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holidays

S’Mores Cupcake Recipe from Gigi’s!

by Tanji on November 26, 2012 and posted in Gigi's Cupcakes, The Woodlands

Move over cookies! Cupcakes are the new holiday dessert star! The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a heaping helping of sweets.

Plan to See Snow for the Holidays

by Tanji on October 28, 2012 and posted in Christmas, holidays, Hotels, New Year's, San Antonio

A holiday tradition for many families continues to get bigger and better at the Westin La Cantera Resort — and it ALL ENDS January 6th! The popular Hill Country Holidays at the Westin features free children’s activities and great holiday fun, whether your a guest or just looking to make a day of it…

Shake things up with Westin La Cantera’s divine duck

by Tanji on December 11, 2011 and posted in Hill Country, John Armstrong, San Antonio, Texas, Westin La Cantera

Hear, hear, for a hickory smoked duck that makes for one picturesque salad when all is said and done! And let’s not forget about taste…sweet, smokey and superb. Chef John Armstrong of the beautiful Westin La Cantera walks you through the steps from prepping to cooking this crispy delight.

Boudro’s everlasting glögg

by Tanji on December 11, 2011 and posted in Boudro's, San Antonio, Texas

Let’s toast to this quaint, European tradition. A Nordic “glögg” can vary in composition, but usually is mulled wine combined with seasonal spices such as cloves and cardamom pods, and served warm – that’s the key!

The Houstonian is your holiday headquarters

by Tanji on December 7, 2011 and posted in Christmas, holidays, Houston, Houstonian, Texas, Weekly Gems

The real spirit of the holidays comes alive each year (the day after Thanksgiving to be exact!) at The Houstonian Hotel in scenic Uptown. Lavish decorations grace what seems like every square inch of this luxurious property, making it the ultimate destination for shoppers and admirers alike to revel in the joyous mood.

New wines for a new year!

by Tanji on November 27, 2011 and posted in H-E-B, H-E-B - Houston, Houston

Party season is underway and any day is a good day to celebrate with wine come winter! First, get a load of this Pinot by Belle Glos. It’s a merriment of their vineyards located in Santa Barbara, Monterrey and Sonoma, which could account for why it’s such a top seller for H-E-B during the holidays!

Hill Country holidays at the Westin

by Tanji on November 13, 2011 and posted in Christmas, Francesca's, Hill Country, San Antonio, Westin La Cantera

Calling all of Texas! Consider yourself officially invited to take part in a huge holiday tradition. This year, beginning on November 18th and lasting thru January 8th, the Westin La Cantera transforms their gorgeous grounds into a life-size, interactive Winter wonderland!