Getting ready for the holidays means making your favorite foods. Here’s one of ours. It’s simple and yummy. Enjoy!
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In this post, learn about the Frappier Thanksgiving Tree and enjoy two comfort-food Thanksgiving recipes for your own family. In 2005, the Frappier family began gathering at StarHill Farms for Thanksgiving. Since then, they gather each year to celebrate. The time spent together has made the farm what it is today. A cherished place full of love, beauty and connection. Every year the family adds names to their Thanksgiving Tree, signifying their family’s growth and time spent together, a long-lived tradition celebrating this joyful holiday.
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In this post, we look at the intriguing loofah. The loofah plant is a versatile, easy-to-maintain, space-saving crop in StarHill Farm’s garden. Discover how to take a loofah from plant to bath buddy in today’s informative post. Also, be ready to learn new ways to use this spongy plant, like why to keep it next to your fire pit as well as your sink.
Get the inside scoop on all things Round Top Antiques Fair. From when to go, to what to wear and how to bargain, this post has got you covered.
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Learn about the special, Yaupon Holly Tree. A common tree in Texas, it may be as close to you as your own backyard! In this post, learn all about this tree’s history, benefits, and most importantly, how to roast and make your own tea out of its leaves. At StarHill Farms, we offer handmade Yaupon Tea harvested from our own Yaupon Trees. Come visit and enjoy a cup!
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In this post, Mary Frappier, farm owner, gives us a behind-the-wine look into Harvest Time at the Farm, and the complex process of harvesting grapes for winemaking. Harvest Time happens between mid-July and the end of July, depending on the weather and pH of the grapes. This is when we pick our Blanc du Bois (white) and Lenoir/Black Spanish (red) grapes and prepare to make some tasty wine we share with our guests.
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