Tom Schmidt
-
Walking in Austin #4 – Neighborhood Tour of East Austin (2021)
Read more: Walking in Austin #4 – Neighborhood Tour of East Austin (2021)About the images… East Austin is full of color and personality and I am still uncovering new views around the neighborhood. As I wander slowly down each side street, I get a few strange looks, a few friendly howdy waves but mostly it’s quiet in the morning. The question I really want to ask is,…
-
Walking in Austin #3 – 5th Street (2021)
Read more: Walking in Austin #3 – 5th Street (2021)About the images… I am learning about Texas day by day and one thing that I have noticed is that there does not seem to be clear lines where industry ends and where living begins. I am not sure if this is due to a lack of zoning, but here in Austin,there seems to be…
-
Walking in Austin #2 – Gonzales Street (2021)
Read more: Walking in Austin #2 – Gonzales Street (2021)About the images… Exploring the neighborhoods in Austin by foot is is my favorite way to get moving in the morning these days. The mix of the old and new gives every street a character of it’s own. Hopefully with each new fancy home, I hope they try to keep a few of the big…
-
Bak Kut Teh (BKT) Pork Soup Recipe – Singapore’s Hokkien Style
Read more: Bak Kut Teh (BKT) Pork Soup Recipe – Singapore’s Hokkien StyleI am sure you are wondering what does “bak kut teh” mean and aren’t you from Missouri, Tom?!? Yes, yes, still the same Tom here, but my wife, Priscilla is from the faraway land of Singapore where “bak kut teh” in Hokkien translates to “meat bone tea.” This soup was developed as a hearty meal…
-
Meanwhile Brewing Patio Life & Food Trucks Review – September 2021
Read more: Meanwhile Brewing Patio Life & Food Trucks Review – September 2021Meanwhile Brewing Patio Life in Austin Austin’s patio game is the best I’ve seen anywhere on the planet. My favorite setups are the ones where a permanent structure housing a brewery is surrounded by huge yard and collection of food trucks. We went in search of a food truck that had just moved to a…
-
Walking in Austin #1 (2021)
Read more: Walking in Austin #1 (2021)About the images… We recently moved to Austin, Texas and the views around the neighborhoods are a cool mix of old, new and everything in between. My favorite thing about this town, is that really anything goes. Let’s take a walk! Other walking in Austin posts…
-
Singaporean Simple Chicken Soup Instant Pot Recipe – Pressure Cooker
Read more: Singaporean Simple Chicken Soup Instant Pot Recipe – Pressure CookerDon’t forget about the Chicken Rice Soup… My wife Priscilla is from Singapore and we have not been able to visit her home for far too long, so we have begun traveling via the kitchen. A perfect meal for her is anything with a soup on the side, so I have been really working on…
-
Tom’s Chili Recipe in a Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot
Read more: Tom’s Chili Recipe in a Pressure Cooker or Instant PotChili has rightfully earned its place on my table. Day in and day out, this chili has it all: flavor, sustenance, and nutrition. Chili is also so versatile that it can be the center point to lead a meal or a quiet companion on the side. I recently got into making chili when I learned…
-
Pineapple Tart Cookies – Singaporean Style
Read more: Pineapple Tart Cookies – Singaporean StyleI always get excited about Chinese New Year, not only to read my zodiac prediction and see what kind luck I can expect, but also for all of the sweet treats! My wife Priscilla is from Singapore and she inspired me to make these pineapple tarts from scratch a few years ago when she was…
-
Night Walk in South Beach Miami (2020)
Read more: Night Walk in South Beach Miami (2020)About the images… Art Deco, Palm Trees & Party People I had a bit of time to wander around at night in South Beach Miami and was fascinated by the city known for it’s sun. At night, all of the white washed architecture comes alive with color and shape as it becomes illuminated from a…
-
Austin, Texas (2020)
Read more: Austin, Texas (2020)BBQ and Sunshine in Texas Austin felt like a city growing in every direction with no end in sight. We had visited the city about 6 years ago and remembered it as a quirky place with just a few tall buildings and some good barbeque joints hidden in food trucks. The visit this year seemed like…
-
Boston – Oysters, Chinatown and a Lobsta Roll (2019)
Read more: Boston – Oysters, Chinatown and a Lobsta Roll (2019)We only had two nights in Boston and one was slated for an event, but Priscilla was determined to find some great seafood. The first stop on our trip was a hip seafood place called Select Oyster Bar, with lots of innovative side dishes, drinks, and a full selection of local oysters. I grew up…
-
Mammoth Cave National Park (2019)
Read more: Mammoth Cave National Park (2019)Venture into the Underworld Visiting caves sounds scary, stinky and unpleasant… but I would have to say the idea of going deep under the ground is much different from the actual experience. We have visited a number of caves and I have enjoyed each and every one of them! The air is crisply cool and fresh…
-
Phoenix Ancient City, China (2019)
Read more: Phoenix Ancient City, China (2019)About the images… I joined Priscilla’s family for a bus tour through some rural areas of China during the Chinese New Year season. This set is from the Phoenix Ancient Town where all of the buildings appear very old on the outside, but some are actually vacation condos on the inside. The views were from another time…
-
Singapore Gardens by the Bay Cloud Forest (2018)
Read more: Singapore Gardens by the Bay Cloud Forest (2018)About the images… Singapore’s ability to build futuristic and large scale modern structures continues to intrigue me every time I visit. These images are from the giant glass greenhouse featuring a plant covered mountain with a waterfall on one side and a suspended path that occasionally erupts to create create clouds inside. Let’s take a walk!
-
Walking in Singapore (2018)
Read more: Walking in Singapore (2018)About the images… Views around Singapore blend the ultra modern with hints of the old world. The modern elements lean towards sleek and metallic, while the historical bits shine with an amazing combination of vibrant colors. Let’s take a walk!
Tom's Notebook 