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The Year In Food 2024

Posted: January 1, 2025 in Food, Photography
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2024! What can I say? This year I had some great meals dining out and some made by my family. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Special days and holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. The good times sometimes are created by taking food that would not otherwise be a selection and turning it into a masterpiece. Meals often trigger great memories for me. It is wonderful to share dinner with friends and family. It was also great to try a few new dishes. Super memories! This year I have chosen to highlight photos of restaurant dishes as well as some of the dishes that were cooked by family members. From top left going right and back and forth down the page we have Casa Rio San Antonio, Top Water Grill, Banh Mi Burger by my daughter, Fusion Taco, Niko Niko’s, Top Water Grill, Shri Balaji Bavan, Rigatoni with Sweet Italian Sausage by my daughter, Pho Ben Bellaire, Fadi’s Meyerland, Thanksgiving Gabby’s BBQ and Mom, and Asian Style Chicken with Stir Fried Vegetables my wife. Food is not only great to taste and enjoy, but a beautiful sight to see. Presentation and placement on the plate are important. Thank you for supporting my blog with your readership and views. I’m going into my twelfth year of blogging now. Working to fit it in between work and my drumming YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@AlbertMoyerJr. 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!

The Crockett Hotel 2024

Posted: July 1, 2024 in Photography, Travel
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The Crockett Hotel is named after legendary Davy Crockett, soldier, politician, and frontiersman. Davy Crockett is a larger-than-life person and folk hero. He was a man’s man. Davy Crockett was a big hero in the Texas Revolution, and he ended up dying in the Battle of the Alamo. Legend has it that Davy was found in the barracks dead surrounded by sixteen Mexicans that he took out on his own. Davy was truly a warrior and fought for what he believed in without being polished or prideful like some of the other politicians that would damage his political career. There is so much to learn, see, and do around the Crockett Hotel as it sits right next door to The Alamo. It was built in 1909 which makes it over 115 years old. To book a stay in this historic hotel or to learn more visit their website https://www.crocketthotel.com/ Here are a few photos from my visit. Enjoy!

McNay Art Museum 2024

Posted: June 28, 2024 in Art, Photography, Travel
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Recently, I stopped in for a visit at the McNay Art Museum. From the moment I drove up to the grounds I was in awe. There were sculptures, beautiful gardens, multiple paintings, and a mansion I was ready to walk into and see. Upon entering, I learned the mansion had two wings. A new wing and the original mansion section. In the new section, I viewed the de la Torre brothers exhibit. It was creativity on a higher order level. It had a deep meaning that some I’m sure will struggle with. In the original section, I found many historical art pieces and a beautiful mansion built like it is to last forever. It was exciting to see original Picasso and Monet pieces. This museum is a new favorite of mine and I’ll definitely be visiting again. If you want to learn more about it, visit the museum website here https://www.mcnayart.org/

Sheldon Reservoir 2024

Posted: June 27, 2024 in Fish, Photography, Reptiles, Travel
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To the east of Houston is a small freshwater reservoir that is stocked with mainly bass, crappie, and red-eared sunfish (aka-shellcracker) because they like cracking snail shells. The lake is also home to numerous mammals, birds, and reptiles. It’s a beautiful place especially for those looking for a no-wake lake (slower than 7 m.p.h.) for paddling kayaks and canoes. I have been fishing it for over 40 years and find the trips their quiet, peaceful, pleasant, and enjoyable. Here are a few photos that I shot last time out capturing the lakes beauty. For more information about the reservoir, you can visit here https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake

Bluebonnets of Washington County Texas 2024

Posted: April 7, 2024 in Flowers, Photography, Travel
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In Washington county Texas, home of the larger city Brenham, Texas, bluebonnets are everywhere. Also, in Brenham is Must Be Heaven https://www.mustbeheaven.com/ my favorite eatery when I head to Washington County. They have the best sandwiches and homemade pies. This time I opted for the Italian Hoagie and a slice of coconut creme pie. There is nothing like wide open country roads, beautiful flowers, wildlife, and great food. In Texas we call that a “ROAD TRIP!” Here a few photos I took along the way. I hope you enjoy them! If you like this post, check out my other bluebonnet post from a few years back highlighting another area. https://albertmoyerjr.com/2018/03/31/spring-bluebonnets-and-more/

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.

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