Meet author Terry Thompson-Anderson from noon to 5 p.m. as she presents her long-awaited new book, "The Texas Hill Country, a Wine and Food Lovers Paradise." A collaboration with her photographer and sister Sandy Wilson, Professional chef and cookbook author Terry Anderson has explored every corner of the eighteen-county region, with its quaint communities and specialty farms, and discovered more than one hundred establishments that are sure to please the palate. More than a travel guide, the book is also filled with recipes that she has gathered from proprietors or developed using local food products. Sandy Wilson's stunning full-color photographs capture the diversity of the Hill Country eating experience, with its berry patches and orchards, roadside stands, artisan bakeries, boutique wineries, and vast array of restaurants serving both traditional and haute cuisine. Meet some of the other Hill country gems Terry discovered on her Hill Country travels, sample some of their specialties and take the opportunity to purchase books for all your foodie friends for Christmas complete with autographs.

Local businesses highlighted in the book are: The Great San Saba River Pecan Company, Oliver Pecan Company, G & R Grocery and Cherokee Grocery. Also included are Yumm Factory, Eve's Cafe, and Bradley Farms Goat Cheese in Lampasas. Alamosa Wine Cellars at Bend is one of the highlighted wineries.

Everyone is welcome to come out and meet the author and enjoy a complimentary wine tasting.