Living with Locks is a capsule of our lives and the adventures we have. Please enjoy each and every page and follow our wanderlust!
Collin and I woke on our last day in Wimberley exhausted from the night's festivities. Luckily we got to sleep in to try to regain some of our strength. We were hungry and looking for some grub. We got ready, packed up the car, and took one last look at the magnificent view from the back porch.
The mister and I woke the next day surprisingly refreshed and ready for another day of celebration. We awoke to a stunningly beautiful day. We took our coffee out to the back porch and slowly soaked in the surrounding nature and nibbled on oatmeal. After catching up with Collin's parents and deciding the plan for the day we headed inside to get ready.
Tis the season for weddings and man oh man did we get invited to a great one. This past weekend Collin and I went to a fabulous wedding in Wimberley, TX. Now for those of you that don't know about the hill country you are sorely missing out. It is the best part of Texas, hands down.
I am halfway through my current read which is called 'The Bones of Paris.' Now I'll be honest with you, I am kind of on an anything Parisian kick and when I was perusing my local library in search of a new book I saw the word 'Paris' sticking out of the bookshelf and knew this was the book for me.
Tilapia is a staple fish in our household. Not only is it relatively inexpensive it is quite delicious if you prepare it in the way I am about to share with you. This dish is deliciously tangy with the hit of capers you get with each mouthful. I often make this during the week for a healthy and flavorful end to the day.
Texas weather is upon us! Skirts, shorts, and sunglasses are a must these days. Luckily, and quite surprisingly, we have had a ridiculously mild start to summer - knock on wood. Not that I want that to change or anything but we are getting into the time of summer where being outside, unless you are submerged in water, is just not an option. But before that happens we decided to take advantage of the mild weekend and enjoy as much of the big blue Texas sky as possible.
You will find as you read many of my recipe posts that I LOVE pasta. I think part of me deep down must be Italian. At least, I like to think I am. This recipe is a favorite in my house. The roasted red pepper flavor, Italian sausage, and salty Parmesan makes this an ultimate pasta meal for any day of the week.
Five years ago a gangling little puppy was born. On a September evening in 2009 Collin and I drove to the Houston Airport to pick up some very important cargo. Our puppy had flown all the way from Michigan to join our little family. We drove around to the cargo area and saw a small dog carriage sitting, waiting for us. The puppy was scared and curled up at the back of the cage. She didn't understand and didn't know what to think about the journey that she had made.
Cookies are one of my all time favorite desserts. Soft, gooey, and sometimes crunchy, they are the ultimate treat. My favorite type of cookie is chocolate chip, of course. That sweet smell, sugary taste, and gooey texture make any day that much better. I wanted to put a little twist on my old favorite by adding toffee to the mix. Here is how it went...
A weekend to remember. This weekend Collin and I decided to meet up with some friends in Austin. We made it to Austin around lunch time and were starving! We had planned to eat at the trailer eateries that are becoming famous in Austin. SoCo (South Congress) is home to great shopping, people watching, and food.
