
Recently, some friends and I decided to get together in the Texas Hill Country for some girl time. Of course shopping was in the forecast, so we drove to Wimberley where they have wonderful little boutiques and antique shops located
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Texan’s love Mexican food, and here in the Austin-Hill Country area we have lots to choose from. Gourmet food trailers are popular in Austin and there are more than a few that specialize in tacos. So to have a little
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The Texas Hill Country is absolutely beautiful this time of year. The bluebonnets are gone, but the striking red Indian blankets and yellow coreopsis have taken their place covering the hillsides. We drove out to Fredericksburg late on Saturday afternoon,
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This past weekend Meghan, Lori and I headed to Gruene (pronounced Green) in the Texas Hill Country. Over the years many people had told me of the wonderful little historic town, and since it was Market Days, I thought it
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Looking for a special place to celebrate or just enjoy a great meal? Look no further than The Fredericksburg Herb Farm Restaurant. My family and I visited the Herb Farm for brunch one afternoon after hearing about the restaurant from
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All these little hotspots within walking distance along S. Congress are part of what makes Austin unique. There’s so much about Austin to love, and I’m just happy it’s part of the great Texas Hill
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There’s nothing tastier than true Texas BBQ, so when Texans in the Hill Country get a craving for some of the state’s best, they head on over to The Salt Lick. The Salt Lick has been around for a long
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Friday was a beautiful day for a hill country drive, so Joe took off work early and the family headed to Fredericksburg. It was late in the day when we arrived, probably around 3:00. We parked on the
Continue reading Rather Sweet Bakery, The Fredericksburg Brewery, Altdorf Restaurant-Fredericksburg

On one of my many visits to Fredericksburg, a shop owner said, “Oh! Try the burgers down at Alamo Springs Café.” Having just eaten, we reluctantly had to decline. The next week, as I was in line at the grocery
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It never fails. When I tell people I’m from Marble Falls, they inevitably ask “Oh! Do you know The Blue Bonnet?” Of course they are referring to The Blue Bonnet Café which serves up the most down-home breakfasts, the most
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