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Photo by Stuart Villanueva DEPARTMENTS 32 HOOKED Played right, wacky spring weather can work to your advantage 42 GARDEN VARIETY Study reveals Montezuma cypress has what it takes to survive island climate 50 HOMEPORT League City visionary makes dreams of a waterfront home come true 58 COUNTER CULTURE Through videos and classes, islander shares cooking tips, techniques 62 TASTE OF TEXAS This recipe is your best bet for a home-style version of an old Texas brand 64 THE GALLEY Garlic, butter, bread, cheese and crawfish tails – what’s not to love? 66 GAME ON Smoke and time are what’s needed for this wild game snack 68 DESSERT ISLAND Apple pie has far-flung origins, but it earned its place as a national symbol 42 70 DOWN HOME This pastry-chef-approved chocolate cake will keep the compliments flowing 72 DOWN THE HATCH Spread your wings with the latest trend in craft cocktails 80 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 94 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 104 SHUTTERBUGS readers share their coastal photos 70 CORRECTION The February Down the Hatch article “The last resort” should have said La Cantera Resort in San Antonio has one golf course.8 COASTMONTHLY.COM | MArCH 2022 sales@outsideoasis.com www.outsideoasis.com $500 Off All Patio Additions Outdoor Living Spring Patios, Outdoor Kitchens, Hardscape, Pool Decks, Fire Pits, Coping & More! 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