A New Direction

Hello hello everyone! 

So most of you who land on this site instead of my new one here, you probably know me for my food blogging. You don't know how much that means to me!

But since I have moved my food blog to a new fancy wordpress site I've been trying to figure out what to do with this old site. I'm still getting some views so I thought, why not just turn this blog into something different? Something other than food blogging. 

And why not just spew my words about anything and everything else? What I'm loving, what I'm hating, my opinions on the world and news. Hey, it's worth a shot?

Oh and have something you want me to write about? Just let me know!

Anyway, be prepared for some new and awesome posts in the near future! Thanks guys!

Reminder! New Site!

Once again i'd like to remind anyone who's still checking out this site to go over to my new one Here!

Same Sarah Eats Austin just a different blog host and better everything! New and improved! 

saraheatsaustin.com

Thank you all! 

And don't miss out on some of the yummy new recipe I have posted!

Panko and Parmesan Coated Red Snapper with Peach Mango and Quinoa Salad

Goat Cheese, Honey, and Peach Tart

Fresh Strawberry Lemonade

Making the change

Hello everyone!

So I am happy to say that I am finally changing my blog user. No there's nothing wrong with blogspot, I just felt like I needed to step my blogging up a little bit.

So I decided to start using Wordpress instead. 

So from now on you will find me at saraheatsaustin.com !

Yay my very own domain name! Exciting stuff you guys! 

For now I am still trying to transfer all of my recipes and reviews onto the new site, but i'll be posting new recipes very soon!

Menuism's Best Late Night Eats

Hey guys, so I participated in a survey from Menuism asking for Austin's best late night eats. Well, the post is now officially out, so you should definitely go check that out!

Another amazing blogger who participated in the survey is Brittany Highland from Austinot, so of course you can expect great things!

http://www.menuism.com/blog/austins-best-late-night-eats/

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs with Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad

Ah Summer...

Shining blue skies, lazy days by the pool, tanning on the roof...

Wait what?

Whole Foods "Bites and Bloggers" and Parkside Cocktail Party by Stonyfield and Organic Valley BlogHer Events

Soooo, the past couple of days have Austin has been filled with bloggers from all over for the BlogHer conference. Bloggers including the famous Ree Drummond from The Pioneer Woman, who of course through her blog has made cookbooks and has her own show on Food Network.

Kinda cool right?

While I didn't go to all of the events, I only attended 3, they were amazing I have to admit.

The first one was the opening welcome party held at Whole Foods downtown on the roof. Tons of Austin's top female chefs including the lovely Jodie Elliot from Foreign and Domestic and Sarah McIntosh from Epicerie all created wonderful and unique dishes to serve at this event.

Let me just tell you, there was so much good food I didn't know where it was going to end. I tried to eat a sample of everything but I failed. That wasn't even the first event of the night!

I feel so bad though I took so many pictures but can't remember who made what, but just indulge in  these pictures with me. The woman behind every dish did a fantastic job and they all deserve equal applause.

Whole Foods Bites and Bloggers

Kale Feta Spanakopita

"It takes me awayyyy, takes me aWAYyy takes me awayyy!"

Ok, maybe my singing isn't the best, but I can just leave it to the professionals.

Almond Cookies

Ya know, looking back at some of my older posts on here I can really tell i've gotten better at some of this photography stuff.

Some of my pictures come out actually decent, if I do say so myself.

Make it at Home! Homemade Mayonnaise

Sometimes it's easy to forget how to make some of the staples that are in your house. Why make it at home when you can easily just pick up a bottle at the store?

Yes, it's easier to just buy food premade at the store, but I promise you if you make some of it at home, it's a million times better.

Smoked Cheddar Cheese Puffs

Has anyone ever been to a Brazilian restaurant?

I've been to Fogo De Chao in downtown Austin and oh my is it heaven.

Baked Red Snapper with Cilantro Lime Avocado Salsa

I just want to say congradulations to everyone who graduated this weekend!

It's a little weird for me to go on facebook and see all these people graduating that I know but don't really know. Acquaintances if you will.

I would be excited and posting about how graduating is awesome alongside them this year as well.

Coconut Rum Cheesecake

Party time!

I've mentioned before how me and my mom always have a girls weekend when my brothers and dad go hunting or fishing, and this weekend is no exception.

Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Tart

I swear i'm turning into a hypochondriac.

The last time I went to the dentist they told me my gums were receding a little on some of my teeth, and lately I swear it's gotten worse. Gross I know.

They didn't have any explanation why they were receding, they just are. Everything else was fine though.

Better Than Movie Theater Popcorn

Do you ever get the craving for movie theater popcorn?

I mean, microwave popped popcorn is good but it just doesn't cut it. 

You gotta pop it in some hot oil and slather a ton of butter and seasonings on popcorn to make it really good! And believe me this stuff is good. I could sit and eat a giant bowl full of this, and have. Don't judge.

Potato Mushroom and Onion Hash

So this past week my mom has been out of town visiting with my grandparents.

My grandpa has been in the hospital a lot lately, very ill, and it's been really hard on my grandma, and the whole family.

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Is there anything better than mac and cheese?

Seriously, in my opinion, it is the ultimate comfort food.

Failed Attempts at Orange Marmalade

I don't know what it is but I can't seem to make jams, jellies, or marmalades right. 

I think i'm just too impatient to let it cook long enough so it won't set up right. 

Chocolate Bread Pudding and a Happy Mothers Day!

I love my mom. 

Seriously, she is my best friend. I know a lot of people who aren't very close to their family and it always makes me sad. I've been so blessed to have an amazing supportive family who I can honestly say are my best friends as well.

What I'm Lovin!

What i'm lovin'!

A lot of people seem to do this, just make a list of some of their favorite things at the time are and share it with their followers. So I thought, why not?

Let me know if ya'll like it and if you would want me to continue with these or not.

  WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?! 

Learning to Bake Your Cake and Eat It Too: Chocolate Coconut Rum Cake

I have a confession...

Food blogging has made me fat.

There I said it! It's out!