Happy Valentines Day.  February in Texas is an interesting experience.  My cousin was visiting from Ft. Worth and we were joking about the 'Three Outfit' rule.  You know the drill...cold weather threads in the morning (layers) that can be removed and then replaced throughout the day as the temperature forms its bell curve.  This raises some concerns and unexpected bounties in this strange and changing climate.  Spring will probably bring lots of insects but along with the barrage of bugs we can expect a nice, long growing season.  Hopefully the rains will come and saturate the ground which will then feed the rivers and such providing thirsty foliage with much needed liquid.  This weekend my girlfriend and I are going to Austin to recharge our batteries and visit some great friends.  Of course we will be at the Downtown Austin Farmers Market Saturday morning to see what treats they have in store.  Usually I end up with bags of fresh breads, eggs (goose and duck) and random veggies that are in season.  Currently the Brussels sprouts are gorgeous and delicious and the root veggies are hitting right now.  Carrots are plentiful and rich this year and the dairy farmers' products have been really tasty as well.  In tow to Austin will be two dry marinated Boston Butts (top of the pork shoulder) that will be smoked on a friends' barrel smoker.  I will feel a bit naked without my BigGreenEgg but will manage somehow. : )