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Jack Allen’s Kitchen: Locally Sourced Goodness With New Items Nightly

February 26, 2015 by

This impressive restaurant uses only fresh, locally-sourced meats and produce to create its refined, Southern-inspired menu, and new dishes are featured nightly depending on what ingredients are the most plentiful that season.

The restaurant itself is furnished with warm wooden fixtures, sumptuous fabrics draped from the ceiling and a patio area with an outdoor fireplace. Dinner begins with a plate of pimento cheese and crackers to snack on, and an impressive list of wine, beer, and handcrafted, seasonal cocktails are also available to accompany any meal. Whether you opt for the traditional crispy catfish and slaw dish or a more adventurous pumpkin seed pesto chicken, Jack Allen’s offers a taste of Texas that’s both unique and traditional.

To make a reservation at Jack Allen’s Kitchen, visit the convenient website or call the restaurant directly.

Jack Allen’s Kitchen
7720 Highway 71 W
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 852-8558
www.jackallenskitchen.com
www.yelp.com/biz/jack-allens-kitchen-austin

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Determine Your Risk for Heart Attack with This Online Tool from the NIH

February 19, 2015 by

A heart attack is a particularly frightening condition that affects both men and women, but there are a number of factors that make certain people more likely to have one. If you’re worried that you might be at risk for having a life-threatening heart condition, this helpful risk assessment tool from the NIH will help you pinpoint your risk factors.

The tool determines a person’s risk of having a heart attack in the next 10 years by asking a few simple lifestyle questions. It is designed for adults aged 20 and older. Things like age and gender are easy to answer, but other questions may be a bit trickier. Most of us don’t know our total cholesterol or systolic blood pressure off the top of our heads, but this guide makes it easy to figure them out. Click on the link to a question you don’t understand, and the guide explains how to determine these important numbers.

Once you receive your results, you can begin to take charge of your health!

Risk Assessment Tool for Estimating Your 10-Year Risk of Having a Heart Attack [National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute]

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Happy Presidents Day

February 16, 2015 by

Today we take the time to honor our courageous leaders and how their visions have shaped our great country.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2015 by

Wishing you a sweet day with your loved ones!

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Mandola’s Italian Market: Shop and Dine in Bee Cave

February 12, 2015 by

Mandola's Italian Market is a popular place to shop and dine in Bee Cave, Texas. Every nook and cranny in the marketplace area is packed with imported treasures, ranging from dried pasta and ladyfingers to oil-packed capers.

But there's no need to wait until you get home to chow down: Mandola's operates an attached trattoria that offers a range of delectable goodies, and the restaurant's aroma wafts around the marketplace, tempting you to sit down for a quick bite after you finish your shopping. Yelp reviewers rave over the bruschetta topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil, and they say you shouldn't miss the traditional antipasto selection of cured meats, cheeses, and assorted relishes and marinated vegetables. Hot meals like deep dish lasagna and chicken parmesan are also available, and you can even order take-out family-style meals for up to six people.

Visit Mandola's website to learn more about this Bee Cave market!

Mandola’s Italian Market
12815 Shops Parkway
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 600-8500
www.mandolasmarket.com
www.yelp.com/biz/mandolas-italian-market-bee-cave

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Dip a Spoon Into These 4 Recipes for Classic Vanilla Pudding

February 5, 2015 by

Sure, you've made vanilla pudding from a box, have you ever tried to make the sweet dessert from scratch? These straightforward recipes will show you how to prepare vanilla pudding a few different ways, and some are even provided by your favorite cooking show personalities.

Homemade Vanilla Pudding [All Recipes]
Just like Mom used to make, this vanilla pudding is classic, simple, and easy to prepare.

Vanilla Pudding [Martha Stewart]
You can’t go wrong with a recipe from Martha, and this one is certainly no exception.

Vanilla Pudding [Real Simple]
With fluffy egg yolks and just a pinch of salt, this is a flavorful recipe that your guests will love.

Vanilla Pudding [Picky Cook]
Add a pinch of espresso or some chocolate shavings on top to spice up this elegant pudding dish.

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The League Kitchen & Tavern: Comfort Food for the Sophisticated Palate

January 29, 2015 by

The League Kitchen & Tavern offers a unique dining experience. The dining room at this Austin hotspot is decorated to evoke the feeling of a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and once you're seated you just might find yourself glancing over your shoulder as you order a cocktail in your historic-feeling surroundings.

The food at The League Kitchen & Tavern, however is, thoroughly modern. The kitchen is focused on elevating familiar comfort foods, and regulars say the hand-cut truffle fries served with garlic aioli shouldn't be missed, while the bacon wrapped shrimp atop a smoked gouda grit cake makes a tasty start to any meal. The spinach and kale salad mixes savory and sweet with a combination of shaved cheddar, tart granny Smith apples, candied walnuts, and red onions, and hearty eaters will enjoy the chicken fried pork chop accompanied by mashed potatoes and a creamy jalapeno gravy.

Whatever you decide to order, Yelp reviewers say you're sure to enjoy the restaurant’s innovative preparations.

The League Kitchen & Tavern
1310 Ranch Road 620 South
Lakeway, TX 78734
(512) 263-3279
leaguelakeway.com/page/home
www.yelp.com/biz/the-league-kitchen-and-tavern-lakeway

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How to Host a Successful Toy Swap With Your Friends, Family and Neighbors

January 22, 2015 by

If your children are too old for their current toys but you can’t bear to simply toss them out, you may be interested in hosting a toy swap with fellow parents. A toy swap enables you to swap your child’s old or unused toys with those of other children, bringing home a whole new haul of toys without spending a penny. Here are a few tips to help you pull off a successful toy swap.

  1. Create a list of guests. Try to pick guests who you feel comfortable with, who have children in varying ages, and who live fairly close to one another.
  2. Choose the perfect location. Because of the group of people and the large amount of toys, you’ll need to hold the swap in a large, fairly spacious room. If you don’t have this type of space in your own home, see if someone else would be willing to lend their living room.
  3. Send out invitations and guidelines. Emailing invitations seems to be the most convenient way to get the word out, so include a list of guidelines for the swap at that time. Describe what types of toys to bring, if they should be cleaned beforehand, how many toys to bring, and if there are any items that you won’t accept.
  4. Make it fun. Set out snacks, make sure everyone understands the rules, and keep things light-hearted!

How To Organize a Toy Swap or Toy Exchange [About Parenting]
How to Host a Toy Swap [30 Handmade Days]
How to Throw a Toy Exchange [Shareable]

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See Why Sammy P. Salon and Spa Is a Cut Above the Rest

January 15, 2015 by

Cuts, colors, and nail treatments are a dime a dozen — and so are talented stylists. But clients at Sammy P. Salon and Spa say that personality sets this Bee Cave salon apart from the rest. Stylists here are more than sweet or chatty; they’re attentive. Yes, they take time to learn what you want and why you want it. What's more, stylists here are realistic about what’s achievable given the state of your hair, and they teach you how to maintain the look at home.

Sammy P.’s services include styling, extensions, spray tanning, makeup design, lash extensions, waxing, and skin care. There are many great wedding packages, and product lines include Redken, Mirabella, Moroccan Oil, Pureology, and Keratin Complex.

Check the salon's site for a full list of services, pricing, and hours.

Sammy P. Salon and Spa
14360 Falcon Head Boulevard, Suite 110
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 263-1726
http://www.sammypsalon.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sammy-p-salon-bee-cave

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How to Transform Your Apple Device Into Your Own Personal Chef

January 8, 2015 by

When you come home after a long day of work, it might seem exhausting to decide on something for dinner, let alone actually go through the process of prepping and cooking. Although they haven’t yet thought of a way for your iPhone to actually cook dinner for you, these helpful cooking apps are the next best thing.

How to Cook Everything
Based on the bestselling book by the same name, the How to Cook Everything app offers more than 2,000 recipes that will help you learn to cook, well, just about everything! The app’s interface is very convenient because it was designed specifically for mobile devices, and more than 400 high quality how-to photographs will give you a more visual idea of each of the book’s techniques. There are no fancy gourmet methods in here, just straightforward, delicious meals that anyone can cook.

Cooking
Portable Knowledge’s Cooking app might seem strange because it doesn’t contain any recipes, but once you learn the app’s helpful tips and tricks you’ll be able to apply them to almost any meal. The app also contains helpful cooking substitutions for less common ingredients, such as using vinegar and milk as a substitute for buttermilk. The next time you’re in a pinch in the kitchen, this is the app to use.

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