1. Raced a four-wheeler with a pickup truck.
2. Got a four-wheeler stuck in the creek.
3. Ate baked beans for three meals straight.
4. Drank sweet tea with breakfast.
5. Ate brisket for breakfast.
6. Ate tacos for breakfast.
7. Drank a Dr. Pepper at an East Texas truck stop.
8. Fell in love with: Torchy’s Tacos, quilts, pine trees and hairspray…in that order.
9. Enjoyed Amy’s ice cream at midnight.
10. Ate more baked beans.
11. Drank more tea.
12. Navigated my way through back country roads in a white Dodge rental, listening to Willie and praying to Jesus.
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jen @ taste life
September 4, 2010 at 12:06 pmSounds like a damn good trip. Can’t wait to hear the hospital story.
Meredith @ An Epic Change
September 4, 2010 at 12:14 pmDid you get the Mexican Vanilla from Amy’s?! That is the BEST flavor! I live near the location on S Congress and sometimes I feel the need to go and eat it at 11pm. No judgement.
eatmovelove
September 4, 2010 at 12:27 pmHairspray?! What’s that about?…;)
Amber K
September 4, 2010 at 12:31 pmSounds like fun!
Lindsay Perrone (goodiesgalore)
September 4, 2010 at 12:42 pmYou’re making Texas sounds real good right now. Just add cowboys to the mix and it will be complete.
dragonfly180
September 4, 2010 at 12:51 pmsounds like you’re having a great weekend!
Angharad
September 4, 2010 at 12:52 pmAmy’s mexican vanilla is my JAM. envy face.
Carrie @ TV and Dinners
September 4, 2010 at 12:54 pmTacos for breakfast equals Austin for me. Mmm….breakfast tacos. I might have to make myself some now!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
September 4, 2010 at 12:56 pmI wish I had a taco truck nearby!
Marie
September 4, 2010 at 12:57 pmI second the breakfast tacos… yummm. Sounds like a really fun trip!
Green Dog Wine
September 4, 2010 at 12:58 pmI LOVE torchys! My husband’s cousin got married in April and they had Torchys cater the rehearsal dinner AND breakfast the morning after – it was awesome 🙂
Alana
February 28, 2011 at 6:23 pmWhere did they have the rehearsal dinner? We were thinking of having Torchy’s cater but wondering where to actually have it. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Jasmine @ Eat Move Write
September 4, 2010 at 12:58 pmI have no idea what Amy’s ice cream is. I’m sad. Sounds like fun, though!
hippierunner
September 4, 2010 at 1:06 pmAmy’s Ice Cream looks so fun! haha-Darth Chocolate!
Amy
September 4, 2010 at 1:06 pmYep-sounds like Texas! The Piney Woods are gorgeous.
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen
September 4, 2010 at 1:09 pmIt was so great meeting you! And I am so proud of you for getting the Green Chile Pork at Torchy’s! Can’t wait for you to taste the ribs at Salt Lick….
Lauren
September 4, 2010 at 1:10 pmLove me some Torchy’s!!! You have to visit the “Pie Queen’s” trailer on S. Congress before you leave. She makes the best buttermilk pie in the entire south (but don’t tell my Granny I said that)!!!
Nancy @ The Wife of a Dairyman
September 4, 2010 at 1:11 pmNow that’s what I call a vacation….food, excitement, food, drink, food, mud, more food. As a former hairdresser, what’s this about hairspray?
Rachael
September 4, 2010 at 1:14 pmTacos for breakfast sounds glorious.
Candice
September 4, 2010 at 1:22 pmSounds so fun! And sounds just like Texas:)
Martha W
September 4, 2010 at 1:25 pmWell, they say “Everything is Bigger in Texas”. Enjoy your visit.
ida
September 4, 2010 at 1:26 pmAqua teen hunger force or mario brothers- it’s sophie’s choice really! Sounds like a great vacation- and you haven’t even gotten to the football yet.
Laura Georgina
September 4, 2010 at 1:34 pmIf Texas is indeed the land of tacos for breakfast, I need to move there STAT. So glad you’re having a blast!
Lindsay
September 4, 2010 at 1:52 pmLoooove Amy’s! Let us know how you enjoy “BTHOing” and all the silly Aggie traditions 😉
Jillian
September 4, 2010 at 1:54 pmhaha sounds like you’ve been busy!! But it also sounds like TONS of fun!!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down)
September 4, 2010 at 1:57 pmOh my word. I could seriously eat baked beans for three meals straight too. I’m so jealous of everything on your list. 😀
Katie
September 4, 2010 at 2:01 pmYumm!! I love how a lot of your list involves food 🙂
I absolutely love baked beans so having them practically every meal sounds like a pretty good deal to me! Tacos for breakfast?? Haha! I’m not sure if I would like that too much.
Kristen @ That Hoosier Girl
September 4, 2010 at 2:03 pmhahaha I blamed my hairspray stint with the fact that I was in my awkward years…maybe it was just that I was living in Texas 🙂
sarah k. @ the pajama chef
September 4, 2010 at 2:06 pmthat ice cream looks to die for!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing
September 4, 2010 at 2:15 pmI could write an entire ODE to sweet tea..
Kendall
September 4, 2010 at 2:21 pmMy dad looooooovess Torchy’s. He has a Torchy’s shirt that says “Show me your taco.” Ofcourse I just say “really, Dad?!” and move on with life.
There’s another taco/mexican place called Maria’s that they were really impressed by, too. Leaving you the link – http://www.tacoxpress.com/.
Mary (What's Cookin' with Mary
September 4, 2010 at 2:32 pmWhat a great trip! I’m seriously jealous of your muddin’ adventure!!! I need to go to Texas 😉
Mary
September 4, 2010 at 2:46 pmI think you’re becoming a true texan! 🙂
Toni
September 4, 2010 at 2:46 pmDid you make it “trashy” at Torchy’s?
Brittany
September 4, 2010 at 2:54 pmThis sounds like a blast!!
Gretchen
September 4, 2010 at 3:20 pmLoooove Amy’s ice cream 🙂
Rebeca
September 4, 2010 at 3:21 pmMexican Vanilla + hot fudge + cinnamon :]
Love Amy’s!
MoniMeals
September 4, 2010 at 3:33 pmWay to live it up! I actually am interested in Texas right now. 🙂
Camille
September 4, 2010 at 3:40 pmSounds like you are having a great time!
Sarah
September 4, 2010 at 4:07 pmYou need to get a dublin dr pepper! Made with pure cane sugar, not HFCS. Soooo much better than a regular DP!!!
Penny (VEGGIEtarian)
September 4, 2010 at 4:08 pmYou would be surprised at how similar Oklahoma is to Texas. 🙂 I have done a large percentage of the things on your list. 🙂
Though I don’t much care for Willie. I’m a pop (MJ) and rock (Creed) kind of girl. 🙂
Sana
September 4, 2010 at 4:14 pmYou are having an amazing time!!! Enjoy the time with your boy and friends :)!
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga)
September 4, 2010 at 4:30 pm“Navigated my way through back country roads in a white Dodge rental, listening to Willie and praying to Jesus.”—LOL!!!
Sounds like some of my adventures, only mine are white knuckled, praying to jesus, and screaming 4 letter words! haha!
Heather
September 4, 2010 at 4:33 pmi miss amy’s…
have some sweet tea for me!
Ann
September 4, 2010 at 4:57 pmI wanna be you 🙂
Love you Jenna!
Sarah @ Bonjour Panda
September 4, 2010 at 5:32 pmsounds like my life! minus all the four wheeling 😉
glad to hear youre having fun!
Cara Craves...
September 4, 2010 at 5:57 pmI am 100% jealous of all the baked beans you have been eating.
Love them!
Samantha @ Food Edu
September 4, 2010 at 7:17 pmSounds like a blast! I love taco trucks! Some people find them questionable, but I have been known to frequent them here in California.
amyjogo
September 4, 2010 at 8:44 pmI second the Dublin DP vote. It is great but unless you are near Dublin (which is near Weatherford), it can be hard to find! 🙁 amy’s ice cream: mexican vanilla with almonds. Mmmm.
Diana @ frontyardfoodie
September 4, 2010 at 8:58 pmWell it sounds like you’re getting a lot done! I hear that sweet tea is quite the Texas thing.
lindsay
September 5, 2010 at 4:30 amNow you just need to go to Kerby Lane for pancakes!!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin
September 5, 2010 at 5:26 amThis trip sounds amazing! Especially baked beans for three meals in a row. 😀
A Teenage Gourmet (Sami)
September 5, 2010 at 6:01 amLove baked beans. 🙂
Laura (spokesnoats
September 5, 2010 at 6:12 amSounds like you are having a blast!
Raewyn
September 5, 2010 at 6:25 amWow, looks like you are having a ball, Jenna! I love the pic of Amy’s ice cream – go Darth Chocolate! 😉 I’m so glad you’re loving Texas so far…it’s an awesome state that makes you feel at home at once. Can’t wait for a full recap!
Sarah L
September 5, 2010 at 6:56 amso fun! so wish i could’ve made it to the blog event the other night. if you love torchy’s tacos, you must try izzo’s! another trailer, better tacos. 🙂
Pamela
September 5, 2010 at 7:01 ammmmmmmmmmm, Amy’s
Barbara(Blood, Sweat and Heels)
September 5, 2010 at 7:33 amAmy’s is the BOMB! They had a boubon ice cream last week that nearly got me tipsy! Awesome!
maria
September 5, 2010 at 8:31 amMmm, Amy’s Mexican Vanilla is my favorite! I can’t wait to hear which Torchy’s was your favorite. I love their fried avocado tacos.
Laughter-Loving Stacy
September 5, 2010 at 9:28 amlol, sounds like a lot of fun! That ice cream shop seems super rad, too 🙂
Paige @Running Around Normal
September 5, 2010 at 11:18 amWhat a fantastic time!! Sounds like you are in your element:)
the intern
September 5, 2010 at 6:50 pmYou’re in Austin!!! WooooooHoooooo! Glad you are enjoying this fine city.
susan
September 5, 2010 at 6:55 pmJust moved to Austin… I will definitely have to check out these places! Thanks!
kelsey@snackingsquirrel.com
September 5, 2010 at 9:11 pmthe mochachino and the “too much coffee man” sounds too cute!!! i really love it when i visit a cafe or food joint thats really down to earth and creative. the menu has a lot of character which probably draws both the locals and tourists in. and since ur only a texan once, i think the late night ice cream treats are well worth it !!
xoxo <3
Monique@She's Going The Distance
September 5, 2010 at 9:21 pmOooh food truck!! I want to eat at one asap 🙂
Kamaile
September 6, 2010 at 7:54 amLove Torchy’s tacos, they just opened here in Dallas too!
megan
September 6, 2010 at 8:05 amHow fun! Wasn’t that Amy’s ice cream on the Food Network? I think Giada went there on one of her weekend getaways in Texas!
Enjoy the rest of your time in Texas!
Sarah (Oc2Seattle)
September 6, 2010 at 10:59 amBaked beans and sweet tea – sounds like heaven 😉
kate
September 6, 2010 at 11:04 amSweet tea!
Kelly
September 6, 2010 at 11:54 amSounds like a good time to me! Glad you are enjoying your trip in the South!
Erika @ Food, Fitness, & Fun
September 6, 2010 at 3:50 pmHowdy! Looks like you’re having a great time in Texas! I used to hate baked beans when I was little but now I love them, so I wouldn’t mind having them for 3 meals straight. 🙂
Kristen
September 6, 2010 at 3:51 pmIt sounds like a great time. Midnight ice cream sounds incredibly good after looking at the flavors in the picture.
Lisa
September 6, 2010 at 5:58 pmI could totally eat brisket for breakfast. 🙂
Susan
September 6, 2010 at 6:46 pmYUM! Baked beans. 🙂
Sabrina
September 7, 2010 at 8:39 amThis post makes me miss home! I’m a Texas girl currently living in Pittsburgh, by way of Phoenix…yeah I know. Thanks for giving me a little taste of home 🙂
Ashley
September 7, 2010 at 11:02 amTorchy’s is the best! 🙂 And YUM Amy’s!!
steve
September 7, 2010 at 2:41 pmThanks Jenna for stopping by, we are always happy to meet a new friend and share our ice cream. Come back soon and bring a friend.
Amy and Steve
Tanner
September 8, 2010 at 2:00 pmDont forget to go to Hey Cupcake!!