Reader Mail ~ Reader Recommendations
Trip to Beautiful
Thank you for including Ennis’ Bluebonnet Trails in April TH.
Enjoyed our day trip—so beautiful!
JANICE EAST,
TH Twitter Follower
Springs Eternal
I was utterly delighted to read Gene Fowler’s story about
San Pedro Springs Park [Speaking of Texas, April]. My grandmother and my father
told so many stories of the park, including buggy races down San Pedro hill into the park. I grew up visiting there, especially the library; my “intended” and I
courted there; and my children thoroughly enjoyed the pool and park and
attended the Montessori school overlooking the park. I visit every time I
return to San Antonio. Thank you for the good news about the restoration.
CATHERINE FOLEY
Taylor Lake Village
Panaderia Duo
We would certainly nominate Frisco Bakery in Plainview
[806/296-2611] for Charles Lohrmann’s and Lois Rodriguez’ lists of wonderful
Texas panaderias [TH Taste, April]. My husband first discovered the bakery in
1985, and we most recently enjoyed it in 2009. It retains the same charm of
long ago. Tray upon tray of galletas, fruit-filled empanadas, and delicious pan
dulce fill the displays. And the aroma … oh my. It’s almost as good as
Plainview’s own Spudnut Shop [now Spudnut’s Coffee and Bistro; 806/494-3493].
We’d hate to pick between the two in a taste competition.
ROSE ANN SPARKS
Lewisville TH Reader Recommendation
Lavender Up!
We went to Lavender Ridge Farms near Gainesville for the
2010 Lavender Festival. We enjoyed the cut-your-own lavender, antiques
vendors, and the café—I ordered the lavender-honey chicken salad with rosemary
green beans, lavender lemon-ade, and lavender cheesecake. Beautiful farm, great
food, and fresh lavender!
MR. AND MRS. RYAN GARRETT Weatherford
Lavender Ridge Farms is at 2391 CR 178, 940/665-6938;
www.lavenderridgefarms.com. The 2011 Lavender Festival will be May 28-30; you
can cut fresh lavender from the field usually through mid-July. There are other
pick-your-own flowers and vegetables in the summer. Hours: Fri-Sun 9-5 (café
opens 11-3). Gift shop and café open until mid-November.
From the March 2011 issue.
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