If you’re a foodie, or want to be, check out my snips to learn new and helpful recipes, tips and tricks. I’m no professional, just a gal who lives to eat. Bon Appetit!
My name is Amanda but people call me by my last name, Patrizi, because it’s way cooler. I’m a super cheerful, sarcastic and friendly gal who loves to eat, travel and meet new people. I’m the Assistant Editor for Study Breaks, been working here way too long, and I’ve loved every second of it.
So Lebron James is going to play for the Miami Heat. Although he did so in a prima donna way with a one hour special, he can do so knowing that his decision was a good one. Here are the top 3 reasons he isn’t the idiot people say he is.
1) None of the other [...]
My room mate and I did the math after the finale of Lost last Sunday. By being weekly Lost follower, I have spent over three and a half days of my life through devotion to the show. Although it seems sad, its still better for my brain than watching six years of the Real World.
The [...]
1. I am a part of a very large Italian family that stands by the notion that they can cook the best food ever, so why go out to eat? With that said, we are typically 90% against eating at most Italian restaurants, specifically targeting chain restaurants like Macaroni Grill and Olive Garden. Before yesterday I hadn’t [...]
So I always love to find new brews, mixed drinks and cocktail what-nots to concoct. Lately, I’ve found some new drinks that have officially made my top ten list of my “can’t live without’s” category. Here they are:
Pearl brewing company, established in 1883 in San Antonio, TX. Need I say more? Pearl beer come is [...]
I love a good baseball game on a beautiful sunny day. All I need are a pack of sunflower seeds, and a good beverage. Today my drink of choice cannot be found alone in a store, but made with the goodness of one’s heart. Ok, not really. It’s my fav bottle of cranergy (1/4 full) mixed [...]
Who hates Hills Cafe? The answer is no one.
Hills Cafe is down right delicious southern homestyle cooking. Tonight my class and I were lucky enough to be treated to dinner by my own Opinion Writing Professor writer for Texas Monthy, Paul Burka. I just couldn’t resist blogging about our delicious meals.
I usually go for the typical [...]
Bueno Aires Cafe is an adorable quaint restaurant at the corner of Oltorf and S. First street. Not only is the small cafe awesome, but the food speaks for itself. For lunch, my two favorites are:
1. The Lomito Beef: Voted “The Best Sandwich in Town” by The Onion.
Made with certified Black Angus tenderloin (6oz) with your choice [...]
Are you in a rush, still want something tasty, but are tired of sandwiches?
Worry no more, I’ve got the quickest, and easiest lunch that’s hearty and healthy!
Jalapeño-Chicken and Cilantro Soup:
I have a list of ingredients below, but I usually use any veggies I have in my freezer and fridge and combine in a pot.
ingredients:
- 1/2 [...]
My new favorite sandwiches to make for lunch this spring. Rustic chicken, and my own Austin version. Enjoy!
Spring is in the Austin air which can mean only one thing. Greek students at The University of Texas dress up in neon campaign slogans for his or her Greek Society, fight dehydration in central Texas heat, eat crawfish, and drink excessive amounts of alcohol. All the while searching for their next batch of fishy [...]
