PLAN YOUR NEXT SUMMER DAY TRIP These Local Destinations Are Calling!
Castroville: Visit Texas’s ‘Little France’ If you drive just 30 minutes outside of San Antonio, you’ll arrive in Castroville, a small town settled in the 1840s by immigrants from France’s Alsace region. According to The Lone Star Travel Guide, Castroville is a must-visit spot for history buffs. “The Castroville visitor’s center is housed in a genuine 17th-century French home that was relocated to Texas in the 1990s,” the guide explains. Castroville is a Preserve America City and home to almost 100 buildings built from 1844–1920. Visit VisitCastrovilleTX.com to create your itinerary.
If Michael inspired you to plan a road trip, you’re in luck — there are plenty of local wonders just a short drive from San Antonio! Here are three destinations we recommend day-tripping to this summer. Don’t forget to blast the playlist from page 2 along the way. Fredericksburg: German History and Delicious Wine Nestled in the Texas Hill Country just over an hour from San Antonio, Fredericksburg is the perfect place to tuck into a plate of authentic German schnitzel. Over a half-dozen German restaurants are in town, including Altdorf Restaurant & Biergarten, Der Lindenbaum, and the Old German Bakery & Restaurant. The fresh Texas-grown peaches and locally-produced wines are also worth the trip! Head to VisitFredericksburgTX.com and explore the “Things to Do” tab to plan your visit. Buc-ee’s: The Largest Gas Station in the World Michael describes Buc-ee’s as “a gas station that is a merging of Costco, the county fair, and a pristine airport bathroom” — in the best possible way! The chain’s Texas locations hold two Guinness World Records: One for The World’s Largest Convenience Store and another for The World’s Longest Car Wash (255 feet). The New Braunfels Buc-ee’s is less than an hour from San Antonio and features an outrageous amount of snacks (don’t miss the sugary Beaver Nuggets) and plenty of merchandise to entertain your kids for hours. It’s also home to a delicious brisket served up by a pitmaster. If you haven’t had the Buc-ee’s experience yet, go to shop and stay for the housemade fudge and kolaches.
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Cherry Chia Greek Yogurt Bowls Inspired by HungryHobby.net
Ingredients
Chia Seed Jam • 2 cups Chelan fresh sweet cherries, pitted • 3 tbsp chia seeds
Greek Yogurt Bowl • 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • 1 tsp hemp seeds • 1 tbsp granola
Directions • 2 tbsp honey • 1/4 cup water
Chia Seed Jam We suggest making the chia seed jam in advance and storing it in the refrigerator so you can quickly assemble these yogurt bowls all week. Using a potato masher, mash down the cherries. Place a small pot on high heat and add the cherries, chia seeds, honey, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn down the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Allow jam to cool before using or refrigerate. Greek Yogurt Bowls In a small serving bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with vanilla extract. Top the Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp cherry chia seed jam, hemp seeds, granola, and a few additional Chelan fresh sweet cherries, if desired.
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