No Passport Required
Welcome to July and our “Explore” issue. Summer plans and travel may be on the horizon for many of us, but this month, we are also celebrating the remarkable places to discover right here in our own community.
What better way to explore Rome than dining with Valerio and Gina Lombardozzi at Bottega Salaria? Located at 312 E Austin Street, this intimate restaurant, set inside a tiny home with an expansive patio, now welcomes packed crowds who do not need passports to travel.
The Lombardozzis welcomed Fredericksburg City Lifestyle Magazine to taste and experience Rome through original and seasonal dishes, thoughtful hospitality and a well-orchestrated staff intent on parlaying the spirit of Roman dining. Thank you writer Caroline Heiberg and photographer Ava Snoozy for sharing a charming piece of Rome in our “Burg”.
Writer Amy Tucker takes us inside three distinctive art spaces in the Texas Hill Country in this issue. Our local galleries are filled with imagery to explore and expand our sense of discovery; please support and “Explore” them for yourself.
This issue, we also explore Seasons, the event space owned and operated by Kari and Gary Johnson of The Preserve. This space is truly magical, built to accommodate community events, corporate gatherings, weddings and celebrations of all kinds. With its connection to The Preserve and all the animals that call it home, Seasons may leave guests wondering whether they are in Australia, Southeast Asia, Africa or the Texas Hill Country.
Claire Richardson is a wine maker and an explorer. Amie Nemic details Richardson’s new endeavors, including her work with women in hospitality and wine “exploration” both here and abroad.
We want to again offer our prayers to all affected by last year’s floods. I have seen Kerrville come back stronger every day, and I am so honored to be a part of this community.
Whatever your July plans may be, we are so very thankful that you choose to read our monthly publication.
Thank you for “Exploring” with us.
Kindest regards,
KIMBERLY GILES, PUBLISHER @FREDERICKSBURG_CITYLIFESTYLE
July 2026
PUBLISHER
Kimberly Giles | Kimberly.Giles@citylifestyle.com
MANAGING EDITOR
Caroline Heiberg | caroline.heiberg@citylifestyle.com
STAFF WRITER
Amy Tucker | amy@gurldesign.com
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amie Nemec
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Ava Snoozy, Erica Falbaum, Amy Tucker, Jonathan King Photography, Danielle Lochte
Corporate Team
CEO Steven Schowengerdt
President Matthew Perry
COO David Stetler
CRO Jamie Pentz
CoS Janeane Thompson
AD DESIGNER Andrew Sapad
LAYOUT DESIGNER Amanda Schilling
QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Megan Cagle
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From Rome to Fredericksburg
Curated Food & Wine Excellence
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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN
On May 9th, 2026, the Lincoln Street Makers Market officially launched, bringing together local artisans, artists, musicians, textile makers and jewelry designers to share their work with the community.
On May 9th, 2026, the Lincoln Street Makers Market officially launched, bringing together local artisans, artists, musicians, textile makers and jewelry designers to share their work with the community. Want to be seen in the magazine?
From Rome to Fredericksburg
An Italian restaurateur brings Roman hospitality, community and the spirit of home to Fredericksburg
Inside Bottega Salaria, Roman hospitality is a way of life. For owner Valerio Lombardozzi, the restaurant is not simply about serving Italian food in Fredericksburg, but recreating the atmosphere, connection and sense of community he grew up with outside Rome. From the menu and imported tile to the outdoor gathering spaces, nearly every detail reflects the rhythms of Italian culture and the feeling of home he found again in the Texas Hill Country.
THE ROOTS OF ROMAN HOSPITALITY
I grew up in a small town outside of Rome, something very similar to Fredericksburg. My grandparents had a
Roman restaurant for 55 years. That’s where I got my first experience with restaurants and hospitality. I decided to go to the next level, so I went to six years of culinary school. Having experience outside of my grandparents’ restaurant opened doors to many opportunities. I worked with the Four Seasons, worked with top-tier chefs, lived in different countries around Europe and learned three languages besides Italian. Eventually, I decided to go back to my roots and took a position back in Rome. Two weeks later, I met my wife and moved from Rome to Houston. In the States, I spent years in different cities and worked in different venues ranging
ARTICLE BY CAROLINE HEIBERG | PHOTOGRAPHY BY AVA SNOOZY
Inside Bottega Salaria, an intimate dining room creates an elevated and personal atmosphere.
from the Four Seasons to Michelin-star restaurants. After working for twelve years with the same company, I felt that it was time for me to fly away and build my own dream. I always felt that Fredericksburg was missing an authentic Italian restaurant. So I said, well, let’s get out of the stressful Michelinstarred world and go back to my roots.
FROM ROME TO FREDERICKSBURG; A FAMILIAR LANDSCAPE
As soon as I stepped into the town of Fredericksburg, I felt a connection. To feel at home again while being so far away from Italy was important; the sense of community reminded me in many ways of where I grew up. People take their time to connect with one another. They are supportive of farmers and local products. The tradition of festivity in this town was a big plus, especially events like Oktoberfest. Even the walkability of Fredericksburg, you can tell that people really care about taking their time and connecting with one another. And, the landscape–there are so many aspects of Fredericksburg I enjoy, coming from Italy.
MORE THAN SERVICE
Roman hospitality means it comes from your heart. It’s doing something that you enjoy, something that you CONTINUED >
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throughout
Hospitality is found in both the food and the smallest details of service.
The roots
where generations of food, family and Roman hospitality first shaped the
of Bottega Salaria trace back to Italy,
vision.
Fresh pasta is at the heart of Bottega Salaria, where traditional Roman recipes meet the pace and charm of the Hill Country.
Details
Bottega Salaria, from kitchen tools to outdoor greenery, help create the feeling of a Roman neighborhood restaurant in Fredericksburg.
Top: Owners Valerio and Gina opened Bottega Salaria as a way to share Roman food, hospitality and tradition with Fredericksburg.
Bottom: A vintage-style meat grinder hints at the hands-on preparation behind Bottega Salaria’s kitchen, where tradition is part of the process.
love. It’s connected to my roots, how I grew up. Everybody that comes to your home enjoys their time in a genuine way. One thing I realized when I came to the States is that many restaurants were focused only on executing everything perfectly, and there was no soul, even in a simple coffee shop. I go to the same coffee shops several times a week, and no one ever says, “Welcome back,” or, “Your usual?” For me, it’s like, why? Why don’t they take the time and make customers feel at home? Many tourists go to Italy and come back and say, the lifestyle is completely different than here, and it’s true. We welcome people and show who we are and what we do. Part of Italian culture is being together, enjoying the little things, enjoying moments, and not always living in the busy rush of life.
“Roman hospitality means it comes from your heart.”
BRINGING ITALY TO THE TABLE
The menu is concept driven, not chef driven. I put it together myself based on how I grew up. Rome has been around for more than 2,000 years. Many recipes have been around for years and we’re not trying to reinvent the wheel. What I brought to Bottega Salaria is a culinary experience rooted in my region of Italy. I put together the different dishes growing up in the area; what my mom was cooking, what my grandma made on Sundays, what I ate at my friends’ houses when their parents cooked. When I was going to the beach, what drink was I ordering? When I was going to the mountain to ski, what kind of drink was I looking for? Every piece of the restaurant, from the drink menu to lamps to tile brought from Italy reflects a piece of home.
GATHERING, THE ROMAN WAY
Tex-Mex and Mexican are two different ways of cooking. We go above and beyond in what we do, but for people looking for Italian-American cuisine, Bottega Salaria is not that. It is an authentic experience of Roman cuisine. In country towns outside of Rome, the family-style culture of eating and sharing is big. La Fraschetta Romana is the casual outdoor community-table experience we wanted to recreate here. People who have dogs or want something more relaxed can come to the garden and order imported cheese, fresh homemade bread and the pizzas we make daily. Italian culture is about engaging with people; for us, it is happiness. We are not looking for a luxury experience, but something familiar and fun. Sometimes in Italy, you even bring your own food and they sell wine to you. But here, the only thing you have to bring is yourself. And joy.
Bottega Salaria
Bottega Salaria balances refined, upscale indoor dining with La Fraschetta Romana, an outdoor garden space inspired by the relaxed communal traditions of the Italian countryside.
Photo: Owners Valerio and Gina Lombardozzi bring generations of Roman hospitality to Fredericksburg with the food, warmth and gathering traditions he grew up with.
A WILDER Gathering
Champagne, wildlife and wide-open views come together at Seasons, where celebrations unfold in the middle of a living landscape.
SEASONS EVENT VENUE AT THE PRESERVE REIMAGINES HILL COUNTRY GATHERINGS
ARTICLE BY CAROLINE HEIBERG | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIELLE LOCHTE
The drive from Fredericksburg into The Preserve feels like crossing into another ecosystem entirely. Cedar, oak and Hill Country brush give way to magnolia trees lining the entrance, their dense green canopies softening the landscape. Native to parts of Southeast Asia, the magno lias subtly signal a shift; southeast Asian elephants may be waiting to greet guests near the entrance, creating the disorient ing sensation that the landscape no lon ger belongs to Texas. Hearts are humbled as they walk into the territory of gentle giants, where the ordinary boundaries of an event venue begin to disappear.
Seasons operates as the event venue for The Preserve, a 57-acre elephant preserve and conservation-focused facility in the Texas Hill Country. While The Preserve itself came first, Seasons evolved naturally from the property’s existing architecture. Today, the space hosts corporate retreats, rehearsal dinners, fundraisers, trade shows and experiential gatherings designed around The Preserve.
It is not simply the presence of wild life that separates Seasons from a tra ditional event venue, but the way The Preserve becomes woven directly into the experience. The venue’s floor to ceiling windows frame a hallmark Hill Country landscape view. Just beyond, the covered back deck is a serene space with rocking chairs, breezy air and kookaburras laughing in the dis tance. The connection does not stop
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at a distant view. Corporate groups often rotate between presentations inside Seasons and guided Preserve experiences outside, including elephant encounters and tours of the property. During receptions and gatherings, porcupines, kangaroos and other ambassador animals may be brought onto the back deck for guests to meet while overlooking The Preserve.
That immersive philosophy reflects the lives of the people behind The Preserve. Owners Gary and Kari Johnson have spent decades working with elephants, long before Seasons or even The Preserve existed. Kari began apprenticing under her stepfather, an elephant trainer in Texas, when she was only 14 years old. Gary developed his fascination with elephants as a child in Southern California and eventually acquired his first elephant at just 16. Together, the couple built their lives around elephant care and conservation, eventually creating The Preserve that now surrounds Seasons. “This isn’t just a business,” Kari explained. “This is our life. This is what we live for.”
Foundation, an organization Gary helped found in 1998 to support elephant conservation efforts around the world. Through both Seasons and The Preserve itself, the Johnsons hope to create direct encounters that foster deeper public understanding of elephants and the threats they face in the wild. For Kari, that emotional connection is central. “Once you’ve met an elephant,” she explains, “you’re going to do anything you can to help them if you get a chance.”
“Once you’ve met an elephant, you’re going to do anything you can to help them if you get a chance."
That commitment shapes The Preserve at every level. It is accredited by the Zoological Association of America and undergoes regular USDA animal welfare inspections. The Preserve also partners closely with the International Elephant
That connection is what makes Seasons standout from a traditional event space. Most venues are carefully designed to remove unpredictability, sealing guests inside controlled environments where the outside world fades into the background. Seasons depends on the opposite. The Preserve remains present throughout the experience–expansive, alive and impossible to fully choreograph. Long after the events end and the elephants wander back into the trees, conversations surrounding the animals linger. Their presence offers something rare: the opportunity to explore a world few people ever encounter close up. The menu at a wedding reception will fade from memory, but the feeling of standing within sight of an elephant, close enough to hear the movement of its breath and watch an entire crowd fall silent in awe, is never forgotten.
The WanderingWinemaker
Inside the evolving career of Texas winemaker Claire Richardson
Claire Richardson doesn’t want to be known as a great female winemaker. She wants to be known as a great winemaker, period. In a Texas wine industry still evolving and expanding, her influence is becoming difficult to ignore.
WINEMAKER
Richardson’s path into wine began with a love of food, wine and travel, eventually leading her to William Chris Vineyards in 2018. There, she learned winemaking from the ground up, while expanding her experience through harvests in New Zealand, where the opposite growing season allowed her to work multiple harvests within the same year. The experience sharpened both her technical skills and her understanding of wine beyond Texas. By the end of 2021, William Chris Wine Company named Richardson winemaker of the newly acquired Uplift Vineyard near Burnet. The 78-acre estate includes 55 planted acres and 13 grape varieties, with only a small portion of the fruit ultimately becoming Uplift wines. The wines are crafted to tell the story of the land while offering an upscale, private tasting experience.
EXPLORER
At the same time Richardson was taking the reins at Uplift, she was also creating something of her own. Through Explore Oeno, she
ARTICLE BY AMIE NEMEC
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERICA FALBAUM
leads small-group wine travel experiences designed to give guests a deeper look into wine regions around the world. For Richardson, the project connects two things that have long shaped her life: winemaking and travel. Rather than simply organizing trips, Richardson hopes to recreate the kinds of experiences that shaped her own career and perspective. “It’s really about sharing those types of experiences with other people,” she said.
COMMUNITY
PILLAR
That same desire to create meaningful experiences extends beyond the vineyards and travel itineraries. Alongside co-worker Valerie Elkins, Richardson co-founded Grafted, an organization supporting women in the wine and hospitality industries through networking, mentorship and professional development. The idea grew out of informal gatherings between female leaders before
At Grafted, the organization she helped found, Richardson extends her work beyond winemaking, creating space for connection, education and community.
expanding into something larger. The name itself is inspired by the process of grafting a vine to its rootstock, a practice that strengthens resilience and sustains growth. “Just as the root system provides nutrients, water and energy for a vine, we believe women thrive when connected to a strong network and community,” shared the founders. “Grafted is about creating that foundation so we can grow, adapt and lead with confidence.” Through workshops and events, Grafted provides practical tools and support aimed at helping people navigate both their careers and daily lives. “Whether that’s ways of thinking, drawing boundaries, time blocking your schedule so that you
don’t become overwhelmed, it’s these little things that, together, make a big difference,” Richardson said. The goal is not only professional growth, but also creating a stronger sense of community within an industry that can often feel demanding and isolating. Whether she is crafting wines at Uplift, leading travelers through wine regions abroad or building spaces for mentorship and connection through Grafted, Claire Richardson represents a new generation helping shape the future of Texas wine culture — one rooted as much in people and experience as the wine itself.
Richardson's work has taken her beyond Texas, where travel, harvests and shared experiences continue to shape her perspective as a winemaker.
Claire Richardson brings global perspective to Texas winemaking.
LITTLE Town, BIG Art
An artful route through Hill Country galleries
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY TUCKER
Rural areas are rarely associated with contemporary galleries or museum-level collections, yet some of the most significant art spaces are found far from major metropolises. Tucked into small towns and serene river communities, these Hill Country galleries and museums are bringing internationally recognized artists, major collections and ambitious exhibitions into unexpected corners of Central Texas. Those willing to explore beyond Fredericksburg’s main streets and tasting rooms may discover that some of the area’s most memorable destinations are its galleries, museums and artist spaces.
CONTEMPORARY ART IN MARBLE FALLS
In downtown Marble Falls, Art House brings museum-caliber contemporary art to the Hill Country. Created by collectors and philanthropists Jeannie and Mickey Klein in collaboration with Texas architecture firm Lake Flato, the gallery offers a striking contrast to the traditional expectations of a small-town art space. Limestone walls, a composed landscape and an airy modern interior create a peaceful setting that invites visitors to linger. Gallery director Grace Dunn helps make the space approachable for visitors unfamiliar with contemporary art, offering context without removing the viewer’s opportunity to interpret the work for themselves.
What makes Art House particularly remarkable is the caliber of work on view. The Kleins’ collection includes internationally recognized artists alongside emerging voices, reflecting decades of collecting driven as much by curiosity and passion as reputation. The current exhibition, Words Matter, on view through October, explores language, politics, identity and memory through works that range from deeply personal to powerfully confrontational.
The gallery's clean lines and natural materials create a calm backdrop for ambitious contemporary exhibitions in the Hill Country.
Across the Hill Country, galleries and museums are bringing major collections, public art and ambitious exhibitions to places visitors may not expect.
Art House demonstrates that world-class art does not belong exclusively to large cities or major museums. In Marble Falls, it exists free and open to the public.
BIG ART, SMALL TOWN
In a town better known for antique stores and river roads, Center Point Art brings internationally recognized contemporary art to rural Kerr County. The project began with the late Ed Story, who restored historic buildings throughout town, preserving its character while making room for new cultural energy. Today, his daughter, interior designer Sara Story, continues that vision
Miss Forest by Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara greets visitors outside Center Point Art, signaling the scale and ambition of the project.
The Museum of Western Art houses Western paintings, bronze sculptures, artifacts and decorative objects inside a hacienda-style building.
Art House in downtown Marble Falls brings museumcaliber contemporary art to the Hill Country in a setting designed to feel both open and approachable.
through an evolving gallery and artist residency program that draws internationally recognized artists to the Hill Country.
Exhibitions feature American and international artists displayed throughout restored historic spaces that feel both refined and approachable. Outside, visitors are greeted by the monumental sculpture Miss Forest by celebrated Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara, creating a sense that this is not an ordinary small-town gallery. The residency program invites artists to live and work in Center Point while drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape and community.
WESTERN ART ALONG THE GUADALUPE
Tucked along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, The Museum of Western Art houses an extensive collection of Western art and artifacts inside a hacienda-style building designed by Texas architect O’Neil Ford. From the outside, the museum appears understated. Inside, soaring ceilings, mesquite floors, saltillo tile and carefully lit galleries open into a much larger space than visitors expect.
The collection extends far beyond traditional Western paintings. Visitors move between large-scale bronze sculptures, contemporary and historic paintings, carved wood, textiles, saddles, holsters, firearms and an extensive barbed wire collection that traces the settlement and transformation of the American West. Among the museum’s most significant artifacts is the battle-worn headdress of Quanah Parker, the last chief of the Comanche Nation, a powerful and deeply personal object connected to the complex history of the American frontier.
The museum maintains deep ties to the Cowboy Artists of America and its annual Roundup exhibition. This year, several award-winning artists were only 20 years old, reflecting a younger generation shaping the future of Western art. Visitors may even encounter artist-in-residence Jason Scull working in his on-site studio– an up-close look at the creative process itself.
Families will appreciate the Journeys West interactive children’s gallery, where children can explore pioneer life through hands-on activities, storytelling, wagons and dress-up spaces. The Museum of Western Art preserves the craftsmanship, storytelling and evolving identity of the American West while making those histories feel accessible to new audiences and generations.
Hill Country Galleries
Beyond Fredericksburg's tasting rooms and town squares, the Hill Country offers more to explore. In Marble Falls, Center Point and Kerrville, galleries and museums bring contemporary art, Western history, major collections and working artists into places visitors may not expect.
Art House:
300 Main Street, Marble Falls, Texas
Open Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Center Point Art: 313 FM 480 (San Antonio Street), Center Point, Texas
Open Thursday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Museum of Western Art: 1550 Bandera Highway, Kerrville, Texas
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Each stop offers a different view of the Hill Country; contemporary art in Marble Falls, public sculpture in Center Point and Western history in Kerrville.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
MAKEUP BY MIKAYLA CRANE
The 10% Target Mindset
Jen Cohen ON THE PRACTICE OF ASKING FOR WHAT YOU WANT
Winnipeg in the winter, and a 17-year-old waits 45 minutes in the cold for Keanu Reeves. Her fingers are numb. She is not there for an autograph. She is there to ask him to appear in her audition tape for MuchMusic, Canada’s MTV. When he finally agrees, she writes her number on a gum wrapper with a borrowed lip liner.
He calls days later.
That 17-year-old was Jen Cohen — fitness expert, host of the Habits & Hustle podcast, and best-selling author. She has built a career on the premise her frostbitten afternoon proved. She calls the practice the 10% Target: 10 attempts at whatever you want most in life.
The premise is simple. Most people never make one attempt. Almost nobody makes two. The math works in favor of the person who keeps going.
The top-rated Habits & Hustle podcast has logged hundreds of conversations with high performers and the people who study what the body does to the mind. Her TEDx talk, The Secret to Getting Anything You Want in Life, has traveled widely inside Fortune 500 sales-training rooms. On the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Cohen sits down to share the working rules that are the foundation of her latest book, Bigger, Better, Bolder.
“You have to be the CEO of your own life.”
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Discover the full 10% Target Mindset framework.
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MAKE TEN ATTEMPTS
The door opens, or another door does. The unmade attempt and the refused one leave you in the same place — except one of them teaches you something.
STACK THE DECK
Cohen frames her habits as a wager: How do I stack the deck so I win more than I lose? The workout happens first, and the food decisions follow. The email follow-up gets sent, and the answer arrives. The choices compound in a single direction.
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DISCIPLINE IS A PRACTICED SKILL, NOT AN INHERITANCE
No one is born with it. The people who look disciplined are running a routine they have rehearsed long enough that it no longer feels like effort. The reps are the skill. Miss them, and the skill fades, the same as any other.
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SELF-TALK ONLY WORKS WHEN THE BODY BACKS IT UP
Confidence does not arrive by repeating the word. It arrives after the body has done the thing — the workout finished, the cold walk endured, the email sent. The mind takes its cues from what the body proves it can do. Talk follows action, not the other way around.
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NEVER MISS A MONDAY
The first decision sets the slope of the rest. Skip the Monday workout, and the rest of the week tends to follow. Hold the line on Monday, and the slope tilts the other way.
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PEACH
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PERFECT
Peak peach season meets buttery cast-iron baking in this classic dessert from Chef Leo
Every summer, roadside peach stands begin appearing across Fredericksburg and the Hill Country, one of Texas' sweetest traditions. Known for their juicy texture and balanced sweetness, Fredericksburg peaches are at their best during the heat of the summer. The roadside stands fill up, the orchards buzz with families and pickers and the scent of ripe peaches hangs heavy in the warm air. Fredericksburg peaches have earned their reputation for good reason. Thanks to the region's hot days, cool nights and mineral-rich soil, these peaches develop an incredible sweetness balanced by just enough tartness to keep every bite bright and juicy. Locals wait all year for the first baskets to appear, and chefs across the Hill Country know there's no better way to honor peach season than with a classic dessert that lets the fruit shine. Chef Leo's skillet peach cobbler keeps things simple with ripe peaches and a buttery batter. Baked in a cast iron skillet until bubbling and golden, this cobbler captures everything people love about summer in Texas. The peaches soften into a rich syrup while the buttery topping crisps at the edges and stays tender in the center. It's rustic, comforting and meant to be shared straight from the skillet, served warm with vanilla ice cream. It's the kind of recipe passed around during peak peach season and pulled from the oven all summer long.
Fresh Fredericksburg peaches signal the arrival of one of the Hill Country's sweetest summer traditions.
CHEF LEO'S SKILLET
PEACH COBBLER:
INGREDIENTS:
For the Peach Filling:
• 2 1/2 Cups sliced peaches
• 1 Teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 Cup brown sugar
For the Cobbler Topping:
• 1 Cup granulated sugar
• 1 Cup all purpose flour
• 1 Teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 Cup milk
• 1/2 Cup unsalted butter
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350˚F.
2. Mix sugar, flour, baking powder and milk in a bowl.
3. In a cast iron skillet, melt butter until it browns.
4. Pour above mixture into skillet onto melted butter. Do not stir.
5. Mix the fruit, cinnamon, and vanilla together.
6. Place fruit topping over the top of the batter. Do not mix.
7. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
SERVE:
Slice and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Fresh Fredericksburg peaches bake beneath a golden cast iron crust in Chef Leo's warm summer cobbler.
Fresh Fredericksburg peaches signal the arrival of one of the Hill Country's sweetest summer traditions.
events
JULY 4TH
Kerrville’s Fourth on the River
Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive | 10:00 AM
Celebrate Independence Day along the Guadalupe River with a full day of family-friendly activities, live music, food vendors and fireworks. Hosted by The Arcadia Live, the celebration includes the First Annual Cornhole Tournament beginning at 10:00 AM, live music starting at 3:15 PM and fireworks at 9:45 PM. Performers include Los Juanos, William Beckmann, Jamie Lin Wilson and Junior Brown.
JULY 4TH
Fourth of July Parade & Patriotic Program
Main Street: 126 W. Main St., Fredericksburg, TX | 10:00 AM
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our independence in downtown Fredericksburg with a patriotic parade along Main Street, followed by a program and concert at Marktplatz. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. The celebration will also include a noon bell ringing by Fredericksburg churches.
JULY 20TH - 24TH
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Preview Week
Various Locations; Fredericksburg | 9:00 AM
Explore the flavors of the Texas Hill Country during the Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Preview Week, a series of intimate culinary events held throughout Fredericksburg. The week features chef dinners, tastings and curated food and wine experiences leading up to the festival, celebrating local wine, agriculture and culinary innovation. Tickets and details are available through Fredericksburg Food & Wine.
THE AMERICAN SPIRIT.
Celebrate 250 years of the American Spirit with Garrison Brothers Bourbon. Every red, white, and blue wax-dipped bottle is a toast to freedom and a tribute to all American heroes. Scan to support Boot Campaign and give back to those who’ve given so much.
