Fresh Texas Honey Lemonade
June 26, 2024What’s the buzz all about, Charlie Bee? You may have met Charlie Agar and his wife Kaye behind a table laden with local honey at the farmer’s market in New Braunfels. Charlie is the proverbially smiling, friendly face, supported by his sweet wife, behind the Charlie Bee brand of honey. … Read more
Germans in Texas; Texans in Germany
September 29, 2022Germans immigrated to Texas as early settlers, cementing a strong cultural presence. That’s why October + fest are words that go together like coffee and cream around here. But before you gear up to Prost! and chicken dance your dirndls off at Wurstfest, let’s deepen your Oktoberfest bona fides. Texicureans… Read more
Texas Trails: Diez y Seis de Septiembre & Texas: Celebrating Independence
August 30, 2022Think you know everything about Texas, Mexico, and our interwoven history? Maybe not. The holiday on September 16th isn’t simply for margaritas and street tacos. It is about independence; specially, independence from Spain. This month, we invite you to reach beyond typical tex-mex and into food with deep tradition and… Read more
Adventure Ready
July 24, 2022Texas is a plethora of adventures waiting to be explored. Rivers, lakes, hills, forests, and trails all await our discovery. Being physically ready to tackle a hike, navigate a river in a kayak or enjoy a day walking the beach, simply makes it more enjoyable. Below Jessi Oehler shares with… Read more
RV Kitchen Essentials
July 20, 2022Being prepared makes hitting the trail so much easier and faster. Whether you are a tent camper or RV’er, having a list of basic items assures you’ll be ready to take off for adventure! Megan Traeger shares her list of staples she keeps in her RV. If you are a… Read more
Texas French Legation
March 1, 2022Perched on a hill in east Austin, with a laser view of the State capitol, lies the adopted center of current French culture in Texas. The oldest documented home in the former “Waterloo” township, was built as the home and diplomatic outpost for the French charge d’affaires to the Republic… Read more
Fredericksburg Day Date
January 31, 2022Dooley’s 5, 10 & 25 Cent Store Children laughing and giving toys a squeeze, adults taking a relaxing stroll down aisles, and a time honored 50 year veteran employee asking, “can I help you?” are the sights and sounds of Dooleys 5, 10, and 25 Cent store. Owned by the… Read more
Texicureans’ Trails: Date Night
October 14, 2021It’s a great evening out to celebrate your relationship whether you are on a first date or have been married for 50+ years. Here’s the Thursday night recommendation only a few minutes’ drive that gives the feel of a true get away. The reason for Thursday is the iconic Cabernet… Read more
Austrian Apple Strudel
November 19, 2020What began as a Rotary exchange student/host family relationship has turned into an “adopted” mother/daughter love. Barbara and I have retained close contact, visiting each other for special occasions, and thus creating a close bond. Recently accepted into the University of Frieburg’s Doctoral Program, she also has raised an outstanding… Read more
A chance meeting that lead to love!
August 14, 2020It was a chance meeting that lead to love. HEB had an endcap display that caught my eye: “Voted Texas Best” Homemade Vanilla Wafers. So, into my cart they went – if they are voted Texas best, then they must be good, right? True confession – I opened the bag… Read more
Grandma was a bootlegger in Wink
August 3, 2020This slice of heaven recipe comes from a childhood neighbor in Austin. Diana and Doyle were high school sweethearts from Wink, Texas. I loved hearing about their life in this far west Texas oil boom town. What I loved even better was her walking over with this heavenly pie! It’s… Read more