LIFE & STYLE
PICNICS, PARKS, PICKLEBALL & PLENTY OF FUN IN ENNIS! Nothing says Summer in Texas like dining al fresco with aclassic picnic, and Ennis has perfect places to enjoy! Stop by theBluebonnet Market for some fresh produce, artisanal picklesand plenty of other treats to put together a divine spread, or letsomeone else do the work by…
LIFE’S A BIG PICNIC IN WAXAHACHIE One of the highlights of my jobat the Waxahachie Convention& Visitors Bureau is planninginteresting experiences for ourresidents and visitors utilizingALL of Waxahachie as an eventspace. When looking at the longlist of upcoming events that is onthe calendar through the end ofthe year, most of them take placein our great…
PICTURE PERFECT PICNIC The purpose of Rosedale Picnic Company is to make everymoment memorable. If you want a luxury picnic experience,we are the creative team to make it happen!Being from three different states, the Rosedale Picnic Company(RPC) girls all met at SMU. We teamed up and bought thecompany from the previous students who were graduatingand…
WANDERING THROUGH WACO Waco, Texas, “a city to believe in,” has been rebranded with a new tagline and is in the midst of celebrating its 175th year! Welcoming to all, it is a city rich in history, traditions and diverse cultural backgrounds. Waco is growing steadily and is intricately woven with innovation, warmth, and friendliness. Everywhere I wandered,…
KABOB THE BOD Whether you pronounce or spell itKabob, Kebab, or Kebap, I think wecan all agree the shish kabob (said withmy very THICK country accent) is oneof the most underrated grilled dishes.While most of the year I am in full bodyby brisket mode, there is somethingabout the heat of the summer that hasme craving…
HOMEMADE LEMON Curd INGREDIENTS: lemons1 1/4 cup sugar4 tablespoons butter4 eggs1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup fresh lemon juiceINSTRUCTIONS:Zest 2 lemons.Cream butter in mixer.Add sugar and lemon zest.Mix together until well blended.Then add 4 eggs, one at a time, and mix until well blended.Add lemon juice, using the 2 lemons you zested, plus 1 more(about 1/2 cup…
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERMILK PIE WITH LEMON CURD Do you love lemon flavor? If so, I’mabout to change your life with themost amazing homemade lemon curdrecipe! I love anything lemon flavor, andespecially if it is made with reallemons or real lemon juice.When my Meyer lemon tree is filledwith lemons, it makes me…
BODY SUMMER Just like the cores of our bodies need to be strong tosupport us, we need to be strong to support our families,friends, and community. How do we do this? Throughbalancing mind, body, spirit and community. In the lastissue, we discussed the importance of spending time onour minds. In this issue, we are talking…
EASY SOUTHERN LEMONADE HomemadeLemonade• 1 cup simple syrup• 1 cup fresh-squeezedlemon juice• Pour 6 cups water into apitcher & stir well. lemonadeIce Cubes Pour homemade lemonadeinto ice cube trays and freeze.You can use traditional icecube trays or any decorative icecube tray you choose.Add a slice of lemon to eachcube for a decorative touch.Cut lemon into…
FIT 2 A T DANCE Hey ya’ll! My name is T, yep, just the letter T!I’m the face behind @Fit2aTdance, a play on words-“fit to a tee”. If youhave never heard of me, well that’s because I am not a famous fitnessinstructor. In fact, I don’t spend hours at the gym. I definitely don’t haveperfect…