The Year In Food 2023

Posted: January 1, 2024 in Food
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2023 was an awesome food year! Again, I focused my culinary energy on the good times. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Special days and holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving. For me a meal means so much more than filling my stomach. Often there are good times involved and the meal is a marker of those good times. I can often look at the meal photo and remember what happened while I was enjoying it. It was great to share so many great meals with so many great people in 2023. It was also great to try a few new dishes. Super memories! This year, like last year, I have chosen to squeeze in some photos of my own dishes as well as some of the dishes I enjoyed that were cooked by family members. Food is not only great to taste and enjoy, but a beautiful sight to see. Thank you for supporting my blog with your readership. I’m going into my eleventh year of blogging now. That’s in between work and my drumming YouTube Channel. Wow, time flies! May God continue to provide. And may we all learn to love, live, enjoy great meals together, and get along in the way God intended. Bon Appetit!

Houston Polish Festival 2023

Posted: October 7, 2023 in Travel
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It had been a while since I visited the Houston Polish Festival and this year my heart was calling me to it. My brain was imagining the scents and flavors of Bigos and the fresh smell of delectable baked goods. The comradery among the Polish and their welcoming nature always makes for a great time. The festival offered a really nice silent auction with many authentic Polish products direct from Poland. The grounds had many booths with hand-made crafts. The dancing and music created the vibe of joy and happiness. For more information on next year’s fest visit https://www.houstonpolishfestival.com/ And as always here are a few photos from my adventure.

Trump Burger 2023

Posted: September 3, 2023 in Food
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The food and service here were exceptional. The politics fun and humorous. I’ve never in my life had a burger bun branded. Trump Burger exemplifies everything that is great about America. If a person comes to America, works hard, has an idea, contributes to a business employing others, that person makes America great. “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy, Democrat. Great food! I’ll be back! If you’re in Bellville, Texas, give it a try.

Salt Lick BBQ 2023

Posted: August 16, 2023 in Restaurants, Travel
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In, Texas, you can stir up quite a scene talking about who’s BBQ is #1. Being a native Texan, I’ve eaten a lot of BBQS over the last 50 years. Many are excellent places because the competition is stiff. You either BBQ excellent or you go out of business eventually. What might be #1 to one person is average to another. Sort of like coffee, beer, or iced tea. With that said, SALT LICK BBQ is my new #1. I loved the environment of the restaurant in Driftwood, Texas in the Texas Hill Country. The service was exceptional and the BBQ over-the-top. I could go on and on about it, but I’ll let you read their history and learn more about them at their website link. https://saltlickbbq.com/driftwood/

2023 Albert Moyer, Jr., Photography

Bob Bullock Texas History Museum 2023

Posted: August 9, 2023 in Travel
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Inside this mega-museum there are thousands of Texas treasures that chronicle how the great Lone Star State began and is currently growing. The museum is three stories tall and several thousand square feet. During my visit, I spent over six hours and did not get to read or study every detailed display due to the vast collection of history. The museum boasts the Star Cafe which has great lunch time food choices. It is also located in the heart of downtown Austin close to the Texas Capitol and The University of Texas. I’m no politician, but if I were, I would require all Texas school children to visit. It would be a great use of funding in my opinion. Six Flags over Texas has much more meaning than the name of an amusement park. Thank you for visiting my blog. Here are a few photos from my visit. For more information visit https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/

Rio Vista and The San Marcos River

Posted: July 5, 2023 in Travel
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When a hot Texas summer is upon us one of the best places to relax and cool off is the San Marcos River. Here you will find refreshingly cool 70-degree water year-round. Floating down the river you will hear the sounds of birds singing and may spot a few you’ve never seen before. You will see wild Texas rice growing in the river where it grows nowhere else. You will see fish swimming and turtles sunning. It’s a peaceful and relaxing place. Let’s care for it so it’s around for many more generations. Here are a few photos from my recent visit. Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by my blog.

All photos copyright 2023 Albert Moyer, Jr., Photography.

American Ibis – A Haiku

Posted: April 7, 2023 in Poetry
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American Ibis- A Haiku

Probing the shallows

For food makes up our long day

Roosting, preening, rest.

2023 Albert Moyer, Jr., photography and poetry

American Alligator – A Haiku

Posted: March 31, 2023 in Poetry
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American Alligator – A Haiku

Shy, timid, peaceful

Sprawl, crawl, territorial

We ambush our prey.

2023 Albert Moyer, Jr, photography and poetry

The Year In Food 2022

Posted: December 31, 2022 in Food
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2022 continued where 2020 and 2021 left off. It was another awkward year with many events affecting supply chains, gatherings, etc. Again, I focused my culinary energy on the good times. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Special days and holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving. For me a meal means so much more than filling my stomach. Often there are good times involved and the meal is a marker of those good times. I can often look at the meal photo and remember what happened while I was enjoying it. It was great to share so many great meals with so many great people in 2022. It was also great to try a few new dishes. Super memories! This year, like last year, I have chosen to squeeze in some photos of my own dishes as well as some of the dishes I enjoyed while eating out. Food is not only great to taste and enjoy, but a beautiful sight to see. Thank you for supporting my blog with your readership. It’s been ten years of writing about many things now. Wow, time flies! It’s been an awkward year, but a great year. May God continue to provide. And may we all learn to love, live, enjoy great meals together, and get along in the way God intended. Bon Appetit!

Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede 2022

Posted: August 30, 2022 in Travel
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Yeehaw! What a blast! Thanks, Dolly! The North versus the South in battle of observation and participation along with a nice hot meal. Everything about the stampede was a fun, energizing, and the performers were so skilled with their horses and other animals. I hope to see the show again sometime. Here are a few of my photos and a link to learn more about Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede. https://dpstampede.com/

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