Salt Cedar

I took this of a salt cedar bush. They taste salty, and are non-native and very invasive. They will suck all the water out of the area. A single one can absorb up to 200 gallons a day of water and are not desirable habitat for animals and birds. Best to get rid of these guys...

Nuckleweed

I found my self alone for the whole day today! I rarely have a free day, so I called my sister and we decided to drive up Laborcita Canyon. Up past Burro Flats we encountered a sign that intrigued us.

A bit further we saw the second sign. On a whim we stopped and discovered a great new little place! They had just opened last weekend. Luckily for us we had not had breakfast. It is VERY off the beaten path. They explained that they opened to serve the canyon residents and were going to put in a small store also. We were treated to gourmet coffee ( a rare find indeed in these parts) and a plate of fresh fruit while we examined the menu. After deciding upon a veggie omelet and biscuits with gravy, we took a look around..

What strikes you first in the small mobile home turned restaurant is the amazing tables!

(see Jennifer at one) The owner told us that they had discovered them in a shop in Hondo. The man made them from teak trees that had been blown over from the Tsunami in Indonesia. They are beautiful thick slices of a rich red. The staff was wonderful and while were there, the small dining area was full. The owners told us that it was their second weekend open and they had not advertized yet . Word is echoing down the canyon and more people came in for lunch. They grilled the burgers out on the porch and it smelled wonderful. It was fun to discover and we will definitely be back!