Tastes of the Town: A Little Room for Dessert

You are what you eat, so eat something sweet! A Little Room for Dessert debuted at the Sun City Farmer’s Market February 13. For many customers, it was love at first bite. Mark Victor has been in the culinary industry for about two decades following a career in graphic design.

Tastes of the Town: Let Advent calendars sweeten the wait

When Thanksgiving is over the countdowns begin! Teachers and students are checking off the days until winter break, but this column is about another holiday countdown. One door closes and another opens as we eat our way through chocolate Advent calendars leading up to Christmas day.

Tastes of the Town: The first Thanksgivings in Texas

Texans have much to brag about. Still, claims that the first Thanksgiving actually took place in what is now El Paso took me by surprise.  In 1598, Spanish explorer Juan de Onate and his expedition traveled North from Mexico for 50 days.

Tastes of the town: The best foods are crispy

We’ve all heard that Eskimos have 50 words for snow. In the late 19th century, anthropologist and linguist Franz Boas studied Inuit communities and observed that Eskimos had an abundance of words for the white stuff that is a novelty in Texas.

Tastes of the town: Lettuce and hydroponic growing in Georgetown

Drought restrictions make farming especially difficult. Ironically growing produce in water uses 90 percent less water.  Innovative hydroponic gardening  provides oxygen, water, nutrient solution and temperature control for plants to thrive indoors.

Tastes of the town: Costco finally comes to Georgetown

Costco, the multi-billion dollar global retailer, announced plans to open 27 new warehouses worldwide in 2023. One of those stores opens this weekend in Georgetown.

Tastes of the Town: Father’s Day pancakes make a perfect brunch

Rise and shine, it’s pancake time!  Nothing stacks up to a Father’s Day pancake breakfast for the man, the myth, the legend. Father’s Day falls on June 18, so there is still time to shop and plan for dad’s pancakes. Every culture has some type of pancake.

TASTES: Mothers loved everywhere around the globe

In the United States, the second Sunday in May has been an official holiday since 1914. However, honoring mom is done around the world in various traditions. I became aware of this when my daughter, who lives in Scotland, told me she was celebrating Mother’s Day in March.

Taste of the town: From gum to Georgetown, 1848 was a very good year

In 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican–American War, Wisconsin became a state, Zachary Taylor was elected president and the Seneca Falls Convention became the first women’s rights convention. It was also the year Williamson County and Georgetown were created.