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Cravings: Satisfy Your Craving for Tasty Sandwiches
November 24, 2014 by
Cravings began as a unique sandwich shop on the outskirts of New Braunfels, but since 2008, it has expanded to include a wide variety of different lunch items made entirely from scratch. The locally-owned eatery is now located in a spacious building downtown that features both indoor and outdoor seating and a convenient drive-through. The interior features a few wooden tables and quirky chalkboard menus hanging on the walls, and although seating is fairly limited, a large portion of Cravings’ business consists of to-go orders.
The menu includes truly creative takes on the classic lunch sandwich, including combinations like ham, peanut butter, jelly, and fried egg. If some of these combinations are too odd for your taste, Cravings also offers tried-and-true favorites like the chicken salad or Reuben. Salads and wraps are great options for those with lighter appetites, and there is also a seasonal soup list that changes from day to day.
Cravings
712 W. San Antonio Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 626-2728
http://www.cravingsnb.com
www.yelp.com/biz/cravings-new-braunfels
If You’re Running Low on Eggs or Vinegar, Try These Substitutes Instead
November 20, 2014 by
When you’re running short on ingredients, you might have to get creative in the kitchen. There are a few well-known replacements for some common ingredients if you don't have everything you need on-hand. Here are four cooking substitutes for when you're in a pinch in the kitchen.
- If you're missing eggs: It might seem impossible to replace this unique ingredient, but you can do so with half a banana mashed with 1/2-teaspoon baking powder.
- If you're missing mayonnaise: If you’re whipping up a summer salad and find you're short on this condiment, substitute one cup of sour cream, yogurt or cottage cheese pureed in a blender for one cup of mayo.
- If you're missing vinegar: Don’t give up if you're running low and the recipe calls for 1/4 cup of white vinegar. You can use 1/4-cup of apple cider vinegar or 1/3-cup freshly squeezed lemon juice instead.
- If you're missing soy sauce: You won’t have to stop in the middle of your stir-fry to run out and by more soy sauce. Just use four tablespoons Worcestershire sauce mixed with one tablespoon water.
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Gruene Coffee Haus: Enjoy Hot Coffee and Texas Hospitality
November 13, 2014 by
If you’re looking for a cozy spot to hole up and get some work done in the New Braunfels area, Gruene Coffee Haus is a dependable choice. This is the type of friendly, independent coffee shop where you’ll find everyone from college students to businessmen and women working on their computers or chatting with friends.
The drink menu is very extensive and includes just about every type of coffee or custom espresso drink that you can imagine, and Gruene even roasts its own beans for maximum freshness and flavor. The cafe also offers different milk substitutes for those with restricted diets.
Gruene Coffee Haus is located in a barn-style building with a very spacious interior, and it offers ample seating at cafe tables or on the numerous comfortable couches. Outside, Gruene Coffee Haus also features bright red picnic tables where guests can enjoy iced coffees on warm Texas afternoons.
Gruene Coffee Haus
1720 Hunter Road
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 625-5527
www.gruenecoffeehaus.com
www.yelp.com/biz/gruene-coffee-haus-new-braunfels
New Braunfels Farm to Market: Real Foods Straight from the Source
November 6, 2014 by
New Braunfels residents love the Farm to Market because it offers them a way to obtain fresh, local produce, meats, and other food items straight from the people who farm them.
The outdoor market feels like a weekly festival or a street bazaar, and its myriad of small tents and stalls offers a colorful assortment of fruits and vegetables grown right in the New Braunfels area. In addition to produce, the vendors sell homemade jams, cheeses, and wonderfully aromatic coffees, as well as clothing and accessory items made from natural fibers. For those who prefer to use natural beauty and wellness products, the Farm to Market features vendors who make their own soaps and essential oils for a great alternative to store-bought options.
If you want to purchase grass-fed meats or local honey and support South Texas farmers, the New Braunfels Farm to Market is the only place to be on a Saturday afternoon.
New Braunfels Farm to Market
186 S. Castell Avenue
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 629-2223
www.nbfarmersmarket.com
www.yelp.com/biz/new-braunfels-farm-to-market-new-braunfels
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November 6, 2014 by
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Don’t Forget to Vote!
November 4, 2014 by
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Friesenhaus: Enjoy a Weisswurst and the Accordion at This Authentic German Restaurant
October 23, 2014 by
Owned and operated by the Dirks family, who relocated to New Braunfels from Germany in 2009, Friesenhaus is a true taste of Germany in the heart of Texas. The restaurant is large and decorated in an authentic style, with heavy wooden tables, German flags hanging from the ceiling, and a staff dressed in traditional German clothing. There’s also a large outdoor biergarten and live German accordion music every Friday and Saturday night, which adds even more to the experience.
Popular menu items include schnitzel, fish specialties such as rollmops, and German sausages like weisswurst and bratwurst. No good German restaurant is complete without an expansive beer list, and Friesenhaus has that part covered. From the Hacker-Pschorr dark lager to the Bitburger blonde pilsner, there’s nothing quite like a traditional German beer in such a unique atmosphere.
Friesenhaus is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays.
Friesenhaus
148 S. Castell Avenue
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 625-1040
www.friesenhausnb.com
www.yelp.com/biz/friesenhaus-new-braunfels
How to Find Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins Near You
October 16, 2014 by
The kids are already excited about carving pumpkins, but they’ll absolutely love to visit a pumpkin patch to choose their own before getting started. But wait, is there a pumpkin patch in our area? If you want to take your children to pick pumpkins but don’t know where to begin, these two websites can help!
PickYourOwn.org
This information-packed site is filled with great ideas for all types of farms and orchards, so of course its list of pumpkin patches is quite extensive. Simply choose our state’s name from the complete list and read up on the various pumpkin growers in our area. There are even maps that pinpoint the exact locations of pumpkin patches, orchards, and other local purveyors.
Local Harvest
This well-respected site is one of the most cumulative resources for all things fresh, organic and local, including pumpkins. Its interactive map offers markings for each of the possible facilities near us, and there are also ratings from other Local Harvest users so that you can decide which one seems like the best choice for your family. Choose the U-Pick option from the initial drop-down search bar to filter your results to only pumpkin patches.
The Dolores and Bill Schumann Arboretum: Walk Through a Wilderness of Trees
October 9, 2014 by
The Dolores and Bill Schumann Arboretum is a unique community attraction that aims to study, display, and preserve many different types of trees. The arboretum first opened in 1982, and since then it has acquired more than 80 different species of trees, evolving to become one of the most diverse arboretums in all of Texas.
With each visit, guests can learn about the botany and arboriculture of the trees housed here. The 1.25-mile walking trail winds through the entire expanse of the arboretum, and the city offers guided tours several times each season. Self-guided tours are also very popular as the Parks Administration Office sells an informative arboretum guide that describes each tree you’ll encounter along the way.
From cleaning the air to enhancing the area’s ecosystem, the Dolores and Bill Schumann Arboretum has a great deal of positive impact on the New Braunfels area.
The Dolores and Bill Schumann Arboretum
Golf Course Drive
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-4000
www.nbtexas.org/index.aspx?nid=1441
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