The sun shines brilliantly against a bluebird sky as I navigate along a two-lane highway toward High Hill Farm tucked away in the Piney Woods off County Road 217. The GPS chirps to life, instructing me to take a left before announcing that I’ve arrived at my destination as I pull up to the gate. […]
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Kiepersol Estates – A True Craft Experience in East Texas
Kiepersol Estates, located in the Piney Woods of East Texas, is a first-class destination for foodies, oenophiles, and now, lovers of mixology and craft cocktails. It is also a story of one man’s love of farming and family—a story twenty years in the making. On February 21, 1984, Pierre de Wit caught a glimpse […]
Meandering in Mineola, Texas
As a recent transplant to East Texas, I enjoy exploring all of my new home’s incredible offerings. I love being a tourist in my own town, or this case, a neighboring town. In that spirit, I recently paid a visit to Mineola, Texas, (population 4,686) just north of Tyler at the junction of highways 69 […]
Romantic Alabama – Love Is In the Air
Love is in the air. Chances are you and your valentine will want to do something to celebrate your romance this month. Often, the mere mention of a romantic getaway conjures up thoughts of exotic destinations. There are simply some places, some experiences that make us want to fall in love all over again. It’s […]
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Constructing the Perfect Charcuterie Board
Appetizers are the new dinner party. Small plates, snacking, and shared meals are all the rage as restaurant-goers, and home diners are turning away from overwhelming portions and looking for something different. Enter the charcuterie board. If you’re looking for a simple and elegant spread, ditch the traditional menu at your next gathering and instead […]
On The North Alabama Wine Trail
The North Alabama Wine Trail consists of six wineries located in the hills and valleys of beautiful north Alabama. You can pick up a passport at any of the wineries and get it stamped at each stop. When your passport is complete, you’ll get a gift. I recently did the trail, and you should take the […]
