1 lb of thick sliced bacon 1 oz maple syrup (use the real stuff here folks or else you will have a corn syrup induced disaster) 1/2 oz chopped pecans (the kind used in baking cookies) Take a typical cookie … Continue reading
Now that the water is cooling off and the days are a bit shorter I am often why a person would want to visit Canyon Lake in the Fall and Winter. Here is my list in no particular order. 1) Take in a … Continue reading
The Hill Country is known for scenic drives, wineries, cool clean rivers, armadillos and live music. Spring is almost here and the warmer temperatures mean some great outdoor venues like Whitewater Amphitheater will be opening their doors soon. Of course the … Continue reading
“A nice place to visit…A great place to live.” First the stats… Drive time: 30 minutes Population: 3797 (2000 census) Famous Residents: Too numerous to name the plethora of famous artists and musicians that reside here. Hollywood Connection: Portions of … Continue reading
1 1/3 cups water 2/3 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise 4 large navel oranges 2 large grapefruits Combine the sugar, water and vanilla bean in a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring to a … Continue reading
“Gateway to the Central Texas Hill Country” First the stats… Drive time: 40 minutes (Blanco is located north of Canyon Lake on US281) Population: 1505 (2000 census) Famous Residents: Shelley Duvall Hollywood Connection: Scenes from the movie True Grit … Continue reading
It snowed. Not as much as predicted originally. Just enough to cancel school, causes accidents and write blog posts. Here is the B&B with a light dusting. Pictured in the foreground is a sled that my parents felt compelled to … Continue reading
Crust: 1 ½ cups flour ¼ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons butter 2 ounces cheddar cheese ½ cup half and half cream Filling: 5 eggs, beaten 1 ½ cups half and half cream 8 ounces cheddar cheese 1/8 teaspoon pepper ¼ … Continue reading
The Canyon Lake area received over an inch of rain since yesterday. We needed it badly. The lake had begun to recede ever so slowly and we were under a burn ban. Let’s hope for more precipitation before the arrival … Continue reading
Strawberries Romanoff 1/3 cup sour cream 1 tablespoons brandy 3 tablespoons brown sugar Combine the ingredients in a bowl and drizzle over fresh strawberries. Strawberries Romanoff Strawberries Romanoff is a fruit and cream dessert that is simple, yet elegant. It’s … Continue reading
