Sherry and Laird McNeil had very specific ideas of what they wanted for a new home, but as their Realtor could confirm, theirs was a long and difficult search. The couple wanted a home with an open floor plan with the flexibility for entertaining large groups or...
Despite the bland appearance of its office-park headquarters, there’s a spicy aroma in the air at MaGi Foods that says something rich and complex is going on there. “Those are the flavors of my life,” says Kathleen Mayes, president of the company she and her husband,...
Ask any Italian mama, “What’s the single most important item on your pantry shelf?” Invariably, her answer will be pasta. Whether it plays a minor role in a major dinner, or serves as a quick dish to quell ravenous appetites, a bowl of pasta is always gladly received....
It is a great undertaking, all right — starting your own business, taking it from dream to inception, and it requires a special kind of person to be a true entrepreneur. We spoke to several successful San Antonio entrepreneurs and asked them to share bits of wisdom...
Only Good Options Asked what her parenting rules are, Jennifer Shemwell, president of Phyllis Browning Real Estate, chuckles and goes to retrieve a list from the kitchen bulletin board where she keeps it for everyone to see. It’s titled “School and Home...
Back in 1996, newcomers Kellen Kee McIntyre and her husband, Eric Lane, were exploring around one day when road repairs on Fredericksburg Road forced them to detour through the surrounding neighborhoods. “I became enchanted by the architecture of the...
Penguin Suits, Inc. Head Storyteller/President What do you do? We tell our clients’ stories through marketing to help them effectively reach their target audiences and grow their businesses. What is it that you like best about your job? Learning about my clients and...
In the world of widely respected cuisines, Tex-Mex doesn't get any — respect, that is. Historically, some of the problem has been simple exposure: The food didn't travel well beyond its natural habitat, and when it did end up elsewhere, it was tarred by the Taco-Bell...
As a hospital patient, you are not likely to have any dealings with the CEO unless you happen to be hospitalized at Methodist Hospital. There, top executive Gay Nord routinely drops in on patients and visiting family members to chat with them and get their feedback....
Carpe Motivation! Seize the momentum from the recent holidays and use it to accomplish your New Year’s resolutions, particularly those relating to food and drink excesses.Maybe you’ll want to buff up and trim down for some sun and fun on the slopes or by the water for...
Terrell Hills homes are full of surprises. Some of them house film stars, and others are artists’ abodes. Then there’s an older home on a corner lot behind a wrought iron gate. It boasts a beautiful circular drive and a sedate entry. The surprise inside is the highly...
It’s a busy First Friday in Southtown, with people milling around, visiting galleries and restaurants. On this particular night I have come to see the new paintings by Lyn Belisle shown at La Vida Gallery, a colorful little place on the northern edge of the artsy...
Ivy Zwicker Age: 38 Occupation: Director, Autism Treatment Center of San Antonio; owner, Hill Country Herbalist Personal: Married 11 years to Ryan Zwicker, director of engineering for a firm that designs and manufactures vehicle air-conditioning systems; their dog...
Love is not just for the young who have stars in their eyes and romance on their minds. Young love knows only the surface of the deep well of love. True love grows through years of devotion, tribulation, sacrifice and laughter. True love arrives when you least expect...
There’s so much more to banking than tellers and lenders and the things we see when we walk into a branch lobby. What you might not notice right away is that behind the scenes many women hold prominent positions that make the complex world of banking run smoothly. But...
As more small wineries are consumed by large corporations, there are fewer and fewer small family-owned wineries in California wine country, but Alexander Valley Vineyards in Sonoma is flourishing. The Wetzel family, proprietors of the winery, settled in the area in...
It’s not easy being an icon. Either you’re relegated to senior-citizen status and effectively ignored, or you’re constantly called into question by youngsters determined to depose you from the throne. Chef François Maeder could probably care less either way. As I...
Company: Help Me!! Tech Team Title: President What do you do? My team connects the dots of technology … I draw the line clearly so that people can see the big picture. Length of time at this job: 21 years. What is it that you like best about your job? Helping people...
