Even though I love the experience of trying new foods while on vacation (hello chicken gizzards in Paris!) I look forward to coming home and having home cooked meals. As usual, Paul never disappoints! I think he was ready to get back in his own kitchen, too. Paul’s menu of the week vol. 4 has […]
I’m excited to be moving forward with volume 2 of my new series, Fashion + Food + Film. To catch you up, be sure to read the premiere post of how this series concept started here! This time, I’m delving into one of my favorite modern films, Midnight in Paris, and reviewing a bit of […]
Today is an exciting day here at Cathedrals & Cafes! I’m launching a new blog series called Fashion + Food + Film, where I’ll be combining my love for clothes, a good meal, and a fun movie. We came up with this idea a couple weeks ago, and you could say it’s probably a direct […]
I have only been to Chicago twice, and both times were for just a few days in the month of October. But that’s all it took for me to fall completely in love with it. I titled this Eat+Stay+Play guide “Chicago, City of Appetites and Architecture” because it was those two things that made the […]
There’s a new Italian kid on the block and he’ll give your Nonna a run for her money. Located in the old Fire Station No. 7 building in San Antonio’s Southtown, Battalion serves fresh Italian favorites in a space more reminiscent of a swanky club than grandma’s kitchen. Andrew Goodman (of Feast and Rebelle) excelled […]
Why hello, April, is that you already? This year seems to be the fastest one yet. Each new month brings thoughts of what I accomplished the previous month, things I managed to do (or maybe not do), and I start thinking about the month ahead. I mentioned on Instagram that I’m working on some goal […]
I love brunch. Just the thought of having an array of sweet and savory dishes plus coffee and cocktails has me workin’ for the weekend. Brunch is a much-loved tradition. If you search Instagram for #brunch, you’ll see more than 13 million mouth-watering photos of carefully curated croissants, cappuccinos, Eggs Benedict, and of course the star of the […]
It can be so hard to focus on the work week ahead when you’ve just had a great weekend with wonderful friends. I’m trying to pretend it’s not in fact Sunday afternoon, but as I sit here reminiscing about the past couple of days and writing this post, the cool central Texas breeze is flowing […]
I read a short article over the weekend called 5 Signs You’re a Tourist, Not a Traveler and it got me thinking about the evolution of our travel habits. When my husband and I first started traveling internationally, we were total newbies at the entire experience. We had been all over the United States but when you go […]
Thank goodness for Thursday, or “Friday Eve” as I like to say! We are past the mid-week hump and from here on it’s downhill to the weekend. This week has been so busy that I haven’t been able to post regularly, and for that I apologize. I’m going to be so happy to see my […]
What defines an exceptional dining experience? Our weekend visit to Peggy’s On The Green in Boerne, Texas provided just that definition. It was a rainy day and we had spent most of it fighting the retail crowds and running errands. Nothing sounded better than an early dinner of comfort food and a great cocktail. Peggy’s accommodated […]
TGIF!! I hope you’ve had an exceptional week and are ready for some weekend fun! I know that the Mr. and I have some *light* shopping and dinner planned, so be sure to follow me on Instagram (@cathedralsandcafes) for a story or two. 🙂 Today I’m sharing my 10 favorite European locales. I have the […]
When it comes to international travel, my husband and I have spent most of our time in Europe. So when the opportunity to go to South America presented itself last month, we said yes right away. Going to South America in January means a nice break from wintery temperatures here in the States. It was […]
TGIF! This has been a very busy week for us so I’m looking forward to some fun things this weekend. Tonight we are headed out on a semi-belated Valentine’s dinner with friends at a new restaurant in town. I’ll be posting a review soon, but might squeeze in an Instagram story tonight @cathedralscafes. Tomorrow night is the […]
We recently received the Anova Precision Cooker from a fellow friend and home chef. As someone who loves to read cookbooks, food blogs, and take tons of food pics with my phone, I’m not the first person to pick up a spoon and start getting creative in the kitchen, but I’m trying. My husband on the […]
Italy is one of those magical places you could never see all of in an entire lifetime. Our first trip was 5 years ago and we knew we would be coming back again and again. During that trip we made sure to see every historical landmark, ruin, and museum we’d only ever seen in movies. […]
Despite a few clouds and the threat of a little rain, attending Tacos and Talk at Culinaria, San Antonio was a fun way for two foodies to spend a Saturday. This was our first time and we will definitely be back. The gorgeous La Cantera Resort & Spa was the perfect location to experience freshly prepared […]
After a quick trip to Vegas followed by an intense work travel schedule, it was time for us to reset the batteries and enjoy some time at home. To me there is nothing better than a fun home cooked meal with good wine and great company. Usually it’s my husband who cooks up a masterpiece but […]