Dining

Alex Snodgrass Puts a Healthier Twist on Classic Texas Comfort Foods

Alex Snodgrass Puts a Healthier Twist on Classic Texas Comfort Foods

The path Alex Snodgrass traveled to become a New York Times bestselling cookbook author took her through Fort ... Read More »

How 3 Companies Are Putting Ranch Water in a Can

How 3 Companies Are Putting Ranch Water in a Can

It’s nearly impossible to escape spiked seltzers. Everyone from frat boys to their moms are devoted to brands like White Claw, Truly, and Bon & Viv, which offer low-calorie, fruity, and bubbly malt beverages in a can. It’s caused such a stir, that big beer companies like Natural Light, Corona, and Bud Light have released their own lines of spiked seltzer. Now three companies have given the trend a Texas twist with canned ranch water. Read More »

How a Catholic Priest Inspired Five German Heritage Festivals in Texas

How a Catholic Priest Inspired Five German Heritage Festivals in Texas

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New Braunfels’ Gelato Shop Zenzero Serves Traditional and Natural Treats

New Braunfels’ Gelato Shop Zenzero Serves Traditional and Natural Treats

When Peter Palmieri released his third medical thriller in early February, a small book launch party took ... Read More »

Forage for Rare and Pricey Chanterelle Mushrooms in East Texas

Forage for Rare and Pricey Chanterelle Mushrooms in East Texas

Deep in a remote East Texas forest, two outdoorsmen are on the hunt for golden chanterelles. “I think ... Read More »

Small-Town Business Spotlight: COVID-19 Inspired One DeSoto Restaurant Owner to Rebrand

Small-Town Business Spotlight: COVID-19 Inspired One DeSoto Restaurant Owner to Rebrand

For the Peaceful ThaiBinh owner ThaiBinh Ho, having a vegan restaurant was always his plan—but he didn’t want to compete with another vegan eatery located in the same plaza. But when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, the other restaurant scaled down and eliminated its vegan offerings. Ho saw an opportunity to fill the gap. Read More »

Recipe: Roasted Zucchini with Herbed Chèvre from Elm Creek Manor

Recipe: Roasted Zucchini with Herbed Chèvre from Elm Creek Manor

Master chef Marcia Scarbrough of Elm Creek Manor near Muenster in North Texas has been serving guests out of her ... Read More »

The Reward is Worth the Work at Elm Creek Manor in Muenster

The Reward is Worth the Work at Elm Creek Manor in Muenster

At Elm Creek Manor, an inn just outside the North Texas town of Muenster, guests have the opportunity to work ... Read More »

How the ‘Grape Man of Texas’ Saved the French Wine Industry

How the ‘Grape Man of Texas’ Saved the French Wine Industry

When leading tours of Blue Ostrich, a winery and vineyard near Saint Jo, winemaker Patrick Whitehead likes to ... Read More »

Late Summer Grape Stomping Has Become a Texas Tradition

Late Summer Grape Stomping Has Become a Texas Tradition

The farmland and clear skies in rural Bryan make for a serene and sunny late summer drive to Messina Hof ... Read More »

How to Make the Best Brisket at Home According to Hutchins BBQ

How to Make the Best Brisket at Home According to Hutchins BBQ

Although the temperatures outside might be nearly equal to those of a post oak-filled pit, summer is still the preferred time of year to hone the barbecue craft—the COVID-19 pandemic has only served as encouragement to give it a shot. Hutchins BBQ, a DFW staple since the 1990s, has simple tips for the home pit master. Read More »

Jonny Rhodes on Closing Indigo and His Plans for the Future

Jonny Rhodes on Closing Indigo and His Plans for the Future

In June 2020, Texas Highways profiled chef and restauranteur Jonny Rhodes of Indigo in Houston. Shortly after the story was published, Rhodes announced on Instagram he would close Indigo for good after one more year of service. For many fans and customers, the news came as shock. Read More »

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