Summer Favorites

Berry Austin-
We discovered this local frozen yogurt business while taking Taylor to swim/gym at Crenshaw's near 2222 and MOPAC. It's such a great "Keep Austin Weird" type of place! The decor is very retro and funky. It's completely self-serve and then they weigh the amount in your cup to charge you. It's also a very environmental friendly place because instead of wasting a paper cup for your frozen yogurt you can select a pre-washed bowl instead. Super delicious!

Yogurt Planet-

Since summer began, Taylor and I seem to be going to the Hill Country Galleria a lot lately. This local yogurt business is completely self-serve too. Take how much you want, weigh it, and pay for it...so simple a four year old could do it. What could be better than ice cold yummy frozen yogurt on a sizzling Austin summer day!

SUP-

Due to a recent LivingSocial purchase by my husband we were introduced to Stand Up Paddle-Boarding on Lake Austin. I will admit that I was not entirely looking forward to this family outing, but I had already agreed, so there was no backing out! Much to my amazement, I loved it and we all had so much fun! It took me about 30 minutes to feel comfortable enough to stand up from a kneeling position but once I did it was literally smooth sailing. We all had a blast jumping in and out of the lake and paddling up and down the lake. I've already told Andrew that we'll be doing that again before summer is over.

Cooking Light Cookbook-

Currently we've worn out our stash of cookbooks. Since it's summer and I'm home, I was more than ready to jump back in the kitchen. A friend at school recommended this cookbook and I was so excited because we used to get the magazine and always loved the recipes. The ones we've cooked so far are quick and delicious! It's so nice to add a few new nightly meals to the cooking repetouir. 

Torchy's Tacos-

Another Austin favorite for some, but a newly visited restaurant for our family. Some of the best Mexican food I've had in a really long time! I love Baja California Mexican food (sorry Tex-Mex lovers) but I can't be converted. However, Torchy's might be the perfect happy medium for me. The best part about this summer favorite is that they're opening another one closer to us on 620 and Anderson Mill. It's hot, it's spicy, and oh so good!!

P. Terry's-

Yet another Austin best! The more exciting news is that they're finally coming to Lakeway!! They're building a new one right across from Lake Travis High School...Yay! About a month ago when we were downtown to play miniture golf we were super excited to drive through and pick up some P.Terry's but the 2-lane line was crazy long. This restaurant is the closest we've come to our beloved IN & OUT in California. Fresh produce and all-natural delicious hamburgers. We can't wait to have it in our neighborhood!

As you can see, if you've read this far, is that most of our summer activities revolve around FOOD!

And Austin has plenty of it to offer.