Posts for Food Category

Good food and good friends. Now there’s a formula for happiness. And that’s what this section of our Travisso blog is all about. We’ll share some of our favorite recipes, cooking tips and culinary tools–everything you need to show off your mad skills in your sensational new Travisso kitchen.

Be sure to let us know what you’d like to see on the menu. Do you need a wow recipe for an important dinner party? Easy make-ahead appetizers for the game-day gang? We’ll help you find it. If you’ve just purchased a new home in Austin and interested in local cuisine, just ask and we’ll share our favorite recipes for everything from the ultimate pecan pie to an authentic bowl of red. If you’re not sure what beverage goes best with brisket, we can even offer some suggestions for food, wine and beer pairings.

You love to cook. You love to eat. You love to entertain with style. You’re our kind of people. Drop by anytime!

Toss Out the Turkey: 5 Cultural Holiday Dishes to Try This Year

Food - Kathy Mayer - Nov 17, 2021

Thanksgiving is a holiday for any food lover, regardless of national origin. The holiday is a significant part of American culture, and thankfully, it’s a…

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Texas Smoked Brisket—A Labor Day Weekend Tradition

Food - Glory Spies - Sep 2, 2020

In Texas, make no mistake; barbecue is all about the meat. Beef brisket to be exact. This Texas delicacy of sorts is for most Lone…

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Wake Up Your Morning Routine with Breakfast Tacos

Food - Glory Spies - Aug 26, 2020

There’s much to say about starting your day with breakfast tacos. Nutritious and delicious this to-go early morning Tex-Mex staple is an Austin area must-have.…

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Easy Summertime Snacks Kids Can Make Themselves

Food, Lifestyle - Glory Spies - Jun 23, 2020

I’m hungry! Sound familiar? While summertime is the best time to enjoy the great outdoors, kids’ appetites tend to soar to new heights. Swimming, bicycling…

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Local Coffeehouses Deliver More than Just a Cup of Java

Food, Lifestyle - Glory Spies - Jul 12, 2018

If you’re looking for tantalizing coffees and appetizing fare area coffeehouses are certainly delivering. These days coffeehouses are offering more than just a cup of…

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Spice It Up with Our List of Area Tex-Mex Restaurants

Food - Glory Spies - May 25, 2018

As the name suggests Tex-Mex is a fusion of foods from both Texas and Mexico. Makes a lot of sense since the state of Texas…

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Eggtastic Ways with Eggs for Spring

Food, Lifestyle - Glory Spies - Mar 1, 2018

Eggs don’t have to be edible to be incredible. Eggs in any form are a great way to celebrate spring. Of course, the most preferred…

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Score Big with Grilled Pizzas for your Super Bowl Bash

Food, Lifestyle - Glory Spies - Jan 19, 2018

Make your super bowl party the best ever this year with freshly grilled pizzas from your Travisso backyard barbecue grill. You’ll have fun thinking outside…

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The Great Kolache Debate

Food - Glory Spies - Dec 7, 2017

There are two types of kolache. Those that are made here Central Texas and those that are not. Depending on where you grew up and…

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A Show-Stopping Chocolate Dessert for the Holidays

Food, Uncategorized - Glory Spies - Nov 24, 2017

Chocolate and cheesecake. These are two of my favorite things. So, it goes without saying that my favorite Christmas dessert Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake is a…

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