Flavor San Antonio

 

 

 

 

 

This past week was an amazing foodie event hosted by Current magazine in San Antonio, Texas. Four all-star chefs, and 25 local restaurants attended the event and so did SHEKNOWS Blog… or myself! There was great food, great drinks I’m sure (Not of age) and most importantly flavorful food! We had Chef Jesse Perez of Arcade Midtown, Stefan Bowers of Feast, Jason Dady of the many Dady restaurants, and Steve McHugh of Cured. Dadys level of energy could not be matched, Bowers was calm, but diligent. McHughs was cool, coasting a great coach and Winner of Contest Jesse Perez who obviously knows flavor! Once again there were 25 local restaurants in attendance and I had dozens of mini exquisite meals. Here are some photos of the event! Enjoy!

Maybe I should….

It’s like I believed things would all play out the way I wanted them too! Haha… joke is on me. I felt like I was finally ready to begin my food journey here in Austin, Texas only to come across the fact that I don’t have a camera. Now I know I could try my best to explain the mouth watering dishes that cross my path here in the ATX, but it simply won’t do justice! So maybe I should… invest in a new camera! Making your life and my life that much more delicious! I am excited for all things to come on the Sheknows Blog, and I can’t thank you enough for all the feedback and support. I have visited with some local artists and chef’s, and found some amazing talent; they cannot wait to be featured on the blog and I can’t wait for you to meet them! Love you all!
-Erica

Why?

I started journaling when I was fifteen, and I would attend First Friday in San Antonio, TX. Featuring local artists, musicians, and endless booths filled with vintage goods, and handmade items. Music, food, and art have always been a huge part of my life. My dad was a huge fan of live music, and my mother has always been an amazing cook. I guess you could say that’s where my love had begun.

As I grew older nothing had changed other than my outlook on these three things and how they play a huge role in everyday life. For a lot of folks music is what gets them by, food is what keeps us alive, and art gives us a chance to feel like we could be at two places at one time. I tend to find beauty in everything if you haven’t noticed. When I began blogging I wasn’t ever a “critic” and I could never be a “fault-finder.” I had these rules when I would attend a new show, venue, art show, restaurant, or meet a new artist, chef or musician. It was to understand why they did what they did, and to find something that made them different from the others. That’s why I enjoyed blogging so much! I got to listen to every artist’s “Why,” why they woke up everyday and did what they did. I’ve heard so many beautiful “whys,” and it’s why I continue to do what I do. I have seen food presentations, art pieces, and live shows that give me the chills, because I know theses artists “whys.” I love what I do!!

Here is mine… My “why,” is to somehow and someway make a difference in the world. I want to encourage others to find beauty in everything and everyone. My “why,” is to share the amazing talents of all the artists that have made an impact on me and to help them in anyway possible to reach their goals. My “why,” is my family…ts their unconditional love, and endless support is what motivates me everyday. My “why,” is to prove that we can all do what we are passionate about if we just work hard every day! My “why,” is you guys and your amazing support, and the feedback on my posts and pictures! In time I will be able to share some of these artists “whys” and in the mean time I’d love to hear yours!

Xoxo Erica

Be Happy, Always!

Hey Guys! It’s been quite some time since I’ve been able to blog. Can you believe it has taken me a month to get settled and going? My excuse is that I’m young!
In the past month I have learned so much and what it really means to, “be on your own.” Making your own decisions, paying bills on time, and dealing with life’s trials and tribulations… alone. No more best friends, sister’s down the hall, or family down the street. And that is ok, because this my friend is a part of growing up. Things happen at particular times and I am thankful for all of these things. A few weeks ago I was very unhappy. I never had time to blog, I was stressing about school, I broke out because of an allergic reaction and I was low on funds. I wash’t happy, and so I had to make a decision. Continue waking up every morning doing what I am doing and stay unhappy or get up and fix it. I chose to fix it, and now I am blogging again, going to shows, and doing all the things that make me happy!

I hope everyone is having a lovely week and remember.. .Be happy, always!! xoxo