From the brilliant minds behind the bar at Group Therapy, the sultry lounge at Hotel ZaZa Austin, comes – The Winter Spritz. The bright cocktail is a same but different riff on the beloved cocktail, adding cinnamon and spiced orange ginger ale to the mix to create the new “cocktail of winter” to get us through the holidays and the looming winter months ahead.

Some Texas families have unique family recipes that are not so familiar, and these are the one-of-a-kind celebration dishes that deserve their own spotlight. Read more about the owner of Broken Arrow Ranch Chris Hughes’s favorite holiday dishes, among others, in the December 2020 edition of Texasliving.

Owners George and Paige Nester established a honey farm in 2011 with novice information about bees and beekeeping. Today, however, the farm, located in Canyon, Texas, thrives in an unexpected desert environment and provides a unique brand of bee by-products for Texans to indulge in.

Everyone loves turkey during the holidays, but boy, those turkeys are big! With so many leftovers, turkey dishes can become a little overwhelming and stale. Never fear, because Turkey Flautas with Black Bean Sauce are here to make the leftover dilemma into a delicious dinner. Flautas are flute-shaped tacos and are made in exactly the same manner as a regular fried taco. However, the shape […]

At Wildflower Caramel Co., quality is a primary ingredient in the recipe for success. Owned by Matt and Ellyn Dixon, the craft caramel company located in San Antonio, Texas offers sweets that are small yet full of flavor, packing chewy goodness into every bite. The husband and wife duo began their journey in the confectionary […]

Lights dazzle from a three-story high scaffolding. The deck is packed with families, couples, and individuals, heads tilted and eyes glossy with wonder. And as the music plays in time with the flickering lights, visitors pause sipping their hot chocolate to take in all the magic of the holidays. This is the Mozart’s Coffee Roasters annual holiday light […]

With vineyards encompassing hundreds of acres of the rolling Texas Hill Country, winemaking in the Lone Star State is quickly becoming a widely practiced profession. In a highly concentrated industry, how does a winemaker stand out from the rest? One Texas woman is crafting French wine and creating magic by combining classic Southern charm with […]

As autumn descends in Texas, the new season highlights a pivotal shift from fruity seltzers and cocktails to all things pumpkin spice-infused. From coffee to pastries, introducing spices to your favorite cocktails is a simple and easy way to tailor drinks to the fall season. Pear and seasonal spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom are […]

One West Texas woman has unlocked the recipe to success, and it all started with a pair of red cowboy boots and a 40-acre pecan grove. Her success is evident through her 2016 induction into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame as well as her thriving confectionery business, Susie’s South Forty Confections, located in Midland, Texas. Susie Hitchcock-Hall’s first career, in the mid-1970s, […]

There is nothing like a piping hot cup of coffee on a cold day. For lovers of this flavorful, complex beverage, a little cup makes the world go ‘round. Freshly brewed grounds kickstart mornings, stop a midafternoon energy dip dead in its tracks, and basically make any day complete. Likewise, at Summer Moon Wood-Fired Coffee, coffee is a way of […]

There is nothing Texans love more after a hearty Southern meal than a homemade, sweet dessert, especially if it is a fresh-baked pie. While pecan pie is the official pie of Texas, everyone has their favorite. There are endless flavors, from peach, cherry, and everything in between, that will surely please all taste buds. Many recipes were passed down from one generation […]

If you have ever pondered or perhaps doubted the power of one, look no further for affirmation than a humble gardener in San Antonio. Stephen Lucke of Gardopia Gardens is clear validation that, as an American historian said, “One individual can change millions of lives.” A young man with big dreams and, indeed, a powerful plan, he is well on […]

No matter what time of year, brunch is one of the most popular weekend activities in Dallas. During the fall, patios are packed full of hungry folks on the hunt for the perfect pancake or a cup of coffee to wake them. From downtown kitchens to suburban sports bars, these Dallas-area restaurants offer something for everyone. Whether you are a sweet or savory seeker, […]

Few things turn mature, reasonable adults into giddy, wide-eyed kids faster than fresh-from-the-oven chocolate chip cookies. These gooey confections elicit feelings of comfort, nostalgia, and happiness at a moment’s notice. Just ask Tiffany and Leon Chen, co-founders of Tiff’s Treats, a bakery and cookie delivery service. Their sugary labor of love couples her long-time flair for baking with his entrepreneurial spirit, which […]

Sue Williams, MD, is an experienced internist and hospitalist who actively practices medicine at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Though her day job is indeed impressive, over the past decade, she has spent much of her free time turning a hobby into a business. In early 2014, she officially opened up a chocolate shop on Main Street in Grapevine. Ever since, […]