"It's the 2-4:30 shift. We're volunteering to pour beer at the Food and Wine Fest," Phil said. I'm always up for mingling in festive crowds and if food and wine pairings are involved, it is sure to be fun. The day was beautiful. Blue skies, even temperatures, and soft clouds. A perfect Texas fall day. We started off early, but by the time we waded through the crowds, we barely had time Continue Reading
BBQ in Texas Hill Country
Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend was another beautiful day in Texas Hill Country. About this time of year, things are really hopping in the country. We decided to head over to Pecan Grove Store for their BBQ and picker's circle. There is such an incredible nostalgia to Pecan Grove so a BBQ was perfect. It is like moving back into a time when things were much simpler--when a nickel got Continue Reading
Peaches and Cider in Texas Hill Country
Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend was all clear skies in a blue wash so we headed out in our quest for peaches and cider. We first hit Hye Cider Company in Hye, Texas, for some Hye Notes and some Hye Stylin'. Fun, eclectic, and some of the best cider--hands down--marked our time at Hye Cider Company. Cherry is fun and oh so! knowledgeable about her craft. Her best friend and sidekick is Continue Reading
Treasures Explored in Texas Hill Country
Trade Days in Texas Hill Country is a 'thing' for treasure hunters and adventurous souls. Friday was hot. The mercury was as high as the cacti were sharp. And that is unusual for this time of year, but it did not stop me from going to Trade Days. So I filled a water bottle and headed out to find treasure. The crowds are lighter on Fridays. Saturday and Sunday are usually hopping which Continue Reading
Lavender Adventures
Lavender evokes a million emotions. It is not just the senses of sight, smell, touch, and taste. Once you have experienced a warm day, the scent of blooming lavender floating on a soft breeze, and the gentle buzzzz of bees in their gathering, there is no forgetting its intimacy--the way it touches something at your very core. It is with that in mind that I headed over to the Lavender Continue Reading
