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Photo by Stuart Villanueva DEPARTMENTS 48 HOOKED Foul winter weather makes a good time to tackle your tackle box 52 GARDEN VARIETY The new year is the perfect time to plant a tree 58 HOMEPORT Harborwalk house serves as a perfect mini vacation for family 64 COUNTER CULTURE A remodeled Santa Fe kitchen makes room for more friends, family and baking 72 DOWN THE HATCH A sobering look at cocktail trends for the new year 76 DOWN HOME This lentil soup makes it easy to keep healthy resolutions all year 80 TASTE OF TEXAS Cheese elevates a poor man’s porridge into a casserole worthy of gatherings 84 GAME ON Savor the flavor of this flame-kissed backstrap 52 86 DESSERT ISLAND How a ‘happy accident’ led to crêpes and this delicious dessert 96 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 104 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 112 SHUTTERBUGS readers share their coastal photos 728 COASTMONTHLY.COM | JANuArY 2022 sales@outsideoasis.com www.outsideoasis.com Outdoor Living $500 Off All Patio Additions Expires 1-31-22 Patios, Outdoor Kitchens, Hardscape, Pool Decks, Fire Pits, Coping & More! 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