Bastrop Town & Country Summer No. 3

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05 A Note from the Editors 09 Plant this Now 11 Camping Guide 16 Events Calendar 19 Young Bohemians 22 What to Drink Now 23 White Linen Night 24 Rare Finds for Dad 27 What's Jon Eating Now 28 Spring Home To-Do 29 Crossword 30 Cruising Bastrop

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A NOTE FROM THE EDITORS

Welcome to the Summer Journal! We can count on it being hot in Bastrop County but we really only complain about it if it's too dry; except we complain even more when it's too humid. And then sometimes when it's too dry for mosquitos and just wet enough to keep our oak trees and hay pastures green, it's just perfect.

In this issue we discuss summertime camping and whether it's even possible for all but the most robust outdoorsmen and women amongst us. And that campfire cornmeal biscuit cobbler recipe on page 14, it can be cooked in your oven in the comfort of your AC. It's really a special treat just in time for peach season.

The calendar of events has something for everyone and we suggest to you that White Linen Night should be "a thing" we celebrate every year to support local shops and boutiques at the time of year when other shopping holidays are months away. To get us in the mood, we're sponsoring a Pre-White Linen Night Happy Hour on the Porch.

Details on page 23. And by the way, meet some of our newer Main Street shops and boutique owners.

Heck yeah, they launched a new business during a pandemic and they're thriving.

Have fun with this issue; we sure did.

Karen Derr & Jonathan Ryan Publisher & Editors

A UNIQUE STYLE

Bastrop has a style all its own and those who make their home here take advantage of being a small town, near the big city, in the middle of Texas big country. Bastropians are dark skywatchers, golfers, ranchers, a little horsey, artsy, outdoorsy, Main Street dreamers, who love local. If you'd like to reach Bastrop County residents, try an ad in Bastrop Town & Country magazine. It's mailed to owner-occupied homes and ranches across Bastrop

County. Call Advertising Sales at 512-720-8290 or email BastropMagazine@gmail.com.

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Painting or staining included, constructed with structural screws, and painted joist hangers can be installed on an existing concrete slab or in ground. This simple structure will enhance your outdoor space and you will enjoy making memories with this traditional pergola.* Rustic: Starting at $25,000 this 10x20 option can be framed with treated, cedar, or yellow pine. Go with a shade wall or leave it open because this option has a full roof for ultimate shade from the Texas sun. Get that Texas rustic look in your backyard today. You can select a fully synthetic hail resistant shake style shingle for added character. Select a deep penetrating oil-based stain to seal and protect your investment from the Texas weather.

Modern: Starting at $35,000 this 16x20 pergola Includes a 16x20 concrete slab, 4x4 11-gauge square metal, 2x4 metal post, industrial enamel paint, structural screws and lags, painted joist hangers, the battens can be treated, cedar, or yellow pine. Includes painting or staining. This is a very durable long-lasting structure with minimal longterm maintenance.

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Plant This Now...

June - All Month: Malabar Spinach, Okra,

Early to Mid August: Corn, Southern Peas, Winter

Southern Peas, Sweet Potato, Peanut, Pumpkin.

Squash. Tomatoes, Eggplants, Peppers.

Tomatoes, Eggplants, Peppers Plants.

Mid to Late Month: Potatoes Start seeds indoors for fall planting: Tomatoes, Eggplants, Peppers.

July - Early - Mid Month: Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Okra July - Mid - Late Month: Okra, Corn, Southern Peas, Winter Squash All August: Tomatoes, Eggplants, Peppers Plants.

The Bastrop 1832 Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.

Market Manager Phone 512-237-0553 1302 Chestnut Street, Bastrop 78602 www.Bastrop1832FarmersMarket.org Source: Master Gardner Dolores Leeper, editor of the Garden Guide for Austin & Vicinity and the Secretary/Treasurer for the Bastrop 1832 Farmers' Market. Used with permission.

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All August: Cucumber, Summer Squash

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Summer night temperatures average in the mid 70's. Too hot for your comfort? These cabins are air conditioned.

LAKESIDE CABIN AT BUESCHER STATE PARK - SMITHVILLE

BT&C'S PICKS FOR SUMMER 2021 It's no secret Texas has some of the best State Parks in the whole country. With Texas' stunning scenery attracting more campers than ever, you may be disappointed if you try to pull together a camping trip at the last minute. During peak season, you could be waiting months to reserve a campsite at your favorite State Park. Crowded parks, sweltering heat, and mosquitos; is summertime camping in Texas really a good idea? BT&C Magazine is here to convince you it is!

First of all, no camping trip is complete without a shopping spree beforehand. Our Gear Guide may tempt you to upgrade your camping equipment.

Summer night temperatures average in the high 60's but daytime temps can soar.

Hydration on the trails is crucial.

ENCHANTED ROCK STATE NATURAL AREA - NEAR FREDERICKSBURG

If you're not ready to commit to a garage full of camping gear, check out Camping Season Supply, an innovative Austin gear rental company. Rent all the gear you'll need for four campers for about $300.

That's $2200 worth of gear and it's shipped to your door or picked up in Austin. Where does founder/owner Nicole Klepadio like to camp in Bastrop County? Our own favorite Buescher State Park.

Visit her blog at https://campingseasonsupply.com/explore-the-blog/

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Cooler nightime temperatures (average 59 in July) and great trails to hike by day make it worth the 7-hour drive. McDonald Observatory is nearby.

DAVIS MOUNTAINS STATE PARK - NEAR MARFA

GEAR GUIDE ONIVA X-GRILL Bring the BBQ wherever you roam with the Oniva Portable Charcoal BBQ Grill, a sleek, electro-plated steel tailgate grill that packs down flatter than a pancake. This highly portable folding charcoal grill sets up in seconds with its chrome tri-fold cooking grate & durable polyester canvas carrying tote with shoulder strap. All you need is charcoal/kindling. $59.99 https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/oniva-x-grill-portablecharcoal-bbq-grill-775-00-175-000-0

KAMMOK - MANTIS Headquartered in Austin's Eastside, Kammok makes an all-in-one hammock tent. With a breathable hammock body, integrated insect net, and featherlight rainfly, the Mantis all-in-one hammock tent lightens your pack and takes your camping experience off the ground. The Mantis allin-one hammock tent is smaller than your sleeping bag and lighter than a 1-person tent offering a lightweight respite for hikers on the trail. $239.00 https://kammok.com/products/mantis-hammock-tent

COLEMAN ONESOURCE MULTI-SPEED FAN & RECHARGEABLE BATTERY Keep cool outdoors with the Coleman OneSource multi-speed fan & rechargeable battery. It offers high and low settings, an adjustable head, and even lets you charge your devices while it's going.

Fully charged, 4800 mAh lithium-ion battery powers the fan up to 6 hrs. on high or 15 hrs. on low - $64.95 https://www.rei.com/product/178689/coleman-onesource-multi-speedfan-rechargeable-battery

ZERO BREEZE MARK 2 Enjoy cool air anywhere with the touch of a button as the Zero Breeze Mark 2 lowers ambient air temperature by up to 30°F within 10 minutes.

Go cordless by adding a rechargeable lithium-ion battery to your kit so you can take the cool with you, anywhere you go. Each battery gets you up to 5 hours of run time and includes (2) USB-A and (1) USB-C port to charge other electronic devices. - $949.00 https://www.zerobreeze.com/pages/mark2

CAMPFIRE COOKIN' Cornmeal Biscuit Peach Cobbler

Sweet summer peaches are plentiful at road stands in central and east Texas. With a few simple ingredients you probably need at camp any way (cream in your coffee?) you can serve up a dessert that is so much more memorable than canned biscuits and canned peaches cobbler.

Peach Mixture: 3 pounds peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced.

1/3 cup sugar 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 3 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Cornmeal Biscuit Topping: 1 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 2/3 cup chilled heavy cream, plus extra for brushing Turbinado sugar (optional) Prepare your campfire or preheat your grill with lid to 375 degrees. Stir peaches with sugar in a bowl & allow the fruit to macerate for 10 min. Drain the peaches and reserve 1/2 cup of the syrup. In the same bowl whisk together the reserved peach juice, lemon juice, cornstarch, salt & cinnamon until smooth. Pour peach mixture into a 9 or 10-inch dutch oven or iron skillet (with a lid if cooking on an open fire.)

Camp Cook Tip: Omit the sugar in the biscuit topping, sub homemade chili for the peaches, top with grated cheddar cheese last 5 minutes of baking. Enjoy a savory crunchy tamale pie using pantry items you already have on hand.

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To make the biscuit topping, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the cold, cubed butter and use your fingertips to rub the butter into the dry ingredients, working quickly, until the butter pieces are well incorporated. Add heavy cream and gently stir until the dough comes together and all ingredients are combined. Add additional cream one teaspoon at a time if needed. DO NOT OVERWORK. Form the dough into 8 rounds, place them on top of the peaches in a circle leaving a bit of room between. Brush the tops of each biscuit with cream or butter and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

Bake the cobbler for about 40 minutes, until the filling is bubbly and the biscuits are brown. Adjust cooking time as needed as campfire cooking is more art than science. Allow to cool slightly. Serve with a splash of cream.

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Sat. June 5 Makers' & Merchants' Fair 9am-4pm

In front of EH Mercantile & Subway Smithville Hwy 71 @ Hill

June 19th Juneteenth Sat, Jun 12, 2021 1pm to 4pm Meet master knife maker & leather artisan Augustus Klein Smithville General Store HOME 200 Main Street Smithville Camp Evergreen @ the Evergreen Christmas Tree Farm Ages 6-10 can experience the great outdoors this summer June 7 Winged Animals & Insects June 14 Mammals & Reptiles June 21 Pond Life June 28 Plants, Trees & Rocks COST: $200 weekly 8:30 -1:00.

Contact Debbie Gaston at 512-217-1448.

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Sunday, June 20

52nd Annual Western Days Festival June 24-26th Historic Elgin Carnival, Volleyball, Horseshoe, Washer and Softball tournaments, Arts & Craft vendors and Food galore!

Live music.

Visit ElginTxChamber.com

Jun 26 Disc Golf In the Park Riverbend Park 107 SH-71 W Smithville, Tx 78957 10am-11am Free

Saturday, July 24th Annual Casino Night 6 to 10 pm Gaming, music, food and drinks.

Brought to you by the Smithville Chamber of Commerce Smithville Recreation & Event Center 105 Gazley, Smithville Sunday, July 4th

Every Third Tuesday 6-9pm Sponsored by

Blake's Music Shop OPEN MIC NIGHT at Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard 601 Chestnut Bastrop

Fireworks Saturday June 3rd Fisherman's Park Bastrop Bastrop Town & Country Magazine Accepting Submissions for Fall Journal Calendar BastropMagazine@gmail.com

First Saturday in August Traditional White Linen Night August 7, 2021 Join Bastrop Town & Country Magazine and Karen Derr Realtors for a Pre-White Linen Night HH Thurs, August 5 2-4pm 1010 Chestnut Bastrop

Copper Shot Distillery Every Fri-Sat 6pm to 9pm 809 Main Bastrop Neighbors' Kitchen & Yard Every Fri-Sun (Check FB for times) 601 Chestnut (Crossing) Bastrop Soul Man Sam LIVE @ the Fat Cat Lounge Sat 12th June (web for tickets) 301 Main Smithville The 1st Thursday every month 'The Farm Street Opry' at the Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center - 5:30 Door Open - 7pm Showtime FarmStreetOpry.com $7.50 at the Door

"YOU AREN'T LEARNING ANYTHING IF YOU'RE TALKING." ONLY U.S. PRESIDENT TO DATE BORN IN TEXAS

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PRESIDENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON BORN AUGUST 27,1908

Daniela Vlad opened her design studio and boutique last year at 918 Main Street in Bastrop.

The fashion designer came to the Austin area for a change of climate and a change of pace after having a studio in New York's Garment District. Originally from Romania, she moved here with her mother and just recently celebrated her first wedding anniversary with husband Josh LaDue, whom she met here in Bastrop. Vlad has created an exciting space in a historic downtown building where customers can catch a glimpse of the workroom where made-to-measure designs are produced, including one-of-a-kind wedding gowns. Her ready-to-wear offerings include her own Perspective line of modern classics. She also offers alteration services and tuxedo rentals. "I love having my studio and boutique in this historic space," Vlad shares. The antique brick walls and oak floors are the perfect backdrop for the quality craftsmanship Daniela Vlad Design Studio + Boutique offers clients.

THE YOUNG BOHEMIANS OF MAIN ST. 2020 SAW A COURAGEOUS CROP OF YOUNG BUSINESS OWNERS DECIDE TO STAKE THEIR CLAIM ON MAIN STREET. INNOVATIVE, CREATIVE, MULTI-TASKERS RUNNING ON CAFFEINE AND PASSION, THE SHOPS THEY'VE CREATED WILL LURE YOU AWAY FROM AMAZON AND BACK TO YOUR HOMETOWN DOWNTOWN. "I wanted to own a historic downtown building and my one criteria was it had to have exposed brick walls," says Desiree Laux, owner of Black and White Interiors. She purchased the building, complete with tall brick walls, at 1015 Main in Bastrop and opened her boutique and showroom just in time for the 2020 holidays. She and her husband Nick live in a historic home in Bastrop, but soon will be moving to a 100-acre farm, and that suits Laux just fine. She grew up in a big city but she's always been a country girl at heart. Her interiors are a mix of fun and sophistication, drawing heavily on her clients' unique style and adding her own artful flair.

The boutique is open 7 days a week and she is available by appointment to consult with clients about their renovation or design projects. Laux oversees a team of trusted subcontractors, local artisans and vendors for her clients' projects. Her goal for the boutique is to offer design, renovation, and furnishing options all in one place.

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Ryan and Samantha Holiday weren't looking to open a bookstore when the circa late 1800's building at 912 Main Street in Bastrop became available.

Samantha says, "We loved the building and we considered what the space was best suited for and also what Bastrop needed. Bastrop didn't have a traditional book store." Ryan is a bestselling author and avid reader who publishes a reading list each month to his subscribers, so books were already central to their lives. Renovations began in 2020 and The Painted Porch Bookshop opened this past January. The renovation included a soaring fireplace built of books as the focal point of the store. With lots of open space and comfortable seating, it's tailor-made for gathering, Samantha has recently made the store home to an antique grand piano she's had since childhood. As Texas emerges from the pandemic, she says they plan to include a larger children's area, utilizing the building's expansive back porch. The store offers other unique items besides books.

Samantha confirms, "Everything we sell is curated by Ryan and myself and we've read and personally recommend every book we carry."

DOUBLING DOWN ON MAIN STREET Beth Neely and Shawna Bridgman both have a strong penchant for all things Texas, historic buildings, unique antiques & salvage, small town downtowns, and beautiful design in general.

Beth, a native Texan, returned to her roots after a long stint in Los Angeles, settling in Smithville and ultimately opening the Smithville General Store - a curated gift shop and coffee bar with a focus on Texas-made goods. Shawna was managing a construction project to transform a downtown auto garage into a restaurant in 2018. It didn’t take long for the two to meet and to begin collaborating together.

“With the intent of keeping our sweet historic downtown and its buildings alive and well for the long haul, we promote accelerative collaboration with local artists and other Smithville businesses.”

For their latest venture, the gorgeous building at 200 Main, built in 1898 and formerly Yerger-Hill and Son, was painstakingly preserved. The building had not changed title since 1898. Smithville General Store HOME opened in March of 2020, just two weeks before having to close down due to the pandemic.

Now the store is back open every weekend, Fri-Sun, and by appointment.

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Summer Punchy Sangria Ingredients Makes 8 Servings ½ cup brandy ¼ cup lemon juice 1 cup frozen mixed berries ⅓ cup orange juice 1 bottle dry red wine ½ cup triple sec 1 lemon, sliced into rounds 1 orange, sliced into rounds 1 lime, sliced into rounds ¼ cup white sugar (Optional) 2 cups club soda (Optional) 1 cup chopped or sliced apples (Optioinal)

Nothing says "summer" like chilled Sangria. This punched up version of a hot weather favorite fortifies the wine and gives you options to sweeten to taste. Or skip any extra sugar and use a sweeter wine. If white linen is the dress code or you've got your summer slipcovers in place, switch to white wine instead of the more traditional red.

Instructions: In a large pitcher or bowl, mix together the brandy, lemon juice, orange juice, red wine, triple sec, and sugar. Float slices of lemon, orange, and lime. Refrigerate overnight for the best flavor. For an effervescent Sangria, add club soda just before serving.

SATURDAY AUG 7, FIRST SATURDAY OF AUGUST TRADITIONAL

WHITE LINEN NIGHT The first Saturday in August is guaranteed to be blazing hot in the South and unless your selling items for back to school, shopkeepers find they need to do a little something extra to lure shoppers out and into their stores, galleries and boutiques.

That's how New Orleans boutiques and galleries on Magazine Street came up with the idea for White Linen Night. Offer something cold to drink, stay open into the cooler evening hours and encourage shoppers to stroll from shop to shop dressed in their best white linen before Labor Day comes round with its preachy dress code.

After Hurricane Katrina brought thousands of New Orleans residents to Texas, some of them decided to set up shop for their businesses in areas that reminded them of home. Thus, the tradition of White Linen Night came to Texas.

While it's usually an organized event, like in Austin's 2nd Street District and the Houston Heights, you can participate in your own hometown just by donning cool white clothes and having dinner out. Before and after dinner support your historic district businesses by doing a little strolling and shopping. We bet at least one shop owner will offer you something cool to drink.

JOIN US FOR A WHITE LINEN PRE-PARTY HH Stop by 1010 Chestnut for a Happy Hour on the Porch sponsored by Bastrop Town & Country Magazine.

Thursday, August 5th from 4 to 6 pm Enjoy White Linen Martinis and Virgin White Sangria

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2021 FATHER'S DAY JUNE 20TH, SUNDAY

Everyday Elevated & Well Deserved Indulgences Father's Day, graduation, or just a reward for goals reached...these local shops offer rare finds and artful upgrades to useful items you'll enjoy getting or gifting.

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s a gift, even if it's for yourself, more meaningful if it's part of a

unique collection, from a small producer or curated by a knowledgeable enthusiast? We think so. Here are some intriguing items that are sure to be appreciated and maybe even treasured The Painted Porch Bookshop offers a thoughtfully chosen selection of gifts. Keep sage wisdom close at hand with these beautifully minted medallions. Memento Mori - reminds you that you could leave life right now. Seven others available, each equally poignant. $26 each or $156 for the set.

912 Main Street, Bastrop.

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Objets D'art by Cool Stuff Man from LaGrange TX. Made

Neighbors' Kitchen & Yard brings you IBIH Growlers filled with craft beer brewed in Bastrop $25,.

from salvaged vintage US Military technical items.

Exclusively at Smithville General Store HOME Staring at $175

Bring growler back any Wednesday from 5p - 9p for a $10 fill to-go!

Custom made knives by 17 year old Augustus Klein, Weimer TX Chef Knives starting at $900 - Available at Smithville General Store HOME

Vodka, Moonshine or Whiskey from Copper Shot Distillery, 809 Main St. Bastrop.

Complete with signature Copper Shot Glass- $35.

Texas Hill Country Gear from Painted Porch Bookshop, Bastrop

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Summer Home "To Do"

After storms, have your roof inspected for damage.

Pressure wash your driveway and patio to make entertaining more enjoyable.

Check gutters and drainage around foundation to divert water to prevent shifting and movement.

Drain and clean your hot water heaters.

Clean refrigerator coils so they run efficiently.

Reverse the direction of your ceiling fan so that it pushes the cool air downward.

Check for leaks next to showers and toilets and under sinks.

Change your AC filter to make sure spring pollen and pollutants are not clogging it up.

Check weatherstripping around doors, including your garage door.

Replace where necessary to keep cool air in and hot air out.

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Alan Butler, owner of Butler Contracting, gives expert advice on regular home maintenance items that will help you keep your home in top condition.

Central Texas sun is brutal but don't crawl under a rock when it comes to home maintenance.

Don’t have time to do these things yourself?

Consider a Home Service Plan. To contact Butler Contracting call 844-628-8537 or visit https://butler.contractors

THE BEST THING I EVER ATE...

LATELY If you haven't yet stopped by Yoli's food trailer in Bastrop on Chestnut Street, you're missing an extensive authentic Mexican menu with tortas, nopales breakfast tacos, carne guisada, and everything else you're looking for.

Honestly, I'm sure it's all delicious but every time we're there, it's for the smoked brisket tacos. Served on a homemade flour tortilla they press right there at the counter in the front window, fresh pico and their own smoked brisket that gives Southside a run for its money and in fact, is in a league of its own.

Yoli's is a great little food trailer that's open 5 am to 2 pm, Mon-Sat for a quick bite. Or stay a while and enjoy a cold TopoChico under their covered seating

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Yoli's Tacos and More 1106 Chestnut, Bastrop (512) 629-8410

Answers for last issues' crossword!

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