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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
The Lazy T B and B, Fredericksburg, Texas: Texas Hill Country | Texas | Wine Country Travel |...
The Lazy T B and B, Fredericksburg, Texas: Texas Hill Country | Texas | Wine Country Travel |...: "Texas Hill Country | Texas | Wine Country Travel | Dining and Travel | Wine Spectator This is a great opinion article about the wine countr..."
Texas Hill Country | Texas | Wine Country Travel | Dining and Travel | Wine Spectator
Texas Hill Country | Texas | Wine Country Travel | Dining and Travel | Wine Spectator
This is a great opinion article about the wine country surrounding Fredericksburg. I think it is spot on about the moving to more upscale restaurants and wine lists. Sorry they obviously didn't visit the Cabernet Grill where the food is superb and the wine list is very good. Also, they have a very well educated wait staff. Wait staff can be a bit of a problem in FBG as the unemployment rate is extremely low, usually around 3-3.5%. They were all the way up to 4.5% the first of this year. Above all it was great to see the exposure of Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country in another national magazine. The founders of Fredericksburg have allowed the growth, even though it is heavily managed growth. There is great opportunity for the continued growth and keeping that small town feel.
This is a great opinion article about the wine country surrounding Fredericksburg. I think it is spot on about the moving to more upscale restaurants and wine lists. Sorry they obviously didn't visit the Cabernet Grill where the food is superb and the wine list is very good. Also, they have a very well educated wait staff. Wait staff can be a bit of a problem in FBG as the unemployment rate is extremely low, usually around 3-3.5%. They were all the way up to 4.5% the first of this year. Above all it was great to see the exposure of Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country in another national magazine. The founders of Fredericksburg have allowed the growth, even though it is heavily managed growth. There is great opportunity for the continued growth and keeping that small town feel.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Texas Hill Country Wineries - Texas Wine Trail - Events Calendar
Texas Hill Country Wineries - Texas Wine Trail - Events Calendar
All you need to know to make your October plans. Sooo many great events in the Texas Hill Country, the Texas Wine Trail, and Fredericksburg, TX, especially. This link will take you to all the special information that you need. It has been a spectacular year for wild flowers, peaches, and wine in the hill country. God blessed us with plenty of rain at the right time but now August is looking to be the hottest since 1957 in the Austin area. Glad we are at 2,000 feet.
Breakfast this morning included the peaches, apples, organic cherry tomatoes and basil I found at the Farmer's Market yesterday at Marketplatz. The weather was spectacular, however, there were fewer vendors. Those present told me it was the back to school week and the 122nd Gillespie Country Fair that kept them busy this week. Our Lazy T guests enjoyed their coffee this morning outside after one taking his 3 mile walk and one on a photo-walk. The ladies chose to sit after breakfast in the screen house in the rocking chairs. The 22 year old son chose to go back to bed....ah, the pleasure of youth. After everyone shopped downtown they were off to the scene of the wedding tomorrow. Five sisters, one Dad and one Mom, what a blessing. Three sisters and the parents from California, one sister from here, the bride from here, and one best friend from Brian/College Station. It is just one big three day celebration. I will be going to the wedding tomorrow afternoon (they all insisted) and hope to share some pictures with you. The bride and groom are 13 miles further west into the Hill Country from the Lazy T. Just more beautiful scenery on the way, many low water crossings with flood level indicators on the side. I keep having to remind the guests to watch for deer on the way home. The soon to be newlyweds have built THE party barn. I want to build it to be my house! I will keep you posted. Just one more beautiful weekend at the Lazy T.
All you need to know to make your October plans. Sooo many great events in the Texas Hill Country, the Texas Wine Trail, and Fredericksburg, TX, especially. This link will take you to all the special information that you need. It has been a spectacular year for wild flowers, peaches, and wine in the hill country. God blessed us with plenty of rain at the right time but now August is looking to be the hottest since 1957 in the Austin area. Glad we are at 2,000 feet.
Breakfast this morning included the peaches, apples, organic cherry tomatoes and basil I found at the Farmer's Market yesterday at Marketplatz. The weather was spectacular, however, there were fewer vendors. Those present told me it was the back to school week and the 122nd Gillespie Country Fair that kept them busy this week. Our Lazy T guests enjoyed their coffee this morning outside after one taking his 3 mile walk and one on a photo-walk. The ladies chose to sit after breakfast in the screen house in the rocking chairs. The 22 year old son chose to go back to bed....ah, the pleasure of youth. After everyone shopped downtown they were off to the scene of the wedding tomorrow. Five sisters, one Dad and one Mom, what a blessing. Three sisters and the parents from California, one sister from here, the bride from here, and one best friend from Brian/College Station. It is just one big three day celebration. I will be going to the wedding tomorrow afternoon (they all insisted) and hope to share some pictures with you. The bride and groom are 13 miles further west into the Hill Country from the Lazy T. Just more beautiful scenery on the way, many low water crossings with flood level indicators on the side. I keep having to remind the guests to watch for deer on the way home. The soon to be newlyweds have built THE party barn. I want to build it to be my house! I will keep you posted. Just one more beautiful weekend at the Lazy T.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Gillespie County Fair Festivals Association Fredericksburg TX
Gillespie County Fair Festivals Association Fredericksburg TX
122nd Annual Fair, Texas' oldest continuing fair and there's horse racing, too!
122nd Annual Fair, Texas' oldest continuing fair and there's horse racing, too!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Becker Vineyards - Texas Hill Country - Lavender Haus Reception Hall - Calendar
Becker Vineyards - Texas Hill Country - Lavender Haus Reception Hall - Calendar
Come stomp some grapes....and enter the Lucy Grape Stomping Costume Contest. Fun for everyone over the next two weekends.
Come stomp some grapes....and enter the Lucy Grape Stomping Costume Contest. Fun for everyone over the next two weekends.
Witness: Katrina | National Geographic Channel
Witness: Katrina | National Geographic Channel
This is going to be an amazing show. Check it out tonight at 8pm on the National Geographic Channel. I saw some of it on the news this morning. The video is all done by people who stayed behind. The producer then put it together in this 2 hour show. Come back and let me know what you think.
This is going to be an amazing show. Check it out tonight at 8pm on the National Geographic Channel. I saw some of it on the news this morning. The video is all done by people who stayed behind. The producer then put it together in this 2 hour show. Come back and let me know what you think.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
The Simple Skillet
The Simple Skillet
Hey, everyone, this is a great site. They have meal plans for every possible need--budget, kids, diabetic, family, low-carb, vegetarian, etc. Quick relief for "what's for supper tonight?" Post your favorite recipes here and we could have a contest for favorite entry voted on by all. Check back soon for details.
Hey, everyone, this is a great site. They have meal plans for every possible need--budget, kids, diabetic, family, low-carb, vegetarian, etc. Quick relief for "what's for supper tonight?" Post your favorite recipes here and we could have a contest for favorite entry voted on by all. Check back soon for details.
Albert Texas
Albert Texas
Lot's of fun events happening in Albert Dance Hall. Just about 30 minutes from the Lazy T. Scoot those boots now.
Lot's of fun events happening in Albert Dance Hall. Just about 30 minutes from the Lazy T. Scoot those boots now.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Calabria from Scratch
Calabria from Scratch
Oh, quick late Sunday evening, while I am watching the golf playoff, yum, yum, yum, this is an incredible blog! Go now!!!!
Oh, quick late Sunday evening, while I am watching the golf playoff, yum, yum, yum, this is an incredible blog! Go now!!!!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Texas Daily Harvest - LocalHarvest
Texas Daily Harvest - LocalHarvest
Really cool bunch of information for you to spend some time on this weekend. Great website with recipes included. You can also buy his organic seeds! I know I will take some time on this. My ultimate goal is to have a garden at the Lazy T and use our home grown produce in our breakfast menus and evening appetizers. Of course this not only entails having a garden, but it must be High Fenced to survive!!! That little extra slows me down some. Hopefully over this Fall I will accomplish this task. We are always looking for ways to improve your experience at the Lazy T, and I think this is a great one.
Really cool bunch of information for you to spend some time on this weekend. Great website with recipes included. You can also buy his organic seeds! I know I will take some time on this. My ultimate goal is to have a garden at the Lazy T and use our home grown produce in our breakfast menus and evening appetizers. Of course this not only entails having a garden, but it must be High Fenced to survive!!! That little extra slows me down some. Hopefully over this Fall I will accomplish this task. We are always looking for ways to improve your experience at the Lazy T, and I think this is a great one.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Pantry: French Essentials : How to : Cooking Channel
Pantry: French Essentials : How to : Cooking Channel
Wonderful bits of information. Most of you have these things and didn't even realize you were stocking a French pantry. Cooking French scares a lot of people unnecessarily. Feel free to experiment and share with me what you tried. Please post for me your favorite french recipe and I will give it a try. Jacques Pepin and Julia were some of my favorite shows and recipes. I have their book at home so I will pick from there and find a new favorite I am sure. Today's chef is a lot for adventurous than in my earlier cooking days. Of course you must cook as Julia did--with wine! One shot for the pot and one for the chef! Bonjour!
Wonderful bits of information. Most of you have these things and didn't even realize you were stocking a French pantry. Cooking French scares a lot of people unnecessarily. Feel free to experiment and share with me what you tried. Please post for me your favorite french recipe and I will give it a try. Jacques Pepin and Julia were some of my favorite shows and recipes. I have their book at home so I will pick from there and find a new favorite I am sure. Today's chef is a lot for adventurous than in my earlier cooking days. Of course you must cook as Julia did--with wine! One shot for the pot and one for the chef! Bonjour!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Tish Boyle Sweet Dreams
Tish Boyle Sweet Dreams
New awesome blog I found. Cheesecake Peach Tart.....need I say any more than that!!! Use up those Gillespie County or local peaches on this one for sure. Anyone who makes this tell me how it was.....mmmm, mmmmm, mmmmm.
New awesome blog I found. Cheesecake Peach Tart.....need I say any more than that!!! Use up those Gillespie County or local peaches on this one for sure. Anyone who makes this tell me how it was.....mmmm, mmmmm, mmmmm.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Popular Stonehenge reproduction in Texas Hill Country to be moved | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Texas Regional News
Popular Stonehenge reproduction in Texas Hill Country to be moved | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Texas Regional News
AWWW. I have had several guest stay at the Lazy T who went to see this. I never did see it in its' original location. Now I wish I had. Guess I had better get to work on that bucket list. You should, too. What's on yours?
AWWW. I have had several guest stay at the Lazy T who went to see this. I never did see it in its' original location. Now I wish I had. Guess I had better get to work on that bucket list. You should, too. What's on yours?
Take Me Back To The Fifties
Take Me Back To The Fifties
This was fun. Some of you will get it and some of you won't. Great synopsis of my first 10 years of my life. But the memories never die.
This was fun. Some of you will get it and some of you won't. Great synopsis of my first 10 years of my life. But the memories never die.
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