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Harbor Oaks Newsletter

November 2020


Remember to check out the Harbor Oaks Rockport website!  We are still looking for submissions for the monthly newsletter and the website!  We'd love to see some great fishing pictures and we especially need recipe submissions!
www.harboroaksrockport.com

The June 2020 HOPOA Board Meeting Minutes are available on our website.

Click here to view the minutes  
Copano Bay Sunset
Photo Credit: Persona Marketing

From the Rockport Pilot

Final unofficial local election results
• Patrick Rios re-elected Rockport Mayor
• Prop A - courthouse fails
• Prop B - roads/drainage approved
• Prop C - micro-hospital approved
Click Here for the County Election Website
Texas Maritime Museum

Experience the rich maritime heritage of Texas from Spanish exploration to the search for offshore oil and gas. You can experience how Texas has relied on the sea to become the great state that it is today. Fee. Located across from Rockport Harbor. Call (361) 729-6644.
Rockport Downtown Farmers' Market
 
 Be sure to check out the November Farmer's market! They will have produce, jams, jellies, honey, plants, homemade bread, local beef, and more!
 
ROCKPORT FILM FESTIVAL
Nov. 12-15

The festival weekend will include feature films, short films, and student films.
FMI: rockportfilmfest.com
 

SHOP SMALL SATURDAY
Nov. 28

Join us for special discounts and collect Round-About Cards at Participating Businesses. Click 
here . Be a part of supporting local businesses.

CHRISTMAS ON THE BEACH
Nov 29 - Jan-3

Take a free drive-thru at our beach and enjoy the lighted displays. Click
 here for details.

Shop Sassy Boutique
 
At Sassy, they work hard to find the latest fashion trends, and offer them to you at customer friendly prices. Fashions for all ages can be found. 
Whether looking for something for a special event, out for the day or hanging out at the beach, they have you covered. 
Clothing, shoes, jewelry, hats, purses, are always on the floor, but you never know what else you might find!
Make sure you stop in Sassy and say Hey!
Click Here to Shop

Chocolate Pecan Rye Pie with Chocolate Pecan Sorbet

Pie Ingredients:

  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup cane syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rye whiskey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1 9-inch pie shell, homemade or store-bought

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Add the syrups, rye whiskey, and eggs. Whisk thoroughly.

Fold in pecans and chocolate. Season with a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour the mixture into the pie shell and bake for 10 minutes on the center rack of the oven. Reduce the temperature to 375 F and bake for 35 more minutes. Remove and allow to cool at room temperature, preferably overnight.

Serve topped with a scoop of sorbet, if desired.

Sorbet Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups glucose syrup
  • ½ cup hot water
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup pecan oil (available from swiftriverpecans.com)

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Press through a fine strainer and process in an ice cream maker.

 

Source: https://texashighways.com/eat-drink/recipes/recipe-chocolate-pecan-rye-pie-with-chocolate-pecan-sorbet/
     

We need you!

The Harbor Oaks Community Newsletter is only as good as its contributions, if you'd like to contribute a recipe, a tip, or a photo of that huge redfish you caught send it to hopoa@harboroaksrockport.com.

     
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