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Photo by Stuart Villanueva DEPARTMENTS 36 HOMEPORT Interior details of this coastal cottage evoke designs of luxurious yachts 44 COUNTER CULTURE A League City kitchen is integral part of life for young family 50 DOWN HOME This version of sweet potato casserole is in high demand on Thanksgiving 54 DOWN HOME (SECOND HELPING) bountiful rosemary bush on island’s east end led to this savory pork dish 56 TASTE OF TEXAS Gulf-caught shrimp is the star of this creamy, classic dish 58 THE GALLEY even if Texas’ fall is fleeting, there’s time to make comforting, savory soups 60 GAME ON Don’t count on having leftovers of this smothered backstrap dish 62 DESSERT ISLAND Nuns created this sinfully good Spanish street snack 64 DOWN THE HATCH A cock and bull story about mules and how Americans came to love vodka 68 GARDEN VARIETY Some bulbs and these few tricks will fill your home with fragrant blooms this winter 78 HOOKED bet on it — cold weather means hot fishing for those spotted trout 82 STEM TO STERN built for speed and luxury, this Sea ray Flybridge is still just a boat 90 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 98 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 108 SHUTTERBUGS readers share their coastal photos 44 64 828 COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2021 409-632-0388 • www.artistboat.org Guided Kayak Adventures Join us for a unique coastal experience Join us for Unique Coastal Experiences. 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