What Makes Avery Island, Louisiana Special and Why You Should Go
The pungent smell of peppers and the tangy bite of vinegar hang in the humid air and greet visitors driving up the gravel road. Centuries-old oak trees laden with moss shade the drive and walkways weaving throughout the island. Since…
72 Hours in Canyon Lake
Three Awesome Days in the Canyon Lake, Texas and the Heart of the Texas Hill Country If you’ve even half-heartedly glanced at my social media then chances are you have noticed I have a soft spot for live music. And…
Neshoba County Fair: A Sweet Southern Spectacle
We were packed in close together, lawn chairs in hand, waiting for the announcer to finish his “Thank You’s” and for the track to be cleared. The game plan was to get as many of our chairs placed together, preferably…
How To Spend 3 Perfect Days in Fredericksburg, Texas
From Old World Wines to Modern Takes on German Fare, Sample Everything Fredericksburg Has to Offer in 3 Days Between removing wild bees, working our cows, and constantly monitoring our little mixed flock of chicks, this girl was ready for…
My First Lessons As An Accidental Beekeeper
At any given time we could point out 4 or 5 wild bee hives throughout the farm. In the walls of an old building, hollow tree trunk, top of the hay barn, old tool box, you get the idea. And…
The Absolute Best Mayhaw Jelly Recipe EVER
Seriously, it doesn't get any better than Mayhaw Jelly April showers bring Mayhaws (May what?!? You thought I was gonna say Mayflowers didn't you???) And while we have certainly had plenty of April showers, we hope to have plenty of…
Everything’s Bigger in Texas – Even the Art
Inspiration can hit at any time and many spectacular pieces of art came about from a mundane moment and an artist's touch. Such is the story of New York artist David Rogers and his Big Bugs, currently on…
Spring on the Farm: Old Dirt, New Ideas
It’s my favorite time of year here on the farm. Here in theDeep South, it has been a gray, dreary, wet winter but these warm, sunny days promise Spring is approaching fast. And do you know what that means??? BABIES!…
Stand Out This Mardi Gras with Le Vieux Moulin
The sun has scarcely risen above the horizon and barely glints off the dusty windows of Le Vieux Moulin. The rice field ditches are full from the recent rain and you can see the breath clouded around the men piled…
Why, More Than Ever, It’s Important for You to Travel
While I've never had to search very far for a reason to travel, I'm always amazed when I meet people who have never ventured much further than their own county line (parishes here in Louisiana). And even more floored when I…