“Gently resisting change since 1872.” First the stats… Drive time: 20 minutes Population: Just depends on who is playing at Gruene Hall Famous Residents: See above Hollywood Connection: Michael (1996) starring john Travolta. Numerous music videos (George Strait) Cool Trivia: Gruene … Continue reading
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 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
I am asked the above question usually when I have a prospective guest on the phone (sometimes I am asked the question after they have checked in to the B&B). I can easily answer the question of “what is there to … Continue reading
Winter sunrises are beautiful on Canyon Lake. Looking out at this view makes up for the chilly 35 degree morning we are experiencing today. The clouds combine with the morning light to make some incredible sights. No wakeboarders this morning. … Continue reading
The sun is just about gone and today has been a warm beautiful 80 degree day. If I had been quicker on the draw I would have snapped a quick picture of the guy wakeboarding yesterday without a wetsuit. Wakeboarding … Continue reading
Sorry for the poor picture quality. The picture below shows one of the largest houseboats I have ever seen on Canyon Lake. The boat is typically moored at Canyon Lake Marina on the north side of the lake. The sailboat … Continue reading
Here is a bit of good news for you wine connoisseurs out there. The Texas Hill Country wins as the next big wine region according to wineindustry.com . There are many wineries and vineyards less than an hours drive from … Continue reading
