Savory, creamy, comforting, sometimes tangy or even squeaky. These adjectives describe cheese, of course. While San Antonio may not be known as Cheese City, USA, we offer our own swoon-worthy cheese deliciousness.
May is American Cheese Month, as if anyone really needs a reason to cheese it up.
Here are some great spots in San Antonio for the cheesiest delights.
Although May (for Military Appreciation Month) and November (for Veterans Day) are full of advertising about military discounts and freebies, lots of such deals are available 365 days a year. As a veteran, my best advice when it comes to navigating military discounts is always to ask. While some businesses tout military and veteran discounts as…
Maybe it’s the vibe of summer’s slower, more relaxed pace, or maybe it’s the tantalizing smells coming from your neighbor’s grill, or perhaps it’s the prominently placed bags of charcoal briquettes at H-E-B, but suddenly, meat cooked on the grill sounds really good. But what if you feel clueless about grilling and you’re not the “barbecue…
“Why are you…doing all this stuff?“ a friend asked me. “Is it some kind of midlife crisis thing?” I’d posted a picture of myself preparing for ski school in Colorado. I was 54, and it was my first time on the slopes. My ski debut came on the heels of summer river rafting in West Virginia and…
“I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but your ex-husband is dead.” I stared at my monitor, willing my brain to process the words in the email. I had been divorced for 13 years and hadn’t seen my ex in nearly 15. To say our marriage ended badly was an understatement. He was abusive,…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not the Christmas holiday season, which is indeed wonderful. But this is San Antonio, and if you don’t know that the most wonderful time of the year is Fiesta season, stick around. Someone will fill you in. Better yet, experience it for yourself. This year’s mega celebration runs…
The Oklahoma winter wind made my eyes water as I steered my grocery cart toward the store entrance. I patted my coat pocket to reassure myself my WIC vouchers were in place and dipped my hand inside my purse until my fingers brushed the envelope with my grocery money. Vouchers, check. Grocery money, check. Knot…