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Creamy Jalapeño Dip
For those who enjoy creamy jalapeño dip from Chuy’s, here’s an easy way to make your own batch at home. It’s creamy, fresh and has the...

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Feb 2, 20202 min read


Your Austin Holiday Gift Guide
With mere days before the big day we’ve amassed a shopper’s shortlist of our favorite local goodies to put more fa-la-la-la-la in your...

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Dec 14, 20192 min read


Queso Flameado
Enjoy this family staple: delicious queso flameado!

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Dec 8, 20193 min read


Honey-Rosemary Roasted Cashews
Sweet + Salty + Herby = One Tasty Treat! This time of year the appetite turns to the warm, toasty notes of autumn. Here in Central Texas...

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Oct 27, 20192 min read


Halloween “Boo Bark” Recipe
This week fall blew into Austin with temperatures in the 90s falling to the jaw-dropping 40s in mere minutes! With the temperature shifts...

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Oct 11, 20192 min read


Spicy Thai Chicken And Zoodles
Oodles and Oodles of Zoodles As a true lover of pasta I wasn’t convinced that a zucchini noodle or “zoodle” would be a satisfying...

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Apr 21, 20192 min read


Rosemary Olive Bread Recipe
I’ve never been one eager to make my own bread. But when I stumbled across this recipe that’s a no knead skillet olive bread I tried it....

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Nov 30, 20182 min read


Hummingbird Nectar Recipe
Around mid-March there’s a bit of a buzz in the air; this marks the remarkable annual arrival of the hummingbirds to the Central Texas...

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Jun 8, 20182 min read


Recipe: Birthday Cake For Dogs
There are lots of “those” people out there – Dog lovers who consider their pets a front-and-center part of the family. Such is my pack of...

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Nov 15, 20173 min read


Recipe: Chocolate Bird’s Nests
These chocolate nests are easy to make – and kids are likely to join in on the fun, too! This no-bake recipe takes just 3 ingredients...

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Apr 1, 20172 min read


Recipe : Basil Pesto
A Family Favorite Enjoy this delicious pesto recipe that’s great on pasta, ensalata caprese, bruschetta and just about anything your...

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Oct 12, 20162 min read


Whisky BBQ Sauce Recipe
This time of year the grill is on more than the television. The folks at Crown Royal absolutely nailed it with this recipe! From day 1...

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
May 2, 20161 min read


Austin’s Dog Friendly Hangouts
You + Them = Best. Time. Ever! As an avid dog lover, I’m often searching for places where I can hangout with my four-legged friends. I...

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Jul 2, 20153 min read


Home Style Austin’s Spicy Margarita Recipe
It’s hard to believe that the history of the margarita dates back to less than 100 years ago. While the history of the margarita seems to...

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Jul 1, 20152 min read


Firecracker Coleslaw Recipe
Perfect for the Fourth of July and BBQ get togethers.

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Jun 24, 20152 min read


Avocado and Chicken Enchiladas
When our friend Penny shared this recipe we knew we had to make this dish. Sour cream, avocado, chicken and cheese can only mean one...

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
May 18, 20152 min read


Rosemary Veggie Dog Treats
The Best Dog Treat Recipe! Their Favorite Dog Treat Recipe I created and operated an eco friendly pet specialty company for several...

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Apr 19, 20152 min read


Spicy Stuffed Cornbread Recipe
Cornbread With A Kick This week with cold, icy weather blowing into Austin, there’s nothing I like better than cooking in a warm kitchen....

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Feb 23, 20152 min read


Caramel Brownie Bars Recipe
Caramel Brownie Bars This recipe has become a family fall time favorite thanks to our friends caramel and chocolate. Add them to your...

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Dec 1, 20142 min read


Cowboy Bark Recipe
Chocolate Lover? If you’re a fan of Trader Joe’s Cowboy Bark like I am, you’ll likely love this recipe. Who doesn’t want to take...

Joe Reider, Austin Realtor
Oct 9, 20142 min read
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