daily slice-of-life photo blog of a Gen-X dad
Our son cooked up a big batch of spicy chicken the other day, and we had lots of leftovers. Tonight Mariko used some to make oyakodon for us. Our son asked, “Is it Papa’s birthday today?” since I usually request oyakodon for my birthday dinner. I was so happy he remembered!
A delivery from Weee! showed up today with a gorgeous salmon filet inside. Mariko turned it into a tasty poké, and we built poké bowls for dinner. I ended up having one and a half bowls, and it was so good I couldn’t eat another bite. Totally satisfying!
I came across a post in the Austin Motorcycling subreddit called “100 mile burger,” where riders share their favorite burger spots that are just far enough away to make the ride feel like an adventure. I saved a handful of recommendations and decided to check one off my list today.
The ride out to Tex Miller’s in Cameron took about an hour and a half, winding through Hutto and Taylor. I’d been that way a couple of months back, so I already knew it would be a good route.
Tex Miller’s is a cozy, family-run spot serving up tasty smashed burgers. I went for the bacon cheeseburger, and it did not disappoint – juicy, flavorful, and just the right amount of messy. Paired with an ice-cold root beer, it was the perfect reward after cruising through the Texas heat with temps pushing into the 90s.
Tonight Mariko treated us to a three–pizza feast. I requested tuna, corn, and mayo, Bay went for pepperoni with honey and basil, and Koa asked for arugula with prosciutto. Each one came out perfectly, and of course they were all delicious!
A few days ago our neighbor borrowed a couple of eggs, and today they surprised us with farm-fresh eggs in a little box, complete with a handwritten note from one of their kids. It was such a sweet gesture and honestly the note made it extra adorable!
