DIY Wine Stoppers

What's better than wine and DIY? We have a great idea on how to step into summer fun!Step 1: Gather supplies! What you’ll need:A few bottles of your favorite Cupcake varietals plus the corksSea shells, starfish, or coralExact-o bladeHot glue gunGlue stickTwineStep 2: Carefully cut the lower half of a cork to form a taper.

Do's and Don'ts of Wedding Catering

Although we have seen more rainy days than sunshine lately, wedding season is in full swing! Brookshire Brothers is here to help with the following dos and don’ts of wedding catering planning. DO: Book a caterer early Caterers’ calendars quickly fill up during the busy seasons (especially May, June, November, and December), so be sure to contact them early once you have your wedding date chosen! DO: Have a realistic budget and work within your budget ...

Fire It Up Contest Winners

This list of champs is coming in hot. Congratulations to the following winners of our Fire It Up contest! They will be taking home a Kingsford grill, Kingsford charcoal and a $50 Brookshire Brothers gift card.Perry Swindle – Lufkin, TXAudrey Sutton – Nacogdoches, TXMike Nichols – Timpson, TXTanni Kirkland – Lufkin, TXSabrina Hammer – Navasota, TXAmanda Gomez – Alto, TXKen Ritcher – Carthage, TXKathy Payton – Katy, TXErnest Barker – Fairfield, TXDeborah Sawey – Brenham, TXWillie Patton – Crockett, TX ...

Summer Snackin'

School is almost out and I can see a pantry full of cookies, chips, and popcorn. This is the go-to for most school-aged kids, but what if we made healthy snacks just as available? This year, take the time to prepare some cute and healthy snacks and your kids will thank you.String Cheese & Pretzel SticksGive your kids a protein boost and a low-fat snack. This combo will keep your kids satisfied while you can catch up on a good book! ...

Pedernales Brewery Recipes

Cheddar Cheese Beer Dip featuring Pedernales Brewery’s Lobo Texas Lager and Sweet and Spicy Beer Braised Sausage featuring Pedernales Brewery’s Lobo Negro Black Lager ...

Hats Off to You!

As yet another school year is ending, senior-itis has kicked in full force for high school and college seniors alike. The only thing your student can think of is walking across the stage and receiving a diploma; but you know there is a lot that needs to happen between now and then. Senior receptions, class parties, graduation celebrations and awards banquets are just a short list of events that you’ll need to prepare for. With the help of our advice, you’ll be relaxed on graduation day knowing your parties were planned with ease.

Celebrate Mom

“Mom, is my uniform clean?” “Mom, I’m hungry.” “Mom, can you take me to the mall?” Sound familiar? You may not ever think about it but once a year, but your mother does a lot. And it’s not that your mom needs or wants praise all year, but on Mother’s Day, she is welcoming a break and some appreciation. However, not all mothers want gifts. Moms want a clean house, breakfast in bed, quality time, and a lot of love and laughter. So don’t worry about the perfect gift this year, let us help create the perfect day instead.

Tips for Cinco de Mayo

Spring is no longer waiting in the wings as summer inches closer and closer each day. The 5th of May marks the beginning of warm weather and potluck entertaining for many. New neighbors, old friends, or whoever is on the list will find plenty of reasons to mingle and enjoy memorable Latin food and fun geared to grown-ups.  ...

How to Rim a Margarita Glass

Sure salt is classic for rimming that margarita glass, but why not have some fun? We’ve got something for everyone from sweet tooth’s to spice-lovers! Here are 5 fantastic and fun ways to rim your margarita glass. First things first, no matter what you’re planning on using, you need to know how to rim that glass! It’s super simple. Start with a plate or shallow bowl of water, lime juice or lemon juice, then dip in the rim of your glass. Alternatively, you could cut a lime or lemon wedge and moisten the rim with it; it’s totally up to you.