BRYANS on 290
The aroma of wood and smoke and grilled meat tickles my nose and teases my taste buds as we exit...
Fort McKavett
Fort McKavett I have loved Fort McKavett, ever since the first time I saw it twenty years ago. I love...
Independence, Texas
On the Road to Independence We stumble along toward the ghost town of Independence, Texas. I want to stop everywhere...
The Katy House B&B
The last thing I tell Michael before nodding off for the night is, “After eating and drinking for several hours...
The Laurel Tree Restaurant
Gypsy Caravan on the grounds of The Laurel Tree Restaurant in Utopia.
Port Aransas
Thanksgiving During the Time of Covid-19 Looking at Michael, the words slide out of my mouth, “Should we go to...
Old World Antieks
An Afternoon of Antiquing When my friend Vivian said she wanted to go antiquing, the first place I thought of...
Perissos Vineyards and Winery
Unlike many other wineries, Perissos Winery has devoted almost all available land to the vineyards, not to manicured grounds. I feel like I am back in Italy.
Gonzales Pioneer Village
This is the second time today we have pulled into an empty parking lot. Michael lets me know that the...
Belle Oaks Inn – Revisited
Belle Oaks Inn Michael sits in a rocking chair on the front porch of the Belle Oaks Inn—and rocks. Announcing...
About Me
Artist - Traveller - Foodie - Avid Hostess - Picnicker - Amateur Chef
Simply put, I love Texas. I have lived almost my entire life in this state. Born and raised in San Antonio, I spent the majority of my adult life in Fort Worth, in addition to ten years—on and off—sailing in and around the Gulf Coast on our 40’ Endeavor, Island Rose. For the past ten years, my husband and I have called Wimberley home—and if I love Texas—I adore the Texas Hill Country.
We have traveled extensively in this state--from deep East to far West, from North to South--and have probably been on more back roads and in more towns than anyone I have encountered. I AM a Texan—through and through!
I’m a foodie. I love to cook. I am a good judge of what is excellent, what is not. We will drive two-and-a-half hours for Saturday lunch; for the journey and the destination. I love picnics and trying out local wineries. Food and wine pairings draw me like a magnet. And music—all kinds. Concerts are on the menu at our house every year, be they concerts in a house, in a park, in a barn, in an auditorium or at a winery--we're there.
I paint. I cook. I entertain. I love back country roads and small towns—we own two convertibles so I can be sure that nothing bars the experience of just being there.
I finally decided it was time to share my love of this state and these hills with anyone who will listen or read, letting them in on on the famous, the infamous and the not so famous places that dot the countryside and cities. I'll share stories, experiences, and recipes.
Hopefully, you will come along for the ride, blaze your own trails and let me know if you are having fun. If you step out your door and take a chance, I know that you will!
