Entertaining

by Anne Marie Hampshire • Photography by Jote Khalsa It’s the parched and muggy end of August in Austin—mid- to upper-90s most days (not counting

by Les McGehee • Photography by Melanie Grizzel Along the railroad stops of long ago, you’d often find a café nestled near the tracks. A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,