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So hot you could fry an egg on the sidewalk? Prizes for your pics and videos.

You Tube has videos on the subject. Some show the egg sizzling. Others, nothing.
If you have kids, that’s your excuse to try this in front of the neighbors — science experiment. If not, fry at your own risk.
I’m gonna use a glass cake dome to heat up a piece of the sidewalk. Is that cheating? [...]

So hot you could fry an egg on the sidewalk? Prizes for your pics and videos.

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…

Not all dads grill and play golf. Check out these Father's Day gift ideas.

Consider these gifts for a father in your life:
1. If you hurry, local handbag artist Andrea Couch will custom make the dad in your life a handsome man purse. Visit BottleUpAndExplode.net …get yourself a bag while you’re there!
2. Real men drink beer. Austin Home Brew has beer-making kits starting below $85. If  that’s too [...]

Not all dads grill and play golf. Check out these Father's Day gift ideas.