Smear on that face paint, slide the grill into the back of your car and get out those folding chairs because it’s tailgating season, folks! If you’re like me and opt for wine for your pregame (but don’t want to deal with the breakable glass), check out these wine alternatives with tailgate-friendly packaging picked out by my friend Jamie at the H-E-B Montrose Market.
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Step Outside the Box with these Unique Summer Wines
Summer seems to be getting longer and hotter but I have found some unique wines to break the monotony of these sweltering days. My H-E-B wine haul has some new and interesting flavors that are ideal for enjoying in this Texas heat.
Redefining Traditions at Hudson’s Hill Country
Traditions are always open to reinterpretation and redefining. Iconic fixtures in the Austin food scene, such as over 30-year-old Hudson’s Hill Country, are welcoming these innovations with open arms!
Cool New Cocktails for June
Even though it’s not summer quite yet, the weather lately would have us believe otherwise! We’re already reaching for those cool, fruity cocktails reserved for porch drinking and pool sipping!
Sip Rosé All Day in April
I don’t know about you, but lately, everything feels as if the tune of “La Vie en Rose” were playing everywhere. Maybe that’s because the new Rosé vintages are being released!
My Wine Finds: “Out of the Box” Wine Finds
Thinking about what wine to serve? I have a few out-of-the-box ideas including a new Riesling and Rosé, designed to make you think twice about what wines to put on your table!
The Hunt for Red September!
Cooler weather IS on the way! Fall will be here soon enough and we found some awesome red wines for the seasonal switch ahead of schedule at H-E-B!
Rosés from ‘Round the World!
You know the motto: rosé all day with my friends at Houston Life! Here are half a dozen finds representing four countries, and they’re all at your local H-E-B for under $20!
Mr. Natural has a Knack for the Good Stuff!
For vegans, vegetarians and even those going ‘gluten free,’ finding foods that fit your dietary needs can be challenging, but not impossible! Enter Mr. Natural, a specialty Austin bakery that’s been open since 1988…
Sweets to Spoil Mom!
With the holiday weekend fast approaching, we have all you need to pamper Mom right here. In addition to our rec’s for where to dine on Mother’s Day, I’ve hand picked a few fun treats to spoil her rotten!
Take Mom to Mama’s!
What does Mom really want for Mother’s Day? To feel comfortable — with family and loved ones close of course! A place I’ve shared A LOT of memories with my family over the years has 40+ years of service in San Antonio.
Mother’s Day Wines She’ll Adore!
Seasonal wine selections for Mother’s Day and beyond from Wine Manager Will Bliss at the Westlake H-E-B in Austin! The perfect bottle for Mom won’t cost you a fortune either…
A Big ‘Hooray’ for Rosé!
Springtime is when the new varietals are released, however, I like a refreshing rosé year-round. They pair beautifully with just about anything and they’re a great value buy — especially from my friends at H-E-B.
Park It at Red’s Porch!
It’s that ‘in between time’ of year when it’s not too hot, and it’s definitely not cold anymore. Yep, porch weather has officially taken hold here in Austin! We found the perfect place to soak it all up at Red’s Porch on S. Lamar…
Festive Fiesta Wines are In!
Even more fun new wine selections for springtime from H-E-B! We’re talking a red hot rosé, a bold pinot noir and one smoky cabernet from one of my favorite spots for cabs in the US…