(Please note, this is much harder than it sounds and the utmost respect goes to those that spend the countless sticky, sweaty hours in the vines perfecting their ability to nurture and direct nature.) So grape harvest season is fast approaching and grape growers/wine makers are busy little bees keeping the bugs, birds and deer (who […]
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 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 […]
I hear we have a local celebrity who recently moved to Texas and is quite the expert on chocolate….. Berry Whiz Closes Shop Eminger Berries We know where she is, and if you’re nice to us and spend lots of money, we just might tell you…. And stay tuned for more details for the Chocolate […]
In my short time with wine, I have had the opportunity to taste some very beautiful wines from all over the world. The amazing thing about wine is that it not only changes with time, but the friends you enjoy it with, the atmosphere or ambiance and even your mood. In other words, it is subject to […]
I have been transplanted to Texas and couldn’t be more excited! What brought me to Salado you ask? My husband recently took a job in Killeen, and we have been looking for a charming and active community to call home. Several weeks of wandering and one great Saturday in Salado was all it took! We found the perfect home near a […]
Our friend Scott was quoted recently in Newsweek magazine: http://www.newsweek.com/id/139432/page/1 And another old friend from college http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080514/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/iraq_insurance_scam Thanks to all our military friends serving for their hard work and dedication!
http://www.statesman.com/life/content/life/stories/travel/06/08/0608smiles.html Photo by Larry Kolvoord AMERICAN-STATESMAN Salado’s popular with other wedding couples, of course, including these newlyweds cruising the streets of the historic village, which was named in 1860. Below, Roy T’s Old Salado Bakery offers blue plate specials, pizza and baked goods with a New Orleans touch: homemade beignets. Photo by Larry Kolvoord […]
I just saw this entry on Vinapedia.net. I sell wines from Brushy Creek Vineyards and Texas Hills Vineyards. In fact I’ve just put “Kick Butt Cabernet 2005” on sale!
http://www.temple-telegram.com/story/2008/06/01/49814 I’m on the front page!