Experience Authentic Thai Cuisine at Madame Mam’s in Bee Cave

Enter the restaurant and you’ll find a sleek bamboo theme that extends from the bar to the booths. Colorful pillows in the booths add to the cool and comfortable atmosphere here. Come hungry, because Madame Mam’s offers an array of authentic appetizers, noodle dishes, slow-cooked curries, rice entrees, and desserts.

For an intricate snack, try the mieng kum, an appetizer of fresh lettuce topped with fried shrimp, fresh ginger chunks, roasted coconut, peanuts, fresh lime, shallots and Thai chili. Or stick to the basics with spring rolls and Thai-style chicken wings. For dinner, try the masman beef curry or popular pad Thai. Sensitive diners should pay close attention to the menu since it denotes spicy dishes, vegetarian entrees, and gluten-free options.

Mam’s welcomes diners daily from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Don’t feel like dining out? Pick-up takeout on your drive home to Paseo at Bee Cave instead.

Madam Mam’s
3929 Market Street P-100
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 263-7507
http://www.madammam.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/madam-mams-bee-cave

Paseo at Bee Cave Christmas Office Hours

Paseo at Bee Cave will be closed at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.

No Valet Waste Pick Up

Valet Waste will be observing the holidays and will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day.

Improve Your Diet with a DASH Healthy Eating Plan

High blood pressure is a major health concern, and it can often be mitigated by limiting the amount of salt in your diet. The NIH's DASH Eating Plan can help those at risk for high blood pressure to stay on track with a low-sodium diet.

The DASH Eating Plan stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, the formal name for high blood pressure. DASH recommends limiting your sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams per day, because this is the adequate intake level determined to lower blood pressure.

In order to follow the DASH Eating Plan, you must eat a certain number of servings per day from all of the food groups. For example, DASH advises that followers consume 6 – 8 servings of whole grains per day, like whole wheat pastas, breads or oatmeal. It also recommends 4 – 5 servings of fruits, 4 – 5  servings of vegetables, and only a limited amount of sweets and sugars. DASH also encourages people to exercise for 30 minutes per day to produce faster results.

DASH Eating Plan [National Institutes of Health]

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Crown Donut: Your Friendly Donut Place in Austin

If donuts put you in a good mood stop by Crown Donut in Austin, Texas where donuts are served with a smile. Loyal customers find the donuts to be light with a melt in your mouth quality that can’t be beat. They have a wide variety of yeast and cake donuts, as well as donut holes and kolaches. If you are in the mood for sweet, get a cinnamon sugar cake donut. Looking for savory? Try the highly recommended jalapeno kolache. Although there is a drive through, many customers prefer going into the store for the friendly service. Crown Donut might just be one of the best spots for a sweet breakfast near Paseo at Bee Cave.

Crown Donut
325 Ranch Road 620 S

Austin, TX 78734
(512) 230-4247
www.crowndonut.blogspot.com
www.yelp.com/biz/crown-donut-austin

Season’s Greetings!

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season with all the warmth and splendor this time of year has to offer. Happy Holidays!

Buster’s BBQ: Delicious Smoked BBQ in West Austin

Craving barbecue near Lakeway, Texas? Try Buster’s BBQ. Here, the meats are smoked daily on a custom pit fired with pecan wood. This no frills BBQ joint offers individual platters, sandwiches, a few specialty dishes, and family sized combos. Customer favorites are the turkey and tender ribs. The sauce is a vinegary Kansas City style ‘cue, but if you’re looking for some Texas heat try the H bomb sandwich, a pork shoulder stuffed with garlic and jalapenos. Buster's offers over a dozen traditional sides, but the green beans and baked beans are recommended. If you’re feeding the family – large or small – they can accommodate large orders and offer several combos to feed anywhere between two and 18 people. Take it home and host a party at Paseo at Bee Cave!

Buster's BBQ
2125 Lohmans Crossing Road

Lakeway, TX 78734
(512) 263-2340
www.busterslakeway.com
www.yelp.com/biz/busters-bbq-lakeway

Artisan Bistro Austin: Authentic French Cuisine

For a great meal without the fuss of heading downtown, try Artisan Bistro Austin in Lakeway, just a short drive from Paseo at Bee Cave. Don’t let the location fool you; this little restaurant offers authentic French cuisine in a charming ambiance. Brick walls, dim chandeliers, and simple French country décor aren’t the only “eye-candy”. Everything from escargot to macaroons is beautifully presented, not to mention delicious! If you’ve never had escargot, Artisan does them right with a herbed butter sauce. Another menu favorite is the duck confit, but don’t overlook any specials, including cheese and charcuterie offerings. If you're in the area for lunch, treat yourself to a classic Jambon Beurre, a ham and butter sandwich on a baguette. Save room for dessert, Artisan offers everything you’d expect of a French bakery like flaky bread, buttery croissants, delicate custards, and flavorful tarts. You can stop in to pick up baked goods anytime.

Artisan Bistro Austin
900 RR 620 S

Lakeway, TX 78734
(512) 263-8728
www.artisanbistroaustin.com
www.yelp.com/biz/artisan-bistro-austin-lakeway

Three Great Websites for Fall Recipes

With so many festive fall activities on your calendar, you'll need some warm and filling recipes to entertain your guests and keep your family healthy. These creative websites are full of both unique and classic cold weather foods that you can easily make at home.

Spoonful’s Fall Recipes
With a simple, attractive layout and creative recipes that are good for the whole family, Spoonful is a great choice for fall cooking inspiration. Its Fall Recipes page includes delicious dishes such as cute Scarecrow Cookies, as well as cumulative recipe lists with themes like Dinner Every Day in October to help you get your meal planning under control this autumn.

All Recipes’ Fall Seasonal Cooking
Popular cooking website All Recipes organizes many of its dishes based on season, and its Fall Seasonal Cooking section will surely become a go-to tool when the weather gets chilly. With recipes such as Autumn Pork Roast and Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake, you’ll never run out of meal ideas with the help of All Recipes.

Food & Wine’s Fall Flavors
Blending the classy, tasteful feel of Food & Wine magazine with the convenience of a cooking website, this site has created a page devoted to the magazine’s best fall foods. Browse sections like Warming Drinks and Fiery Foods for Cold Weather to find hearty, elegant meals that are sure to excite your tastebuds.

Amy’s Ice Creams: Frozen Delights in Austin

Since 1984 Amy’s Ice Creams has created premium ice cream, frozen yogurt, and dairy-free fruit ice. An Austin, Texas original, there are locations throughout Houston and San Antonio. Next time you’re shopping at the Hill Country Galleria, just minutes away from Paseo at Bee Cave, cool off with a scoop from Amy’s. With 350 flavors of frozen treats, plus many toppings, your sweet treat will never get boring. They always offer seven standard flavors, including the famous Mexican vanilla and Belgian chocolate, but there are always plenty of rotating ones as well. The friendly staff has a great customer service sense and is happy to make recommendations based on your preferences. Sit on the nice outdoor patio or in the comfortable indoor parlor that includes comfy arm chairs. If that’s not enough to entice you, there's also a photo booth to add even more fun to your ice cream outing.

Amy's Ice Cream
13420 Galleria Parkway
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 263-2903
www.amysicecreams.com
www.yelp.com/biz/amys-ice-creams-austin-14

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