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The Central Texas peach crop is abundant this year despite enduring early and late freezes, heavy rain and recent strong storms.
According to the Hill Country Fruit Council, the 2019 peach crop is very strong. Several stands have the white-fleshed peach in now. Varieties are a week or two earlier than normal, as the first Freestone, Harvester, began ripening the first week of June.
According to experts, most of the Hill Country fruit is ripening, and it’s a bumper crop, according to are ...
On a warm, windy day in October, I arrived at the home of Jerome and RoShell Heiner in the small community of Blumenthal, Texas, located between Stonewall and Fredericksburg.
My mission: to learn about propagating and growing sweet potatoes in the Hill Country.
Jerome and RoShell, along with their sons, and later, daughters-in-law and grandkids, have been growing and selling sweet potatoes throughout the area for more than 40 years.
When their youngest son Randy was born, the now-family ...
From club lambs and grain fields, the Jason and Kelli Jacoby farm and ranch operation has expanded with four grown sons and families who’ve extended their reach from McCulloch County into the capital city of Austin.
Along the way, they’ve added cow/calves, a feed and seed store, café, mill, rail yard and land services.
You’ve heard it all your life — They say, “Money doesn’t grow on trees!” Well . . . I don’t know who “they” are, but I’ll let you in on a little secret. They’re wrong! Pecans here in Central Texas have been enriching humanity for a very long time — longer than recorded history.
Yes -- our native nut trees have fed the locals for many millennia.
Ahh, summer is upon us again. Aromas of sunscreen, swimming pool chlorine and ocean breezes bring a certain calmness that is difficult to explain. Summer is my favorite season and the warmth is ultimately healing, not just for the body but for the soul. When it comes to Texas wine most are seeking something cold, no doubt refreshing.
While many serious sippers may associate the Texas Hill Country, due in part to a heavy infusion of Old World Germanic influence, with the joyful creation and consumption of heady beers and full-bodied wines, thanks to an innovative couple in Comfort, new libations are now steaming things up and, the thirsty are truly thrilled!
“Valentine’s Day is sort of our Super Bowl!” said Matt Garcia, Retail Manager and Social Media Director for Hey Cupcake!, noting that February is one of their busiest months of the year. You might win your Valentine’s heart with a gourmet LuvPack – special chocolate cupcakes with luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting, all dressed up extra-fancy for their big day.
“We’ve had wonderful love stories as a part of the Hey Cupcake!
Sometimes you’ll find the sweetest things in unexpected places: a chocolatier in San Angelo, TX is making exquisite-tasting candies which rival famous name brands. And James Crowder is no ordinary, run-of-the-mill shopkeeper. Along with the talent and training to produce his delectables, he excels at marketing and design.
Crowder’s brand is: Chocolate ...
The 2017 vintage proved to be absolutely stellar for Texas wine. A fortunate lack of late spring frosts, minimal vineyard damage from hail, and a moderate winter proved to make for near perfect growing conditions. Everyone in the wine industry from around the state seems to agree it was a banner year for Texas wine.
Summer made its mark for the year and Texans are happily embracing the cooler temperatures. The upcoming holiday season is within reach, which brings to mind cozy sweaters and close family and friends. For many this means enjoying a moderate fall/ winter in the Texas Hill Country, all while taking in the seasonal delights the region has to offer.
