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Photo by Stuart Villanueva DEPARTMENTS 38 DOWN THE HATCH The right tools make pouring proper holiday libations a snap 44 TASTE OF TEXAS Hard cider marinade intensifies this classic pork-and-apple pairing 48 GAME ON Tex-Mex meets the coast in this fresh fish dish 50 DESSERT ISLAND This creamy, festive Italian dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings 52 DOWN HOME This toddler-approved recipe is healthy and delicious 54 COUNTER CULTURE Historic east end island kitchen gets an elegant and modern makeover 64 HOMEPORT Couple doubles the size of quaint seaside cabin in Kemah 82 GARDEN VARIETY With some work now, bluebonnets will blossom come springtime 54 96 HOOKED Frigid weather makes for hot angling, so layer up and throw down 100 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 112 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 124 SHUTTERBUGS readers share their coastal photos 648 COASTMONTHLY.COM | DeCeMber 2022 NOW BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY! 21706 Burnet • Galveston (409) 497-4152 • Reservations Accepted Private dining available up to 100 © Copyright: Coast Monthly is published by The Daily News. 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