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San Antonio Adventures

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San Antonio is a gem with great venues, and activities for all.
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Outdoor Activities

 
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If you're looking for a family outting with the kiddos Brackenridge Park is the oasis you'll want to visit.
Home - Brackenridge Park Conservancy
 
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This is the place for goods eats, play for the kids, and visit the Tower of Americas Hemisfair is that place.  The site of the 1968 World's Fair has gotten an upgrade.
Hemisfair home of the 1968 World's Fair
 
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The Pearl is one of favorite places in downtown San Antonio. The market is open Saturday (9am to 1pm) where you'll find fresh seasonal produce & Sunday (10am to 2pm) ulinary-inspired home goods like pottery, wood crafts, and more.
Weekend Market - Pearl
 
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Acequia Park is an inclusive trail. They have paved bike paths, handicapped parking spaces, walking trails and water features.
Acequia Park
 
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Trail users can view limestone bluffs, wildflower fields, stands of beautiful cottonwoods and heritage trees.
Leon Creek Greenway System
 
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The Culebra/Helotes Creek Greenway Trail starts at the Terra Oak Trailhead and runs 2.2 miles down Helotes Creek and meets Culebra Creek. The trail continues under Loop 1604 and ties in with the trails in Culebra Creek Park.
Culebra/Helotes Creek Greenway Trail
 
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Walk through themed gardens and visit the glass conservatory
San Antonio Botanical Garden
 
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Explore iconic spots like the Sunken Garden Theater and Japanese Tea Garden. Solve riddles, complete fun challenges, and enjoy a flexible, self-guided walking tour that reveals hidden gems.
Scavenger Hunt: Bridge to Garden: The Brackenridge Park Clue Crawl

Restaurants

 
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It really depends upon your taste buds. I really enjoyed the Japanese fried rice and the spicy edamame.
Hoka Hoka Fuku
 
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I enjoyed the Chicken Teriyaki. Experience the all you can eat menu.
Izumi | Order Online | Sushi & Hibachi
 
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I like the Pasha Bowls you can build yourself.
Pasha Mediterranean Grill
 
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This is my neighborhood's little cafe and it's delightful. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Laurel Cafe
 
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So during our anniversary over the weekend, which was May 2, we decided to stop into the Yard House to have a nice meal. I had the steak bowl medium well and my husband had two different kinds of hot wings. The food was very good. Service was excelle...
San Antonio - River Walk | Locations | Yard House Restaurant

Home Recipes

Must try Home recipes I’ve enjoyed over the years. I’ve traveled all over the world and wanted to share some of my favorites.
 
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Here is a dish I made months ago. This a bowl of broccoli and cabbage, my own version of super greens. Straight-up, they’re a powerhouse of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. This is clean eating that supports overall wellness, boosts your immune sys...
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Craving something quick, healthy, and delicious? Try this easy shrimp and green bean stir-fry! Made with mushrooms, garlic, and onions, and seasoned with a touch of Cajun spice, this dish is cooked to perfection in olive oil and butter. 😋
🔹 204 cal...
🍤 Shrimp & Green Bean Stir-Fry
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Shrimp Salad Delight 🥗🍤
Today’s lunch was a fresh and vibrant shrimp salad, perfect for a healthy boost! Here’s what I used:
 • Shrimp: 200 grams (100 calories)
 • Spinach: 1 cup (7 calories)
 • Red Bell Peppers: 1/2 cup (12 calories)
 • Cherry Tom...
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What’s on your breakfast plate today? 🍳🍓
This veggie omelet is super easy to make and so yummy. Here’s how you can make it too:
Ingredients:
• Egg whites
 • Red bell pepper slices
 • Cherry tomatoes
 • Mixed greens (spinach, lettuce)
 • A pinch of ...
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No knead, no stand mixer
•3 minutes active effort – you won’t even get your hands dirty
•Dutch oven (cast iron pot) ideal but not necessary
•Incredibly forgiving dough, with rise times ranging from 2 hours to 3 days (yes, really, you choose what work...
Artisan Bread - Sugar Spun Run
 
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Tried out my new Le Creuset Petal Braiser with a colorful mix of sautéed Brussels sprouts, red onion, green beans, and mushrooms. Light olive oil, garlic powder, and a touch of sea salt. That golden sear was worth every stir. Perfect for a mindful me...
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1 pound fingerling potatoes, half lengthwise 1 tablespoon of olive oil Half tablespoon of salt 1/4 tablespoon of pepper One ripe avocado halved 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 14 ou...
Fingerling Potatoes with Avocado and Smoked Salmon
 
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This was one of those quick meals I made at home when I wanted something simple, colorful, and filling. Nothing fancy. Just pasta, fresh veggies, and a few seasonings that made it come together. Ingredients: Spaghetti or thin pasta Fresh broccoli f...
Easy Vegetarian Pasta Skillet Dinner
 
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Ingredients: For the Sticky Rice: 1 cup short-grain or sushi rice1 1/4 cups waterPinch of saltFor the Garlic Sesame Shrimp: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup mushrooms sautéed 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 table...
Garlic Sesame Shrimp over Sticky Rice ... - Facebook
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3/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons of maple syrup 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard One clove of garlic, chopped 4 (6ounce) center cut salmon fillets, skinned and boned 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt Half a teaspoon freshly ground ...
Balsamic Glazed Salmon