Okay, it’s tough to find, but we did get mentioned on Thursday, October 16, in the travel section of the Houston Chronicle.  The article is about Salado and quotes extensively our friend and neighbor, Tyler Fletcher of Fletcher’s Books & Antiques.  If you look under “RESOURCES:  PLANNING A TRIP” we are listed under “Diversions”.  Of course it is misspelled!  Here’s the link:  http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/travel/rss/6063093.html#

Live above Salado Wine Seller!

We’ve got a fantastic offer for YOU!  2nd story 1-bedroom apartment above the Salado Wine Seller.  Over 1250 square feet, this apartment is light and big.  One master bedroom has a balcony which faces to the south.  Giant great room faces east with large windows framing view of trees.  Ample storage area, huge pantry could be used as baby’s room, small office or extra cook prep area.  Washer and dryer included. 

Stop by for a tour or contact Rita Oden at Salado Realty,    (254) 947-9700

Preparation for Evening of Chocolate and Wine

Table set for 5 wine samples

5 desserts to be matched with 5 wines

Close up of the Desserts

Tent at Night

We served 95 sets of chocolate desserts and Texas wines.  Fortunately we had great weather, no mosquitos, and fun for all.  The wines served came from Brushy Creek Vineyards, Texas Hills Vineyard, and Chisholm Trail Winery.

Thanks to the Salado Board of Tourism & Embella for their help with publicity and glassware.  The beautiful tent was from Party Renters in Belton.  Thanks to Linda Griffith for the placemats.  Thanks to the sponsors and thanks to Suzi E. for her help.  Thanks to Suzi W., Emily, Don & Lou who had to wash 600 glasses when it was all over!

A very special thanks to Dave Hermann at The Range.  As you can see from the pictures, if you need a caterer, Dave is the man.  These desserts were very labor-intensive and they were fabulous!  Dave and his staff not only prepare the best food, but they are also provide the best service and I recommend them highly.

Friday, October 10 

7:30 pm - 10:30 pm at Salado Wine Seller

Purchase tickets for $35/each at www.saladochocolatefestival.com/tickets.htm  or at Salado Wine Seller, 881-B N. Main St., Salado

Taste the following 5 Texas wines matched with 5 chocolate desserts. 

1)Chisholm Trail Belle Star $17/bottle:

Fruity and tart wine paired with Tuxedo Dipped Strawberries 

2)Texas Hills Kick Butt Cabernet Sauvignon $20/bottle:

Medium-bodied cab paired with Mini Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake bites 

3)Brushy Creek Texas Rose $17.50/bottle:

Semi-sweet blush wine paired with Chocolate Mousse Filled Profiteroles 

4)Texas Hills Orange Muscato $17.50/bottle:  

Light essence of orange occurs naturally in this wine paired with Chocolate “Pecan” Biscotti 

5)Pleasant Hill Tawny Port $23/bottle:

Fortified dessert wine paired with Double Chocolate Truffles

The sumptuous desserts will be prepared by Dave Hermann from The Range Restaurant, 101 N. Main St., Salado, TX, 76571

We had to do all the hard work and sample the desserts and wine for you to make sure it will be good, and we can assure you, it will be FANASTIC!

Carriage rides and Belguim horses will provide transportation from both Stagecoach Inn and the Holiday Inn Express.

Tickets are selling fast, see you soon!

June Ritterbusch

Salado Wine Seller

   (254) 947-8011      

www.saladowine.com

For other events that might interest you this weekend, check www.salado.com:

Friday, October 10

9 am - 8 pm, Christmas in October, free admission

Start your holiday shopping now and visit the Giant Ladies’ Auxiliary Bake Sale

Saturday, October 11

9 am - 5 pm, Christmas in October, free admission

5 pm - 9 pm, Fine Art Gallery Tour, free admission

Visit the Salado art galleries, view chocolate sculptures and visit with Susan Eminger & sample her famous cheesecake-stuffed strawberries dipped in chocolate

Sunday, October 12

11 am -2 pm Chocolate & Art Brunch

Purchase your tickets at www.saladochocolatefestival.com/tickets.htm for brunch at Adelea’s, Stagecoach Inn, or Inn on the Creek.

The festival kickoff begins on Friday evening with an Evening of Chocolate & Wine from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Salado Wine Seller. Carriage rides and Belgian horses will provide transportation from both Stagecoach Inn and the Holiday Inn Express to the event location. Guests will be invited to savor the taste of premier Texas wines paired with decadent chocolates. The Evening of Chocolate & Wine will feature the finest in artisan chocolates and wine tasting from Texas vineyards. The Belgian Horses will run from 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Go to: http://saladochocolatefestival.com/schedule.htm

Check out the other events during the same weekend and buy tickets–they’re going fast!

Lynn Renfro and Drew Van Winkle dump water on Salado Scrappers coach Keith Fisher and his players after they beat the Belton A’s 9-1 on Thursday for the championship of the Texas Teenage Baseball Machine Pitch State Tournament in Belton. The Scrappers finished 5-0. (Mitch Green/Telegram)

Picture from Temple Daily Telegram, August 1, 2008

I’ve just attended the ribbon cutting for a brand new restaurant at 302 N. Main Street here in Salado.  Their website is Adelea’s on Main.  It is owned by two sisters and the place is BEAUTIFUL!  Now there is another great place to have a glass of wine in Salado and I’m looking forward to doing some wine dinners with them.

Here’s their description:

Whether you are enjoying a relaxing lunch with friends, treating the special people in your life with an afternoon English tea, sipping our famous sangria on our outdoor patio, or cooling off with a cold beer in our Hemingway’s Bar, you will find whatever it is you are looking for at Adelea’s On Main.  Our 1925 home features soothing tones meant to evoke the feeling of an elegant beach house complete with a front porch and a patio so you can enjoy the meanderings of Main Street while getting to know the locals or catching up with old friends.  

Hello!

My son, Josh Brown, will be in concert with his wife Alison and their band,
Shy Tree, on Sunday, August 17th at 7:00 at The Salado Silver Spur.
If you would like to listen to his music, please click on this link and go to
Audio and press Listen.

http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=106582

I am on a mission to help their success in Central Texas so maybe they can move
back to this area from Las Vegas.

Please help me by spreading the word.  If you or someone you know may enjoy
this concert, please come! Ask for the “Realtor” discount!

Artfully yours,

Rita Oden
Salado Realty
254.718.7956 cell

It’s finally here folks!

I’ve been working on this for a couple years.  First I served on a committee that explored forming a new website.  Then I served on the committee that overhauled our Chamber of Commerce brochure.  Then a year ago, I formed the new website committee, found volunteers to help me, brainstormed, issued a Request For Proposal, reviewed, and helped choose a designer.  Then we  worked with the designer, Steve Kleypas at the Woodward Creative Group.  He designed 3 mock-ups and then we debated, and debated, then finally we decided.  Then the work began!  We tweaked, twisted and tortured the data into the new website.  So check it out, and only let me know if you like it!

 www.salado.com

To find the restaurants in town, go to Salado Restaurants 

To find a place to stay in Salado, go to Salado Bed & Breakfasts

To find me, go to Salado Wine Seller

A local author from Belton, Texas has recently written a book about free places to visit in Texas.  One of the places mentioned is the Central Texas Area Museum right here in Salado!  The book is only $13.46 on Amazon.com.  You can find out more about the book at http://www.kcentv.com/news/c-article.php?cid=1&nid=15975. 

I have visited the museum and it is in an interesting old building and chock full of history related to the various Scottish clans who settled in Texas.  The museum also sponsors an annual “Gathering of the Clans” which is a fun weekend of traditional Scottish contests.  I am excited because this year, November 8-9, 2008, the events will take place in downtown Salado and will be much closer to us.

 But don’t wait for the big weekend to visit because the “Wee Scots Shop” will be full of hot, sweaty, kilt-clad guys fighting for haegus!  Come to Salado now and visit the museum then walk or drive exactly one mile north on Main St. and cool off with a glass of Texas wine and tell us what you think.