Grandma’s peach cobbler
My grandma likes to remind me that she no longer cooks. “I don’t cook anymore,” she’ll say when we’re discussing what we’re going…
My grandma likes to remind me that she no longer cooks. “I don’t cook anymore,” she’ll say when we’re discussing what we’re going…
There’s a dish known as Austin baked beans. It’s a riff on Boston baked beans with a Texas twist, hence the use of…
One weekend, friends were getting together for a backyard barbecue. The hosts were providing the main course and they asked their guests to…
I was on the hunt for a cowboy hat in San Miguel de Allende’s outdoor market. As my friends and I weaved our…
Some friends of mine have been teaching me how to cook with logs and fire on an offset smoker. The upside is that…
Pork carnitas ribs are slowly cooked in a citrus and garlic glaze until the meat is savory, tangy, and rich, much like its Tex-Mex namesake.
Dewberry jam is a quick and easy sweet spread made from wild blackberries, lemon juice, and sugar. No pectin required and a delicious taste of Texas spring!
This year, I missed the Hill Country display of bluebonnets. This makes me sad as I understand it was a banner year. But…
One of the first desserts I ever made was Rice Krispies treats. This combination of puffed cereal, butter, and melted marshmallows is a…
Beer, Cheddar, cream cheese, and pickled jalapeños come together for a cool and creamy dip that goes well cold beverages, pretzels, and crackers.
Ripe strawberries, spinach, yogurt dressing, Feta cheese, and a granola croutons are in this welcome salad that’s a Texan classic.
The past couple of years have not been kind to restaurants and we’ve lost quite a few. One that has been lamented is…
A few years ago, a shop in New York that specializes in vintage restaurant plates had on display white mugs marked with the…
Recently, I’ve been feeling nostalgic for the cafeteria experience. While there are many dishes I’ve enjoyed there over the years, there was always…
When I arrived at the church potluck in Chambersville, Texas, on the counter was the usual assortment of luncheon dishes such as deviled…
The first time I went to Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue in Tomball, I loaded up on the usual favorites—tender moist brisket, juicy sausage,…
Fried chicken livers with cream gravy are a classic Texan dish, but you don’t see them very often these days. This is a shame as these crunchy nuggets always hit the spot.