Archives for March 2016

Strawberry Picking at Sweet Berry Farm

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | March 8, 2016

Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls is a favorite local excursion. My family loves to go in the fall for the pumpkin patch and the gorgeous flowers, but we had never made it in the spring to pick the berries.

That seemed wrong, considering it is called “Sweet Berry” after all. So when I heard that the strawberries were ripe and ready for pickin’ we loaded up the kids and headed that way.

My kids love strawberries and also love to pick things growing in the ground (more than once we’ve had to apologize over a picked flower from a well-manicured garden). So I knew they’d be thrilled when they were not only allowed to, but encouraged to pick something! I was right. They were in heaven!

Living Gluten-Free in Lake Travis

Written by Cathy Hale | March 7, 2016

In the early 2000’s, the term “gluten-free” began to gain momentum and mindshare just like “organic” and “local” did in the years prior to that. But gluten-free is more than a dietary fad. It’s a way of life.

Today, restaurants have gluten-free options on the menu and grocery stores like the new H-E-B Lakeway have a dedicated aisle to gluten-free products. You can even buy gluten-free Girl Scout cookies. Yep, the Toffee-tastic!

In fact, according to U.S. market research, sales of products with a gluten-free label have doubled in the past four years, rising from $11.5 billion to more than $23 billion.

Most people who live a gluten-free lifestyle don’t necessarily do it out of want but out of need. There are very real illnesses triggered by gluten that can wreak havoc on individuals who suffer from them. Things like celiac disease (an autoimmune disease), gluten intolerance and wheat allergies demand a permanent change in diet.

Goodbye memorized recipes, hello creative dinner hacks.

Happy Hour Specials in Lakeway and Bee Cave

Written by Alicia Autrey | March 3, 2016

There are plenty of reasons to be happy about living in the Lake Travis area. And plenty of places for you to find happy hour specials.

Happy hour is a great time to gather with friends after a day in the office … or a day with your kids. Unwind with some food and drink. And it’s usually the best time to save some money while you’re at it.

Happy hour is special. There’s a history about where the term “Happy Hour” comes from and it’s hard to believe that 23 states have banned happy hour. Fortunately, that’s not the case here in the Lake Travis area.

Archives for March 2016

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