With the return of spring, nothing is more enjoyable in Texas than being outdoors. Sunrises are warm and invigorating; sunsets become spectacular theater. Nature is reborn—abounding in the ...
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By Terry Thompson-Anderson and Russ KaneArt by Bambi Edlund
The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian-American tradition based on the Christmas Eve celebration of the Vigilia di Natale (the wait, ...
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By Russell Kane and Terry Thompson-Anderson
During the 2013 Hill Country Wine and Music Festival in Fredericksburg, author and Chef Terry Thompson-Anderson and wine writer Russell ...
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By Terry Thompson-Anderson
As the Texas wine industry continues to expand, the wines keep getting better and better. It seems that increased competition within the industry is, indeed, raising the ...
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By Amy CrowellPhotography by Holly Henderson
Foraging for wild edible plants is about a lot more than simply eating. It’s about getting to know a place and the plants and animals that cycle ...
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By Veronica MeewesPhotography by Whitney Arostegui
At my house, dinner parties have been known to take on a life of their own; a verbal whim between a couple of friends could quickly morph into ...
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By Paula AngersteinPhotography by Dustin Meyer
When planning the beverages for a party, the urge to go with wine and beer can be almost insurmountable—it’s easy to set out bottles, ...
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By Kristi WillisPhotography (above) Courtesy of Southern Outdoor Appeal
Extending the entertainment space of a home with an outdoor kitchen is a more affordable option for many than adding a room to ...
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By Kristi Willis Photography by Jenna Noel
It’s not unusual to be offered a wine pairing with a particular dish at a restaurant, and increasingly, servers are also suggesting a preferred ...
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By Mady KayePhotography by Aimee Wenske
The table is splendidly dressed: fine clothes, bone china, sterling flatware, sparkling glassware and an imposing vase of resplendent flowers—ready for ...
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