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Mother Earth News Fair

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

If you haven’t heard yet, Mother Earth News is having the first ever fair in Texas at the Belton Expo Center, February 20 and 21. 2016.   Click here for information.  They’ll be workshops, demonstrations, and lectures on Modern Homesteading, Animal Husbandry, Organic Gardening, Green Building, Natural Health, Renewable Energy, Real Food and more.

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Michael Pollan – In Defense of Food

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Lanie Fioretti

On December 30, there is a two hour PBS documentary based on Michael Pollan’s book, In Defense of Food.  It’s definitely worth watching and/or recording.  Pollan has a simple approach to food, and alleviates a lot of confusion about what’s “healthy.”  Click here, for an inside look at the filming of the show.  Locally it’s on KAMU or KNCT….

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Cactus Grill – Meridian

Posted on December 11, 2015December 11, 2015 by Lanie Fioretti

Who knew that Meridian had such a great restaurant?  We had a little day trip to Hico, then we went on to Meridian, to try a restaurant that we’d heard about.  Our last stop was  back to Hico, to go to Wiseman Chocolates, because you can’t make that trip, without going to Wiseman (great gifts for the…

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Mi Casita Hewitt

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Lanie Fioretti

This restaurant is new to me, even though it’s been open about a year.  Here’s what we’ve tried there, and everything has been really delicious – gordita, chicken fajita nachos, and chicken fajita salad.  It’s some of the best Mexican food I’ve had.  The chips are even light and really crispy.  Mi Casita is a…

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Owl Creek Ceramics 2015

Posted on November 12, 2015November 12, 2015 by Lanie Fioretti

Saturday November 21st 9am – 3:00pm We’ve been waiting for this – it’s time for Owl Creek Ceramics Christmas Open House!  Dyna and John have tons of lovely gifts and special pieces, 10% off all in-stock items during the open house!!  Plus, the “Baskets of Africa” are wonderful, and there’s a great selection.  Dyna always…

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