The new-year started off with a bang at the Maude Cobb Convention & Activity Center in Longview, Texas this past Saturday evening. With the sweet sounds of live big band music, young and young at heart from all over East Texas gathered together to celebrate the art of dance. The very talented Longview Dance Youth [...]

Texas spirits are a great addition to your holiday bar or your gift list. Many of us have friends or family that we like to give a taste of Texas, but it can be hard to find a Texas gift that doesn’t feature bluebonnets or Texas flags. Choosing a Texas-made product that isn’t necessarily Texas-themed [...]

By Ursula Morris The Morris Mansion, Bastrop, Texas Bastrop has been in the hearts and minds of Texans over the last few months. Despite the devastating damage of the wildfires around Bastrop, the community still thrives. If you visit the historic streets of this small Texas town, you’ll come across the Morris Mansion. Owners Ursula [...]

At Water 2 Wine you can enjoy a wine tasting with friends or make a batch of your very own wine, complete with custom labels. Let your taste buds travel the world with a wine sampling. Water 2 Wine has a wide selection to choose from. Water 2 Wine is a great venue for parties. Get [...]

Find casual Texas cuisine at the Cypress Creek Café in Wimberley any day of the week. Try the Texas Pasta with sautéed sausage, chicken, and shrimp tossed in a spicy cilantro cream sauce, served over penne pasta. Plan to eat here on the weekend when every meal is served up with a side of live [...]

Satisfy your sweet tooth at the Gruene Flour Cupcakery in Gruene Lake Village. The charming bakery features a variety of cupcake flavors every day, including favorites like vanilla, chocolate, and red velvet. Mini cupcakes are available for the little ones and for those with a light appetite. Owners Jamie Cantu, Kim French, and Jennifer Martin [...]

Weekend Snacking—Go TEXAN Style Recipe and Photography by Natalie Lacy Lange Try this subtly spicy Texas snack the next time you curl up with a good book or have a family movie night. 2 tablespoons Texas Olive Ranch Rattlesnake Chipotle & Pepper Olive Oil 1/2  cup of high quality popcorn kernels salt to taste Add [...]

- Photography by Natalie Lacy Lange – Cure your sweet tooth with a little Bliss. Based in Houston, Bliss Candy Company specializes in handmade toffee using four simple ingredients: butter, sugar, almonds, and chocolate. Cynthia and Sammy Timpa started the company in 2006, after years of practicing, perfecting, and eventually improving a toffee recipe passed [...]

Hudson’s on the Bend: Texas Hill Country Cuisine Photography and Text by Natalie Lacy Lange Chef and owner of Hudson’s on the Bend, Jeffrey Blank is a longtime champion of local cuisine. Since he opened the restaurant in 1984, he has been passionate about serving bold Hill Country flavors using the best ingredients. “The difference [...]

Summer is here, kids are running free and families and friends are looking for excuses to gather for outdoor grilling and games. An easy griller idea? Jalapeno Poppers. Cut off tops of peppers, scoop out seeds, fill with cream cheese, wrap in bacon. Grill 15 minutes. Make an easy dinner using pre-seasoned pork loin, fresh cut peaches [...]