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Reminiscing at Peach Tree

Fredericksburg

We “discovered” Fredericksburg two years ago. From spending weekend get-aways, we eventually bought our dream vacation home. It’s but natural that we soon had our own “spots”. Peach Tree Restaurant was  our spot when we were house-hunting. We would drive from Houston at the break of dawn, meet with our realtor, Darlene, then house-hunt all day long and break for lunch before 2pm (this joint closes at 2 on the dot!). This went on for God knows how long till we found our Chateau d’Napoli or what fondly call now as Vivi (short for villa). Yes, we name our pets, houses, cars, watches, jewelry,  and all things meaningful and precious to us. The Beast (house in Sienna Plantation, because of its size, cost,  and everything related to it that is almost always beastly) and Vivi, French villa in FBG. Our cars, Gigi, Turbey and Caddie.

Anyhoo….I digress…We had brunch here after a 4-hour drive from Houston. As always, we enjoyed every morsel.

Peach Tree Gift Gallery and Tea Room
Peach Tree Gift Gallery and Tea Room
When we were house-hunting, I always needed one (or two!) of this awesome sangria. Mortgage crunching takes a lot from me
When we were house-hunting, I always needed one (or two!) of this awesome sangria. Mortgage crunching takes a lot from me
Sandwich Sampler- Tuna, Chicken Salad and Spicy Jalapeño Pimiento sandwiches
Sandwich Sampler- Tuna, Chicken Salad and Spicy Jalapeño Pimiento sandwiches
Dave's Smoked Salmon Quiche and Butternut Squash Soup
Dave’s Smoked Salmon Quiche and Butternut Squash Soup
There's always room fro dessert. Specially if its bread pudding with rum and bourbon sauce. Bread, rum, bourbon---what's not to like. Oh, note the ceramic cow holding the creamer. That's D's creative genius, making it look like it's tasting the coffee.
There’s always room for dessert. Specially if its bread pudding with rum and bourbon sauce. Bread, rum, bourbon—what’s not to like? Oh, note the ceramic cow holding the creamer. That’s D’s creative genius, making it look like it’s tasting the coffee.
Everyone looks so much more relaxed after a second glass of sangria...
I always manage to look so much more relaxed after a second glass of sangria…

It’s been two years and we love each and every visit. I guess because we are creatures of comfort. And we find comfort in all that is familiar and nice. Like I said before, there are so many of these places in Fredericksburg that I would feature once in awhile (ok, actually a whole damn lot!). Should fortune favor you and you find yourself in this part of Texas, I am sure you would fall in love with it too.

 

Happy Turkey Day Ya’ll

Fredericksburg, I, Me, and Myself

True to tradition, we stuffed our faces silly this Thanksgiving. We visited D’s brother in San Antonio. Steve and Ginger are one of our favorite couples to hang out with. We love food, it’s that simple. So it makes a lot of sense to hang out together on America’s Turkey Day. It’s quite a change for me coz I am so used to hosting these shindigs so I found it a bit odd when I woke up Thanksgiving morning and my kitchen is not overflowing with food ready to pop into the oven.

I made Acorn Squash Stuffed with Wild Rice. Squash is baked at 350 in a pan with water, make sure you cover with greased heavy aluminum foil. Should be done in 30-45 minutes. Wild rice cooked In chicken broth. Mix with sautéed onions, celery, pecan and cranberries.image

i also popped some Brie en Croute (Brie wrapped in phyllo dough) baked in 400 for 25 minutes. Top with Fig Jam in Port. Perfect as appetizer while waiting for the turkey to be done.

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I am the ideal guest, mainly because I bring tons of food for my hostess. I wrap up my haul by ordering Pecan Pie and Pumpkin Pie.

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I got these from Frederiscksburg Pie Company. A quaint mom and pop bakery who makes the most awesome pies.

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Ginger, my sister -in-law, outdid herself today. Turkey was divine. Steve, my brother-in-law, made cranberry sauce from scratch!

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To round up the spread, she had green bean casserole and sweet potato gratin. What can I say, I love this holiday!

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Like I said, we stuffed our faces silly. And yeah, we had alcohol to make us merrier. Aften and I had Moscato, Ginger and Beans had apple cider and the brothers,Dave and Steve, had some whiskey from some obscure distillery in Colorado.

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Steve works  from  home so he has a kick-ass espresso/cappuccino maker. I want it! I wanted a pair of boots for my birthday but I think I want these instead.

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Now for the real reason for our visit….not that Thanksgiving with relatives isnt awesome and all. Dave wants to see Steve’s babies. He collects motorcycles and these are his new acquisitions. Dave is salivating.

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what a great day!

Happy Thanksgiving y’all!!!

 

 

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