Try Some Pie (and Oatmeal)

It's not often enough that we get to the lakeside town of Marble Falls, so when we do we're sure to stop by the Blue Bonnet Cafe, a Hill Country staple since 1929. There's breakfast all day and no one will look at you crooked if you order chicken-fried steak before 11a. And honestly, what's not to love about a spot that has a Pie Happy Hour (M-F, 3-5p)?
 

 

BLUE BONNET CAFE

211 Hwy 281

Marble Falls, TX 78654

830/693-2344

http://bluebonnetcafe.net/

Afterwards we went by the ranch near Bertram (home to the world famous Labor Day Oatmeal Festival) to check out the new tank. Looks great, just no water. No water anywhere, in fact, only open and empty and brown; rather than illustrating the profound effects of drought I thought I'd show these photos of one of the fields taken last spring, wildflowers in bloom.