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Bites and Blooms: Picnic-Ready Recipes for Spring Adventures!

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There’s no better way to celebrate spring than with a picnic surrounded by fresh blooms and wildflowers. Whether you’re heading to the park, a trail, or just your backyard, these easy, picnic-perfect recipes are made for enjoying outdoors. From savory chicken bacon ranch sandwich rolls and fresh pasta salad to sweet raspberry crumb bars and […]

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Savoring the Texas Hill Country: A Road Trip for Food Lovers

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The Texas Hill Country isn’t just a feast for the eyes … it’s a paradise for food lovers, too. Winding through rolling hills, charming small towns, and sprawling vineyards, this road trip is all about discovering the best bites the region has to offer. Whether you’re craving farm-fresh comfort food, authentic German flavors, or award-winning […]

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The Wines We Tasted for Texas Wine Month

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October is not only one of the most beautiful months of the year in Texas–it’s also Texas Wine Month!  We spent the week in the Fredericksburg area to visit a handful of some of the newer wineries we hadn’t been too.  We were seeking producers whose grapes are all or predominantly grown in Texas.  For […]

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S5E11 – Chasing the American Dream at Blue Corn Harvest

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We meet two lifelong friends who risked everything as teenagers to chase the American dream. Every dish at Blue Corn Harvest in Georgetown is made with fresh local produce, plus the can’t-miss crispy Pork Enchiladas are some of the BEST I’ve ever had. IT’S SHOWTIME San Antonio – WOAI, NBC 6p Sat Austin – KEYE, CBS […]

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Festive Flower Glassware from Las Finezas

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Fine gifts like you cannot believe from Las Finezas, right around the corner in Boerne. Find something amazing for you, or do any last-minute gift shopping for others – there’s always something beautiful and decorative to be discovered!

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The Boerne Wine Co.’s Delightful Decanter & More!

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The Bourne Wine Company, in my opinion, is the best place in the area for wines you won’t find just anywhere. Located off of Main Street in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, the inviting ambiance and selection of sourced vinos is truly unparalleled!

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Local tastes better at Brannon’s Café

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The Westin La Cantera Resort is simply beautiful this time of year! I invite you to kick back, relax and preview some of the new “Texas-driven” menu items that Chef John Armstrong IV and his team at Brannon’s Café have put together:

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Looney Tunes™ Breakfast at Francesca’s!

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The Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort’s premiere restaurant Francesca’s at Sunset has just announced a new expansion to its dining menu- a Looney Tunes™ character breakfast!

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Top tier selection at the Boerne Wine Co.

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Boerne Wine Co. is your ticket to one of the most exotic collections of wine I’ve ever come across! Over 400 different bottles that range in price from $60 to $2500 are available in their fine wine room. I was introduced to three more this past time I stopped in.

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Elevate your entertainment with Las Finezas

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Unique lines and all kinds of elegance is what you’ll find at Las Finezas. It’s a beautiful Hill Country store that boasts something special for everyone- including yourself! One of a kind “collector” items adorn every wall.

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Chock Full of Chocolate in the Hill Country

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Epicure Gourmet Market is the epicenter for high end chocolate that you can’t get anywhere else! There are a world of delightful choices and that’s because these chocolates come from all over the globe.

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Living the high life at Boerne Wine Company

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We hear about food and wine pairings all the time, but have you ever heard of a wine and cigar pairing? You have now! It’s the perfect combination to tackle those chilly, Hill Country evenings…

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The ‘Goodtaste’ of Texas wines at Steinheimer’s Lounge

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Newly remodeled and more gorgeous than ever before, Steinheimer’s Lounge at the Westin La Cantera resort is the place to be for sampling all varieties of Texas wine – literally!

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‘Taste it’ through the Grapevine

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Historic Gruene, TX truly embodies the small-town Texan spirit: scenic views, incredible food and live music 7 nights a week! And don’t think that the Grapevine Texas Wine Bar is out to prove anything different…

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Ceviche after sunset

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Francesca’s at Sunset is exactly where you want to be once dusk settles in. A wonderfully vibrant atmosphere and spectacular views put this fine dining establishment (housed at the Westin La Cantera resort) on the A-list!

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