http://hawgsnpaws.com riding, pets, life in general Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:36:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Stuffed Artichokes I experienced stuffed artichokes for the first time in New Orleans, at a restaurant called Crazy Johnnies. What a treat! I knew with certainty that I could recreate the recipe. I did some research on-line, and found some ideas of how to prepare the artichokes, and ... http://hawgsnpaws.com/?p=68 As a partner of a veteran, every day I am grateful to be at Dan’s side, and honored to be a part of his life. I am touched by his dedication, loyalty, and love for his country. Furthermore, I am honored to be surrounded by so many men and ... http://hawgsnpaws.com/?p=67 (1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up. (2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes ... http://hawgsnpaws.com/?p=66 The morning started off misting, but that’s ok. We knew we’d be riding in and out of it all day! It was well worth it – we were looking forward to getting to Big Bend and some sunshine there! We just didn’t quite make it. Our friends, Kenny and Lorraine, ... http://hawgsnpaws.com/?p=65 Is anybody ready for some crawfish? I’m ready for some crawfish. I think me and Dan will have a crawfish party. Maybe M&D will let us have it at their new house since it has such a big driveway. Maybe Denise and Mark will drive in ... http://hawgsnpaws.com/?p=64 Goodbye to fat! Cheers! It’s been months of “food days” – holidays, birthdays, Dan’s retirement trip to Louisiana…what else? Anyway, reminds me of how much family and friends mean to me. Never let go, hold on to the good times, and laugh as much as you can. Dan is in North ... http://hawgsnpaws.com/?p=63 On another adventure with Dan, we escaped for Valentine’s weekend to the small border town of Del Rio.  We followed Kenny and Lorraine, the ride to Del Rio is one of their favorite rides.   Our first destination and overnight stay was in Leakey, located in Real County.  Our ride took us ... http://hawgsnpaws.com/?p=62 Pistachio Cake I wanted to make something special for Dan’s birthday a couple of weeks in advance, but I couldn’t find the pistachios (small town for ya). While visiting his mom, she brought us two bags of pistachios, said she got them at Walgreens. Well, that was Slidell ... http://hawgsnpaws.com/?p=61 Its been an amazing month! Between gearing up for the Spring for Horny Toad and Fort Hood, and getting in a little personal travel, time has flown! The move to the new Horny Toad is looming ever nearer – they painted the building last week, and it is slowly starting to ... http://hawgsnpaws.com/?p=60 New Orleans was everything I thought it would be and more! From the rich, spicy food, the bustling city nightlife, to the feel of the ocean in the air, Louisiana was alive and well as we toured her streets! Though evidence remains of Hurricane Katrina’s wrath, the city of New ... http://hawgsnpaws.com/?p=58