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

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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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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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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

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