided to do a potluck. Everyone wanted cookies so I figure they wouldn’t mind a new take on it.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

Ingredients:

  • 1 unbaked pie crust, homemade or store bought
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter softened (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup pecans or walnuts (optional)

Preparation:

  1. Beat eggs in a large mixer until foamy. Add in flour and sugars. Beat until well blended.
  2. Beat in softened butter. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. (I didn’t put in nuts since I had friends that were allergic.) Stir.
  3. Pour into pie crust (thawed). Bake at 325°F for about 50-55 minutes. Let cool before eating.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie | After

After Picture of the Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

Mine came out a little undone in the middle but a lot of people reminded me that pies are that way in the middle and they gobbled it up regardless.

Thai Taste | San Antonio, Texas

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Thai Taste | San Antonio, Texas

On March 21st, Jenny and I just got back from our hometowns. We were both hungry and decided on Thai food. Our first Thai stop looked run-down so we both ran as fast as we could to Thai Taste.

Thai Taste | San Antonio, Texas | Fried Tofu

Fried Tofu [deep fried tofu served with sweet and sour sauce topped with ground peanuts] | $4.95

The fried tofu was not as great as I thought it’d be. The tofu was plainly breaded.

Thai Taste | San Antonio, Texas | Pad Thai

Pad Thai [our world famous rice noodles stir-fried with egg, tofu, green onions and ground peanuts. Choice of: Tofu, Chicken, Shrimp] | $6.95, $7.95, $8.95

However, my main entree has got to be one of the best Pad Thai I’ve ever had in San Antonio which is enough for Jenny and I to agree on coming back here soon.

Thank goodness we didn’t walk into the run-down Thai place, else we would have never found this gem!

Thai Taste
5520 Evers Road, San Antonio, TX 78238  |  (210) 520-6800  |  Yelp

Happy June 1st!

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Oh wow .. June is already here. I’m happy I updated some posts those last few days of May – only a few more left! Hoping I can do it all by the end of this weekend but we’ll have to see. It’s my Dad’s birthday weekend. And today Jenny, Tammy, and Sammi are coming down with Brudda including Krypto and Pluto!!

Mum, June, and I are thinking of taking a little vacation to Dallas. I cannot wait to plan the places we’ll eat.

I have an urge to sign up for all the different 5k races I’ve been looking at. I’m afraid if I sign up for one and pay and everything, I will have to go to some other event and won’t be able to make it.

Half an hour of online training before lunch. Back to work. Ciao.

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

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Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Rodeo Houston. HLSR. All ways to call the annual event downtown filled with booths of food, livestock shows, and performances.

On March 15th (16th?) me, Brudda, Dad, Sissy, and her boyfriend, Brett went for the festivities. Then me, Brudda, Mum, Dad, and June went again Friday, the 18th.

Houston Rodeo | Shrimp Dinner

Shrimp Dinner [friend shrimp and fries]

The fried shrimps were decent but the fries were a big win – mushy and crunchy all at the same time.

Houston Rodeo | Turkey Leg

Turkey Leg

I got three bites of turkey leg before I gave up. I’m not a big fan of them but somehow my family was able to finish three together.

Houston Rodeo | Margarita

Strawberry & Lime Swirl Margarita

I had a marg the other night and though they went a little heavy with the alcohol, I recommended it to my parents. They were the opposite and wished for more alcohol in it. Either they had one with less alcohol or they’re alcoholics.

Houston Rodeo | Funnel Cake

Funnel Cake

I always crave funnel cakes and always tell myself I’ll make it at home but I never do. They have options to add toppings for a cost but June and I only wanted powdered sugar which is included in the plain. PERFECT.

Houston Rodeo | Dippin' Dots

Dippin’ Dots

I tried to get a picture of Brudda’s Dippin Dots but he kept moving it around. Annoying. This reminds me of Schlitterbahn days when we would go with the orchestra and eat these little balls of ice cream.

Houston Rodeo | Caramel Popcorn

Caramel Popcorn

I pretty much come to carnivals so that I can get a caramel popcorn bag to go. If you’ve never had any before, you’re missing out. Get a life! I want to learn to make this but it seems like a sticky situation.

I suggest everyone to go to the Rodeo if you’ve never been. Gaining weight is the best!

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
3 Nrg Park, Houston, TX 77054  |  (832) 667-1000  |  Website  |  Yelp