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Long before I knew that I’d partake in SXSW festivities, I knew that I’d be going to the TECHmunch food blogger conference! It was my first food blogger conference. I was ready to soak up the info…and food!
Prior to the conference, we were invited to a wine tasting event presented by TECHmunch, Forkly, and Whole Foods. It was called Tango con Vinos Argentinos….wines from Argentina. I tried 2 Malbecs that I enjoyed and really liked chatting with Babette, the founder of Bakespace & TechMunch.
Churrasco style meats–get in my belly! Yum for the garlic pepper sausage.
My first swag bag!
TECHmunch Austin was held on Spring Forward Sunday. It was bright and early…too early! The first thing on my mind was COFFEE!!
Thank goodness for Chameleon Cold Brew Coffee!! This guy was SO nice and he got a lot of love from the food bloggers during the conference. We were in need of some caffeine! He said that he doesn’t add any creamer to his coffee since due to their brewing methods, it’s less acidic already. I usually drink my coffee black already, so I followed his suggestion. He was right on, very good!!
After I had a morning jolt, I got to know the folks that I was sitting by. Who was I sitting by? Two reps from Peanut Butter & Co! What luck!!! Why yes, I would like to become friendly with super nice & funny people that also work for a peanut butter company that I heart!
A mid-morning break to enjoy strawberry & mixed berry smoothies from Driscoll’s.
An afternoon cupcake break courtesy of KitchenAid.
There were many good speakers during TECHmunch.
Some of the highlights for me:
Natanya’s presentation on Finding Your Focus
My takeaways from her: work on your point of view. When you find your unique voice, your audience size may grow. What emotions do you want to convey in your blog? For me: laughter! Snarky, but fun!!
Serena’s presentation on Setting up an Editorial Calendar
I’d never considered an editorial calendar, but it would be a great planning, organizing tool for my blog. She suggests it to plan out posts. For example, for holidays, post about that holiday recipe about 2-3 weeks prior to the holiday. Then maybe a reminder post/link on the day of the holiday.
Stephanie’s presentation on SEO & Getting the Most Out of Your Content.
SEO still overwhelms me!! As a very part-time, sporadic blogger, I’m not ready to invest in learning SEO strategy, but still great info. She did suggest going to Google trends to get ideas for content as well. Since nowadays I enjoy blogging about pop culture more than recipes, this idea may be a great one for me! All of the Google trends now are March Madness related and I included a blurb about it in yesterday’s post.
Meghan’s presentation over Food Styling
Meghan’s presentation was my favorite! It was so fun learning insider tricks. As a food stylist, Meghan has many tools: Q-tips, makeup wedges to clean up spills…a water bottle to mist food…denture glue to hold food together! She wears white gloves to not get smudges on plates and uses tweezers to delicately reposition food.
She suggests keeping boxes of instant mashed potatoes on hand too! There may not be a whole lot of soup in that beautiful picture of soup you love! It may be filled with instant mashed potatoes on the bottom to add height and then carefully deconstructed soup added in to the bowl.
OH! And the best part of the day!!!! Guess what I won?!?!?
This beauty!!
I had another music filled weekend!
1. It started out right with margaritas at Mary Helen’s!
2. Then I headed over to the Belmont to see Ben Rector in concert. The opening band was Alpha Rev, a new to me Austin band that I really liked!
After a good set from Alpha Rev, it was time for Ben Rector. I was an immediate fan of his after I learned of him from my friend, Sarah. Sarah is my music guru!
Here’s a small sample that I recorded during the show from his song, Hide Away.
3. On Saturday, I went to Rodeo Austin. It was my first rodeo! I’m a real Texan now. 
The most important thing on the agenda was…
Best washed down with 2 cans of Bud Light! You can’t drink craft beer at the rodeo, right?!
Am I too old to get involved in mutton bustin’?? Also, I’m sure I would have been terrified as a 5 year to try this!! The girl that won was adorable!
We were really there for the Gary Allan concert. I don’t listen to country much, but he was really good!!
4. I finally watched Rock of Ages today. I loved the music. I’m having to force myself not to buy all the songs on iTunes. My favorite 80′s rock song is Here I Go Again by Whitesnake!
What’s your favorite 80′s hair band song???
5. I have to give a shout out to my alma mater, Wichita State Shockers for upsetting Gonzaga last night! Woot! #marchmadness
I’ve recovered from my first SXSW in Austin! If you’re not familiar with SXSW, it’s a 10 day interactive, film, and music festival that invades Austin every year. It’s overwhelming, but awesome! I’m going to share a few posts with you about my experiences. I didn’t buy a badge for SXSW, but there are plenty and I mean PLENTY of free events to get into!
One of my first ventures out was for the Food Crawl organized by Jane.
It was a drizzly day, but that wasn’t going to stop people looking for cheap eats! After helping hand out wristbands at the Long Center, Mary Helen, Meredith & I (and our new friends) headed over to Kenichi for sushi.
I had the Maguro “Yakiniku”-Zuke (Korean style BBQ marinated tuna, avocado, crispy garlic, asian pear) and the Pork Belly Kushiyaki (sesame mizuna, teriyaki).
Soon after, it was time to move the party of to Hickory Street for Hormel’s Bacon Takedown!
I’d heard about this event from other bloggers. Christy & Elizabeth are two of my blogging friends who were also judges! There were 15 entries with creative & tasty uses of bacon. The contestants had to make ample amounts for the crowd to try too! I mean, I wasn’t there just to look & smell bacon….I need to EAT some bacon!!
Slaw P Bacon entry
An array of bacon samples that I devoured….including bacon gumbo & cabbage bacon rolls.
Drunken Crusty Pigdough….what??! Cookie dough & bacon….the judges were a fan of this entry.
Bacon Scotch Eggs…loved the look of this one and the flavor of the mustard.
My overall favorite was the Bleu Bacodilla entry. You can find pictures and recipes here.
After the Bacon Takedown, I convinced Mary Helen & Meredith to come with me to the Intercontinental Hotel bar for a drink. It’s right next to the Paramount Theatre where Paul Rudd was screening his new movie. I thought that maybe we’d eye spy a celeb in the hotel bar. No such luck…but it gave me a chance to charge up my cell phone.
SXSW tip: you MUST bring your cell phone charger with you! SXSW is tech overload and you will be on Twitter constantly checking for updates on free events, etc. So, you’ll want that charger on hand!
While on the hotel balcony, the girls saw the Jeni’s ice cream truck and flipped out! I mean, seriously, they were excited! And thanks to Twitter, we learned that they were going to the Royal Blue Grocery store that was less than a block from us.
I opted for the salty caramel!
We finally decided to make our way back to our cars. But along the way, we learned that there was free food and an open bar at the Bing lounge. Hey, might as well stop by….:) It was PACKED in there. People love free food & alcohol. We made our way up to the 3rd floor, fought through the crowd…and got a free Coolhaus ice cream sandwich! Yay for more ice cream! It was my first Coolhaus experience and it was worth making my way through drunk people! But it wasn’t worth trying to capture a photo in a crowd like that!
We devoured our ice cream sandwiches and were outta there!! So it was a solid first day of SXSW’ing—-bacon & ice cream!
More to come with my other adventures!!
I had the pleasure of attending several cookbook signings and author talks over the few months at BookPeople.
First up, I went to see Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen.
Deb was so adorable. It was packed at BookPeople too. People love their Smitten Kitchen! Deb was under the weather during the book signing, but she soldiered through and was so gracious and personable.
Next, I went to see Tyler Florence. I’m a big fan of The Great Food Truck Race, so was very excited to see Tyler.
Tyler was so dynamic during his book discussion. He was very engaging. You can certainly tell that he’s comfortable in a crowd. My Tyler Florence crush intensified after meeting him!
And finally, it was time for Rachael Ray!
Rachael did a Q&A at BookPeople with her husband, John Cusimano, joining as well. They have a great vibe together. They are a couple that you’d love to get together with and grab a beer.
Now for the giveaway! I’m giving away one cookbook to one lucky winner. Winner’s choice of whether they’d like to receive The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook, Fresh, or My Year in Meals.
To enter: leave a comment letting me know which cookbook you’d like to win.
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So, you’ve got 5 possible entries to help you win! Contest ends Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 11:59 pm. Winner to be drawn on Friday, March 8, 2013.
***edited: Contest has ended. Congrats to the winner: Heather!
After moving to Austin in March of last year, I was very overwhelmed with the vast options of restaurants in Austin. One resource that I kept returning to was the Austin Food Blogger Alliance City Guide.
I’m thrilled to be participating in the City Guide this year instead of sitting on the sidelines. When I learned that writing about brunch spots was an option, I was raring to go! Austinites love their brunch!! There are many brunch options in Austin. This list includes ones that I personally recommend or have yet to try, but have heard good things about.
South Congress Ave Brunch Spots:
South Congress Cafe
If you mention brunch in Austin, the odds are very likely that South Congress Cafe will be on of the first restaurants considered. Come early as it’s very popular. Or just relax with a Bloody Mary or Mimosa while waiting. I’ve always had excellent service here.
What to try: Carrot Cake French toast (if you don’t want that for your whole meal, you can order one slice to share)
Their specials are usually excellent too. I remember having lemon & goat cheese pancakes the last time that I went that were very good.
South Congress Cafe
1600 South Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
Monday – Friday, 10 am to 10 pm
Saturday – Sunday, 9 am to 10 pm
Magnolia Cafe
Magnolia Cafe is a 24/7 restaurant and a bit of an institution in the town. It’s always busy, but I’ve never had to wait for more than 10 minutes. Service is fast and the food is solid. You are a bit cramped close to other tables, which is fun if you like to eavesdrop on others’ conversations. 
This isn’t a leisurely brunch spot, in & out!
Magnolia Cafe (2nd location near Lake Austin as well)
1920 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704
The Woodland
1716 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
Monday – Friday, 5:00–10:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday, 10:30 am – 10:00 pm
Perla’s
Perla’s is more pricy than some other options, but I really enjoy the patio there. I find myself sitting a little straighter when I’m there, which is a good thing. If it’s a drinking brunch, go for an oyster shooter while you’re there.
Perla’s
1400 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78704
Lunch: Monday – Friday, 11:30 am – 3 pm
Dinner: 7 Days, 5:30 pm – Close
Brunch: Saturday – Sunday, 11 am – 2:30 pm
Bar: 7 Days, 3 pm – Close
Snack Bar
1224 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
Weekdays 11 am – 11 pm
Weekends 9 am – 11 pm
South 1st Street Brunch Spots:
Bouldin Creek Cafe
Joe’s Smokin’ Omelet: Spinach, onion, and cheddar-jack cheese, topped with chipotle-pecan pesto.
El Tipico: 2 scrambled eggs served with a potato hash cake, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, salsa and warm tortillas
Bouldin Creek is a vegetarian cafe on South 1st Street. I didn’t realize that it was there for the longest time. And then I was a bit nervous that it was too “granola-y” for me. But I recently had brunch at Bouldin Creek with Suzanna. We both really enjoyed our food. The Joe’s Smokin’ Omelet was very good!! I recommend putting that chipotle-pecan pesto on everything!!
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 South First
Austin, Texas 78704
Monday – Friday, 7am to midnight
Saturday – Sunday, 8am to midnight
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S. First Street
Austin, Texas 78704
every day, 8 am – late
Freddie’s Place
I’ve yet to go to Freddie’s yet, but just learned this week that they have a 50 item Bloody Mary & Maria bar/buffet on the weekends from 11 am – 4 pm. I heard it was great with tons of options to make your own drink to your level of spiciness—lots of spicy for me!! Anyone want to meet me there on Sunday?
Freddie’s Place
703 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704
every day, 7 – 10:30 pm
Polvo’s
2004 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704
every day, 7 – 11 pm
South Lamar Brunch Spots:
Kerbey Lane Cafe
Kerbey Lane Cafe is very popular with multiple locations in Austin. It’s a real crowd pleaser. I took my Dad and aunts & uncles there for brunch over Christmas. Everyone really loved it. It’s a good option for out of town guests that have a variety of tastes.
Kerbey Lane Cafe (there’s also a SW location on W William Cannon)
3003 South Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78704
OPEN 24/7
Red’s Porch
3508 S. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78704
Sunday – Friday, 11 am – Midnight
Saturday, 11 am – 1 am
Olivia
Olivia is another brunch spot that’s still on my list to try. I have heard excellent things though. Kristin has been there and oh man, that burger looks awesome!
Olivia Benedict: red wine braised beef, poached farm eggs, hollandaise, biscuit
**Olivia pictures used with permission from Mad Betty.
Olivia
2043 South Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
Sunday – Thursday, 5:30 pm – 10 pm
Friday – Saturday, 5:30 pm – 11 pm
BRUNCH Saturday – Sunday, 10 am – 2:30 pm
Slaughter Lane/Circle C Brunch Spots:
Satellite Bistro & Bar
5900 Slaughter Lane #400
Austin, TX 78749
Monday – Thursday, 4:30 pm – 9 pm
Friday – Saturday, 11 am – 10 pm
Sunday, 10 am – 9 pm
Galaxy Cafe (multiple locations)
9911 Brodie Lane
Austin, Texas 78748
every day, 7 am – 10 pm
Maudie’s (multiple locations)
9911 Brodie Lane
Austin, TX 78748
Sunday – Thursday, 8 am – 9:30 pm
Friday – Saturday, 8 am – 10:30 pm
Downtown Brunch Spots:
Haddington’s ***edited March 2013–Haddington’s is now closed
I’ve been to Haddington’s for brunch several times. This isn’t very brunch-y, but man oh man, they make a great Moscow Mule! No Mimosa or Bloody Mary for me when I go here…Moscow Mule all the way!
I believe they may have altered the menu recently, but I have had the pretzel bread egg sandwich, angel food cake french toast, donuts with espresso dipping sauce, gouda & apple omelet, and the fried chicken eggs benedict. I recommend the fried chicken eggs benedict.
Haddington’s
601 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78701
Bar – daily, 4 pm – 11:30 pm
Dinner:
Sunday – Thursday, 5 – 10 pm
Friday – Saturday, 5 – 11 pm
Brunch:
Saturday – Sunday, 11 am – 4 pm
Frank
A hot dog & beer place for brunch? Yes, yes, yes!! Just ask Melissa. She sold me on the place.
I really enjoy the coffee at Frank. Cocktail-wise, the Kentucky Peach (Maker’s Mark, fresh basil and peach, house-made lemonade, rocks) is perfect.
Frank
407 Colorado St
Austin, TX 78701
Monday – Tuesday:
Open at 7 am; Breakfast 8 am – 11 am
Lunch and Dinner, 11 am – 10 pm
Late Night and Bar, 10 pm – Midnight
Wednesday – Saturday:
Open at 7 am; Breakfast 8 am – 11 am
Lunch and Dinner, 11 am – 10 pm
Late Night and Bar, 10 pm – 2 am
Sunday:
Brunch 10 – 3 pm
Brunch For Drunks Limited Menu 3 – 5 pm
Dinner 5 pm – 10 pm
Late Night and Bar, 10 pm – Midnight
Bess Bistro on Pecan
500 West 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Lunch: Monday – Friday: 11 am – 3 pm
Dinner: Monday – Thursday: 5 – 10:30 pm, Friday – Saturday: 5 – 11 pm, Sunday: 5 – 10 pm
Brunch: Sunday, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
*Recommended items: shrimp & grits & a carafe of Mimosas
Walton’s Fancy and Staple
609 West 6th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
Monday – Saturday, 7am – 7pm
Sunday, 8am – 4pm
Annie’s Cafe & Bar
I’d recently walked by Annie’s on my way to Swift’s Attic. I peaked in and it looked really cute. I was able to do brunch research there this past weekend with my friend, Brandi. We split Mimosas and enjoyed the vibe there.
I ordered the eggs benedict (which is often my go-to brunch item): poached eggs, English muffin, prosciutto, Hollandaise, served with potatoes. Brandi went with the caprese sandwich: fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, pesto, house-made focaccia, served with a salad. Brandi enjoyed it so much that she went back on Wednesday to enjoy 1/2 price wine night.
Annie’s
319 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
Monday 7:30 am – 3pm
Tuesday – Thursday 7:30 am – 10pm
Friday 7:30 am – 12 am
Saturday 8:30 am – 12 am
Sunday 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Stubb’s BBQ (Gospel Brunch)
801 Red River
Austin, TX 78701
RESTAURANT: Monday – Thursday, 11 am – 10 pm
Friday – Saturday, 11 am – 11 pm
Sunday, 11 am – 9 pm
GOSPEL BRUNCH: Sunday only; seatings at 11 AM and 1 PM. Reservations strongly recommended
More brunch/breakfast related Austin posts to check out:
2013 Austin Guide Coffee post from Stella Cooks
2013 Austin City Guide North Austin Brunches post from A Taste of Koko
2013 Austin City Guide Gluten-Free Breakfast/Brunches post from ATX Gluten-Free
2013 Austin City Guide Breakfast Tacos from Sarah Eats Austin
2012 Austin City Guide Brunch post from Austin Urban Gardens
Other honorable mentions for brunch/breakfast spots (in no particular order):
Russian House (downtown–I believe they just recently added a brunch option)
Swift’s Attic (downtown–they just added brunch in Feb 2013)
Moonshine (downtown, brunch buffet–come hungry, leave stuffed)
Trudy’s (South I-35, great Tex-Mex breakfast options or waffles/pancakes)
Jack Allen’s (Oak Hill)
Curra’s Grill (Oltorf & Congress, get the huevos motulenos)
Threadgill’s (Riverside)
1. I saw Mike Birbiglia on Friday night at the Paramount. So funny!!!! He may be my new favorite comedian.
2. I’m attempting to find my New Year’s Resolution mojo. Much like a million other people, I desperately need to start eating better and working out more. So far, I’m eating better…still working on the latter.
Instead of working out yesterday, I got an hour massage. Ha! That’s still treating my body good though, right?!
3.
I did buy some new sneakers though! I promise that I’ll break them in this week.
4.
I also went to Whole Foods this week and dropped a pretty penny on groceries. My theory is that if I load up on fruits & veggies, etc AND spent more on them than usual….I will actually eat them.
5.
And instead of having popcorn & a bottle of red wine (a la Olivia from Scandal), I had sugar free hot chocolate instead. Popcorn & hot chocolate is a yummy snack!
6.
I’ve been searching for eons for new bedding. I finally found this quilt on Overstock.com and love it!! It’s an oversized queen, so it’s long enough to fully cover the sides of my beds. No more of the mess under my bed peaking through! Of course, my new quilt doesn’t match my curtains or artwork on the wall…so that just means a bedroom makeover in 2013!
I’m off to watch the Golden Globes now!!
In November, one of my bestest friends in the whole wide world, Sarah, came to visit. Sarah did a little research online first and asked if we could go to La Condesa for dinner her first night in town. Far be it from me to say no to tacos, guac, and beer!
I asked Sarah…..will you get up and stand in line at 9:30 am to eat BBQ with me tomorrow? Sarah said yes, of course. Yesssssssss!!
I finally got to try Franklin Barbecue!
Franklin’s is known for having some of the best brisket in the country. Just ask Anthony Bourdain. It was delicious, but I liked the ribs even better.
After devouring some meat, we headed off the duck tour of Austin. I don’t think Sarah blew her duck whistle once. But I made up for it for the both of us.
The State Capitol building
Lake Austin
During Sarah’s visit, we also took in two concerts. We saw Snow Patrol (great concert!) at Austin Music Hall and Counting Crows at Stubb’s.
I was very nervous for Snow Patrol as I’d read bad reviews about Austin Music Hall. So maybe the reviewers were whiny….or the hall was improved…or both, but I really enjoyed the venue!! The only downfall is that since it’s near condos/apartments, they have to stop concerts at 10 pm. I wish that Snow Patrol could have played longer.
Our other adventure during Sarah’s visit was the Austin Eats Food Tour. I’d been wanting to try the downtown Austin tour for awhile and had a Groupon to boot! The tour met on a Saturday morning the Republic Park farmers’ market.
Our stops on the food tour:
1. Dai Due Butcher Shop
2. Tacodeli
3. Hut’s Hamburgers
4. Haddington’s–I’d already been to Haddington’s twice before, but this was my first time trying a Moscow Mule! Loooooooove!!
5. Walton’s Fancy and Staple — The shortbread cookies are so good!
6. Frank’s
For Sarah’s last day in Austin, I suggested a Sunday Funday of brunch and bar hopping! We had brunch at Bess Bistro (otherwise known as Sandra Bullock’s restaurant–as is Walton’s). Then we headed over to Kung Fu Saloon and met up with with my friend, Brandi, and her hubs.
To end on a killer high note, Sarah and I had dinner at Uchi. Oh Uchi….I love thee!! Uchi, you are way better than Uchiko (sorry, Paul Qui). If you’re in Austin and you love sushi, you must go to Uchi. Go early (happy hour prices), get the shag roll, get the maguro sashimi and goat cheese…thank me later!
Sarah, I hope you come again in 2013!! Maybe for a little ACL concert action!
Over Columbus Day weekend, my friend, Kelly, came to visit me from Charlotte.
(Yes, Columbus Day weekend….one of my New Year’s resolutions is to be more timely with my blogging!)
Kelly was my first friend to visit, so I was stoked! I gave her the option of day tripping to San Antonio or to Fredericksburg to go to the wineries. I was thrilled when she chose Fredericksburg!
In addition to touring wineries, we also ate at Torchy’s, shopped on South Congress, went on a tour of the city, had drinks at the Driskill, and went to the movies to see Pitch Perfect.
Cheers! Having oyster shooters at Perla’s.
Pork belly “sushi” at Uchiko. Nom nom nom!!
On our way to tour the barrel room at the Grape Creek Vineyards.
Can I climb in and take a swim?
We also visited Four Point Cellars, William Chris Vineyards, and Woodrose Winery.
Brunch at Matt’s El Rancho
Always get the Bob Armstrong dip!
Banana Pudding with Rum Sauce at 1886 Cafe & Bakery
My only regret during Kelly’s visit was wearing new shoes that ended up cutting into my ankle her last afternoon in town. I hated being a grumpy hostess for the last few hours that we hobbled around. Hopefully I will lure her back with more wine!
For Christmas this year, I stayed in Austin. My parents came down to spend the holiday with me and my aunts & uncles.
Haley loves visitors!
Family brunch at Kerbey Lane Cafe. Everyone loved it!
My aunt & uncle at the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Every arts & crafts fair should have a live band!
Shopping at the Domain
Dad & I taking a break from shopping to sit outside & enjoy a beer.
Love this new dish towel that my aunt Ann got me!
My Dad asked if we were going to have our breakfast date at Whole Foods to get coffee and a muffin like when they visited this summer. Yes yes! A new tradition!
Brunch at Magnolia Cafe
I made Christmas Eve spaghetti & meatballs!
New owl nightlight lamp from my parents! My owl obsession is going strong!
My cousin Kristy has had a great 2012….getting fit! I’m so jealous proud of her!
My cousin-in-law makes a great turkey!
Mom & Ann
I made fudge for the first time!
Thanks again Mom & Dad for making the long drive down to spend Christmas with me. But next year…leave the flu at home.
On Saturday, I went with my Aunt Jill & Uncle Carl to Wurstfest!
Wurstfest is a 10 day festival in New Braunfels that celebrates German culture, food, drink and music. It’s held in Landa Park.
It was a great day to enjoy the weather and the Comal River.
But we were really there to eat and drink!! We did a lap around the festival grounds before deciding what to devour.
Naegelin’s Bakery is the oldest bakery in TX.
I couldn’t convince anyone to try the chocolate dipped pickles. Anyone ever had one???
Deep fried sauerkraut balls. You have to deep friend something-or-other when you’re at a festival! They were pretty good!
We each got the 5 kinds of sausage on a stick from New Braunfels Smokehouse. Oh sausage on a stick! SO GOOD!!!
So much beer, so little time
Official Wurstfest beer steins dating back to the 1960′s to current
We took a beer break to go up on the ferris wheel. I’m pretty sure I haven’t been on a ferris wheel in over 10 years!
After our carnival fun, we went under the tent to listen to music and…
..drink more beer!
We also shared some German chocolate pie. I’m not a fan of German chocolate cake, but this pie—yes!!! It’s like pecan pie filling, but no pecans, plus coconut. Yum yum yum yum!
I’m glad that I went to Wurstfest and will definitely go again!
So will my uncle.
