Food + Beverage

The Leprechaun’s Share

Follow the rainbow to a savory treasure of beef and potatoes paired with a pint o’ gold. Article and Photography by Angelica Romo Dust off your greenest attire! St. Patrick’s Day is here, and it’s time to celebrate the Irish way: with traditions, community, and the kind of comfort food meant for a crowded pub table. Rooted in centuries of working-class tradition, Irish cuisine is defined by hearty ingredients, simple preparation, and bold flavor. Food designed to fuel long days and spirited...

Life + Culture

What Home Is All About

Step into Tamara Strait’s Hill Country life where faith, family, and presence define what home really means. Article by Rey Lopez | Photography by Joshua Aldama On a Sunday afternoon in the Hill Country, you can learn a lot about a person just by watching how they host.   At Tamara Strait’s place, “hosting” isn’t polished or performative. It’s a table in use, a potluck turned tradition, friends showing up with dishes in hand, kids moving in and out, and a house that values closeness over...

Home + Design

Rooted By Design

Discover how introducing plants can rejuvenate a room, welcome memories, and extend an invitation to linger. Article by Daniel Gertson | Photography by Jessi Edison “Design is rooted in nature. We are instinctively inspired to create by creation itself.”   This is the starting place for Donen Kemnitz, principal designer at Favorite Design Co. In the world of interior design, she says we often try to mimic the outdoors through a carefully curated palette of earth tones, botanical patterns, or...

Home + Design

Winter Steam Meets Summer Breeze

By combining fire and stone, this innovative sauna cave ensures homeowners enjoy their outdoor living space all year long. Article by Brian McVey | Photography by Paula VM RicoRock has carved out a distinctive place in the outdoor living industry by turning nature into a repeatable art form. Known for manufacturing realistic rock waterfall kits, the company has long bridged the gap between natural aesthetics and engineered reliability. However, their latest project pushes the boundaries of...