We are all familiar with the saying “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. I have a new one for you. “When you grow up on a wheat farm, make bread”. The other morning I had the privilege of joining Hollie Schaub, the founder of our local gem, Fed by Bread, in her commercial kitchen […]
Howdy, Y’all. This coming weekend is the world famous Ranch Hand Breakfast at King Ranch in Kingsville, Texas. If the Ranch Hand Breakfast is not already on your BLAST (Bucket List Around South Texas) it definitely should be. Mosey out to Kingsville for this “hearty and authentic” cowboy breakfast. It’s a fun way to spend […]
Friends of South Texas….help us find great margaritas. I am a self-confessed margarita snob. I’m an absolute purest at heart–I’m looking for a margarita with fresh lime juice, tequila, agave, possibly an orange liquor maybe some other fresh citrus juice but you get my drift. A mix of any sort has no place. The problem […]
Names can sometimes say a lot about a person. In this case, I think a name can say a lot about an event. Surftoberfest is a really fun name so it should be no surprise that it is a really fun event. Surftoberfest, (which is kind of a smash up of Surfing and Oktoberfest) is […]
We at Hacienda know good stuff. We at Hacienda want a Trader Joe’s in Corpus Christi. Help us in this endeavor by going to Facebook and searching for Corpus Christi Wants a Trader Joe’s and pressing Like. Or just click here. Much appreciated.
Summertime in South Texas lasts half of the year (and seems to be getting longer) and my summer finds me drinking lots of chilled vino and far away from a hot kitchen. I discovered this recipe from my favorite mag Garden & Gun, and have made it a few times since. It’s the perfect melange […]
The other night I found myself in downtown Corpus Christi around dinnertime. I’ve never tried Bella Luna so I decided to give it a go. The staff was friendly, the service was fast and the food was great. By far though, the star of the show were their truffle fries. The second I read the […]
Sicilian chef Francesco Inguaggiato and wife Susan have created the most charming Trattoria serving authentic Italian cuisine, and if you have not been lately you must go. Bellino Restaurante Italiano underwent a complete renovation a year ago, and the atmosphere and friendly staff are both darling and inviting, cozy to say the least. Chef ventures […]
The second I laid my eyes on Gates Donuts Shop I knew their donuts would be fantastic and I was right. Over the years I’ve wondered about the history and longevity of the business so rather than continue to wonder, I called up the owner, grabbed my camera and hung out at the shop early […]
If you’ve driven through Beeville, Texas in the last 36 years you’ve more than likely seen Elder’s Country Market, casually located at the intersection of Washington and Saint Mary’s Street. John Elder is the original Elder behind the store and he took over ownership in 1961 after a life-long experience in the grocery and butcher business. Mr. […]
Her Carbs Do Good
A Coastal Christmas
Kingsville Day Trip
All the Things at Peppermint Lane
Cowboy Up
