Arriving in Texas in the mid 1840s, German farmers became the first settlers of what is now known as Gruene, Texas. Ernst Gruene, a German immigrant, and his bride Antoinette, had reached the newly established city of New Braunfels in 1845, but acreage was scarce. Thus, Ernst […]
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Dana Cooper at the Roddy Tree Ranch Saturday
Nashville singer songwriter Dana Cooper will be spinning songs and and tales at the Roddy Tree Ranch this Saturday. A long-time Texas favorite for decades, Cooper is acknowledged as one of the best song writers to come out of Texas. Showtime 9pm. Gates open at 6pm. Food, beer and wine available.
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It is the second issue of the Heart Beat of the Texas Hill Country magazine and time to look toward springtime recipes. I am curious to know if anyone tried any of the recipes in the Winter 2013 magazine: the chicken barley chili, quick and easy fruit salad or Julie’s polish sausage. You can let […]
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When the Spring sunlight is calling you to get out and do something different, listen! Or, if the gloomy skies whisper, get out of the house amongst the mist, and listen! Typically, when a day-trip is planned, it eventually involves and revolves around eating; I don’t know about everyone, but it’s usually the first thing […]
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As they are passed among family and friends, the sharing of recipes is a treasured tradition. It is easy today to go on the internet to find a recipe and read its reviews, but there is something special about pulling out that recipe with the name on it of who gave it to you. Several […]
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