The fall season is the perfect time to start preserving your favorite Austin food, such as fresh vegetables. Preserving fresh vegetables in Mason jars will allow you to enjoy them throughout the winter season. Here are a few tips on how to preserve your favorite vegetables in your own apartment. The first tip is to stock up on fresh vegetables right now,... [Read more...]

A traditional Austin Halloween can be a time of unhealthy indulgences not only for kids but adults as well. While kids score piles of excessively sugary candy when trick or treating, quite a few adults indulge in cupcakes and highly caloric drinks at Halloween parties, and some people may even munch on the candy meant for trick or treaters while nobody is... [Read more...]

Thanksgiving does not have to be the unhealthiest time of year. True, it is a time for what is traditionally a decadent, indulgent meal that tends to produce equally decadent leftovers. That does not mean you can’t try to sneak a little bit of healthy food into a traditional Austin Thanksgiving. Here are a few recipe ideas for lighter versions of customary... [Read more...]

No matter what the occasion, you will find a festival in Austin or nearby to celebrate it. Of course, with the internationally popular and always fun Oktoberfest coming up, there are a few Oktoberfest celebrations in the area to choose from. One of the biggest Oktoberfest festivals close to our Acacia Cliffs apartments will be in Oktoberfest Fredericksburg. This... [Read more...]

Are you looking for some good Austin good near the Acacia Cliffs apartment community? You need to try a delicious Texas BBQ! Texas barbecue started in the 17th century by the Caribbean slaves in the Carolinas. The first barbecue dinner in the United States was hosted by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. In 2000, barbecue smokers were replaced by gas-fired... [Read more...]

Seriously, how great are pumpkins? They are fun to pick, they look great and are versatile as decorations, and they are even more versatile as a culinary ingredient. Pumpkin flavor goes well in a great number of dishes, and with fall coming up now is the time to try out some new pumpkin recipes. Here are a few suggestions: Pumpkin pie is an iconic dish... [Read more...]

If you live in the Acacia Cliffs apartment community, then one Austin event you should check out is the 10th Annual Tour De Vin. The 10th Annual Tour De Vin will be held in Austin on August 24th. The event will only be a short distance away from your Acacia Cliffs apartment, allowing you to travel to the event with ease. When you attend the 10th Annual... [Read more...]

To get started, you need to get the free Austin Food Cart iphone app available for download that will make it easy to browse through restaurants to find your favorite food cart, trailer, or truck in Austin. These portable restaurants are popping up everywhere in Austin, and they are becoming an staple in our food culture. This new trend has opened up an... [Read more...]

Before you venture out to relax in the sun by the Acacia Cliffs pool, prep some food for the grill. Impress your friends by preparing some delicious recipes over an open flame, and make it a point to refine your bbq skills this summer! Here are some valuable grilling tips from bhg.com: *Direct vs. Indirect Cooking Can't decide whether to use a direct... [Read more...]

Before the weather takes a turn, take advantage of the cool breeze, and round up your family and friends for a relaxing picnic.  There are plenty of state parks with very nice amenities all over the place in Austin, and the cool breezes this year provide the perfect setting for fun! Also, keep health and food safety in mind when picnicking in Austin: *Keep... [Read more...]

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