Archive for July, 2010

Beth from DC wants to know the secret to Austin, Texas margaritas

My response to Beth: Your friend from the Alamo City is right about adding a splash of OJ, but there are more things to make em just right.
You must start with fresh lime juice — you can buy it at Whole Foods if you don’t want to squeeze.
I prefer Cointreau as my [...]

Beth from DC wants to know the secret to Austin, Texas margaritas

Why would you oppose a Gandhi statue in Zilker Park? What would Willie do? Read more…

Civic pride is good — it’s even inspired Austin’s board game. But how could anyone claim to love Austin’s vibe and then oppose a statue of the ultimate icon for world peace?
 
 
Gandhi inspired MLK Jr., Nelson Mandela and other leaders who changed the world, yet some Austinites say we should only erect statues of locals. One person said Gandhi [...]

Why would you oppose a Gandhi statue in Zilker Park? What would Willie do? Read more…