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What’s Your Favorite Breakfast Casserole Recipe?

March 3, 2015 by

If you’re having friends or family over for brunch this weekend, it helps to prepare large, family-style dishes in advance. You can pop them into the oven just before guests arrive, and they’ll leave you with one less thing to do the morning of. These three breakfast casseroles are perfect ideas:

One-Dish Blackberry French Toast
Instead of making French toast one by one for every person at the table, create an entire pan of French toast-inspired casserole. This one is made with French bread cut into cubes and a blueberry cream cheese mixture that adds a sweet, creamy flavor.

Paula Deen’s Breakfast Casserole
The beloved cook shows you how to make a breakfast casserole that’s hearty, filling and large enough for the whole family. It takes just 20 minutes to prepare, and it’s made with classic breakfast ingredients that everyone is sure to love.

Brunch Egg Bake
This quick and easy egg casserole features layers of eggs, cheese and flavorful ham. There are even a few hidden veggies to keep things healthy without the little ones noticing. It takes 40 minutes to bake in advance, but a few minutes in the oven before guests arrive will bring it back to life.

What's your favorite breakfast casserole recipe? Please share!

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San Antonio Missions Hike and Bike Trail: Explore the Hidden Parts of San Antonio

February 24, 2015 by

The eight-mile-long San Antonio Missions Hike and Bike Trail is a great way to spend an afternoon, locals say. Even longtime San Antonio residents say the trail has given them access to some parts of the city they didn’t even know existed. The trail connects San Antonio’s four historic missions: Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada. You can learn more about Texas history and take in the scenery along the San Antonio River.

The trail isn’t a loop, so a round trip along the length of the trail will consist of 16 miles. Many locals rent bikes for a trip along the San Antonio Missions Hike and Bike Trail. Grab water at any of the missions or get something to eat near Missions Concepcion or San Jose.

The San Antonio Missions Hike and Bike Trail is open from dawn to dusk every day.

San Antonio Missions Hike and Bike Trail
Between 807 Mission Road & 10040 Espada Road
San Antonio, TX 78257
(210) 932-1001
www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/hikebike.htm
www.yelp.com/biz/san-antonio-missions-hike-and-bike-trail-san-antonio

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Captain Ben’s Seafood Shack: Enjoy Seafood in a Casual Setting

February 17, 2015 by

San Antonio residents like Captain Ben’s Seafood Shack for its affordable prices and tasty seafood dishes, which, they say, surpass expectations. Customers find the portions generous and the staff friendly and helpful at Captain Ben’s. Popular menu items here include the Atlantic snow crab, the fish and shrimp basket, the Captain’s plate, the Captain’s po-boy and Ben’s gumbo. Other offerings include burgers, hot and cold sandwiches, onion rings, shrimp Creole, crawfish pops, shrimp pasta, fried mushrooms, and shrimp or seafood nachos.

Customers place their orders at the register and are given numbers. Food arrives within 10 minutes, note many reviews. Complement your seafood, salad, sandwich or burger with a beer or margarita, or choose a soft drink instead. Captain Ben’s is open Sundays through Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Captain Ben’s Seafood Shack
688-710 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 375-6434
www.captain-bens.com
www.yelp.com/biz/captain-bens-san-antonio

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Happy Presidents Day

February 16, 2015 by

Today we take the time to honor our courageous leaders and how their visions have shaped our great country.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2015 by

Wishing you a sweet day with your loved ones!

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Italian Fare Staples Are Served at Milano

February 10, 2015 by

Milano has been one of San Antonio’s most popular Italian restaurants for more than 22 years. Locals say the food is delicious, the portions are generous and the staff is friendly and attentive. Milano’s casual-but-refined ambiance makes this restaurant the perfect choice for a romantic evening, a family outing or a celebration with friends. Regulars recommend the chicken cannelloni, the baked ziti and the linguini carbonara. Most customers go with the daily special, which they say is always delicious. Previous specials have included chicken picatta, chicken Napolitano, sea bass and Colorado rack of lamb.

The owner, Talal Hajali, welcomes many customers personally, and goes out of his way to make every diner feel at home. Enjoy a drink with your meal from Milano’s fully stocked bar.

Milano is open seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Milano
19239 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 495-3663
www.milanoitaliangrill.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/milano-ristorante-italiano-san-antonio-2

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How to Create a Smart and Stylish Home Office

February 3, 2015 by

With more and more professionals working from home these days, it’s important to have a stylish home office that leaves you feeling inspired and ready to get down to business. Here are a few smart tips that will show you how to decorate where you work, whether it’s a small desk area or a full-fledged office.

  1. Improve your alignment. One of the best parts about working from home is that it enables you to get more comfortable than you would at the office. To avoid back and shoulder strain, prop your computer or laptop up to eye-level by using a flat box or a stack of books. Also be sure to use a sturdy, cushioned chair for long days at your desk.
  2. Organize your supplies. Add sectioned containers for things like pens, paperclips, and staples so that you don’t waste time rummaging around.
  3. Utilize natural light. Position your desk near a window for natural light and a bit of a view, but be sure to use sheer curtains so that it doesn’t become too distracting.
  4. Use relaxed colors. Shades of blue, green, and grey create a relaxing work area, and choosing a muted palette keeps everything cohesive.
  5. Add floating shelves. If you’re short on space, floating shelves add extra storage while keeping your desk free of clutter.

17 Surprising Home Office Ideas [Real Simple]
Stylish Home Offices [House Beautiful]
De-Stress Your Desk [Martha Stewart]

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Air Filter Service

January 28, 2015 by

It's going to start warming up here within the next couple of months! Time to switch those winter air filters. Stop by the office any time to grab some for your unit.

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The District: Challenge Yourself

January 27, 2015 by

The District in San Antonio teaches climbing, yoga, aerial silks, acrobatics, and other unique fitness disciplines such as circus arts. Learn the basics of rock climbing and route setting, or buff up with a Crossfit class. The District is home to the area’s most affordable rock climbing gym that’s open to the public, locals say, but it also offers access to other fitness equipment not found in most gyms, such as a run rocket and a slack line. Locals say the instructors and members here are friendly, warm-hearted, and encouraging, which gives The District a real community feel.

The rock-climbing wall at The District is open 24 hours a day, much to the delight of local climbing enthusiasts. Regulars love the way The District caters to function and eschews commercialism. The District holds classes Mondays through Saturdays, beginning as early as 5:30 a.m. and as late as 8 p.m.

The District
2424 Broadway Street
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 845-9855
www.thedistrictsa.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-district-san-antonio

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Silo: Elevated Food in San Antonio

January 20, 2015 by

What is elevated cuisine? At Silo, it means taking classic American food and raising it to the next level. Located in San Antonio, Silo is a place for a special evening, where regulars say you can count on good service, food and drink. The décor is modern, but it is also bright and comfortable. The bar is a hot spot during happy hour from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., where you’ll find tasty $5 apps and lots of specialty drinks.

For lunch or dinner, try the prix fixe menu, with great plates like chicken fried oysters, shrimp and grits or the stir-fry of the day. Or just go for one of the lunch or dinner entrees – you can’t go wrong. Make sure that you check out the weekend’s band calendar, when there’s often a great local band playing.

Visit Silo's website to learn more!

Silo
434 N 1604 W
San Antonio, TX 78232
(210) 483-8989
http://www.yelp.com/biz/silo-elevated-cuisine-and-bar-san-antonio-2

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