By Kate PaynePhotography by Jo Ann Santangelo
It’s not news that pickled fruits make great snacks. But it turns out that the leftover syrup in the jar makes a fabulous beverage, for both the ...
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by Lisa Masé
In Italy, the term aperitivo signals much more than simply happy hour. It means the marriage of colorful cocktails and artful appetizers, where, every afternoon, Italians gather at a ...
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Because of Austin’s extra-sultry climate, master roaster Mike McKim of Cuvée Coffee has always known that if coffeehouses want to keep the lights on during the summer, they need to ...
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By Lucinda HutsonPhotography by John Pozdro as appears in ¡Viva Tequila!
My affinity for tequila seems to be a natural one, a legacy from growing up in the border town of El Paso. In the late ...
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By David AlanPhotography by Aimee Wenske
Excerpted from Tipsy Texan: Spirits and Cocktails from the Lone Star State by David Alan (Andrews McMeel Publishing, June 11, 2013)
The mixing of drinks ...
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By Kristi WillisGraphic by Jenna Noel
Belly up to a bar around the state and you’re likely to be greeted with a lengthy list of offerings from Texas wineries, breweries and distilleries. The ...
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By Elif SelviliPhotography by Kate LeSueur
The word “coffee” entered the English language through a circuitous phonetic route by way of the Dutch word koffie, derived from the Italian ...
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By Kelly YandellPhotography by Jo Ann Santangelo
In an increasingly competitive and corporate-driven milk world, some Texas farmers are turning to the hardy, versatile goat for their dairy ...
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By Lucinda Hutson
It just didn’t seem like Christmas. For reasons unfathomable to my youngest sister and me, a dark cloud hung over our family and the mood was not merry. Always fearless ...
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By Amy Crowell
When it comes to caffeine, I prefer coffee for my fix. I’m addicted to everything about it, from the smell of fresh-ground beans and the taste, to the ritual of making it and ...
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