Real Texas Guacamole

March 11, 2010

In addition to enjoying homemade Salsa or Picante Sauce, every Texan should know how to make Guacamole.
And…Every Texan has their own recipe.
This is a simple but delicious Real Texas Guacamole recipe.
Ingredients
2 Avocados
1/2 teaspoon fresh Lemon Juice
1 small Tomato, finely chopped
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh Garlic, minced
1 fresh Scallion, minced
1 tablespoon fresh Cilantro, finely [...]

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Chicken shit bingo

March 9, 2010

My nephew Michael and his wife Amy must be Real Texans….even though they live in Austin.  He is a musician, professional Cellist, and an orchestra teacher in the Austin ISD.  He is also an avid fisherman.  Amy is a grants specialist with an agency of the State of  Texas. They live in the Hays City [...]

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Real Texas Wagons

March 7, 2010

Jerry Vincent loves to celebrate the Real Texas Lifestyle and he often takes his two wagons with him.  He sleeps in one and cooks in the other and generally has a great time with his avocation of celebrating all things Texas.
He has one wagon with the Gonzales “Come And Take It” flag painted on the [...]

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Celebrate Texas History Month

March 4, 2010

March is Texas History Month
We Texans are almost always ready to celebrate something, so this month we can celebrate Texas History Month.  March is one of the most significant months as far as Texas is concerned.
Texas Independence Day is celebrated on March 2.
The Alamo fell on March 6, 1836.
And Texans were fighting for Texas Independence nearly every [...]

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Texas Independence Day

March 2, 2010

March 2 is Texas Independence Day
It’s the day a group of brave Texans met in miserable weather and conditions at Washington-on-the-Brazos in 1836 and formally cut ties to Mexico to establish the Republic of Texas.
Here’s a little inside information on what went on at that time and place.
The Texicans met to decide whether they were actually fighting [...]

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Law of the Garbage Truck

February 26, 2010

My friend Rora sent me this little ditty….when was the last time you heard of a little ditty?
Normally, I read, smile and read, and discard them later.  This time I’m sending it along to you.  If I knew the original author I would pass that along too, but it’s one of those little internet ‘ditties.’
Here [...]

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Real Texas Dance Halls

February 24, 2010

I bet there is a dance hall somewhere in your past.
It probably depends on what region of the Great State you were raised in as to where you went to your first ‘Real Texas Dance.’   Since I was raised out here in Real Texas, and the pickins’ were few and far between, I’m sure [...]

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Real Texas Breakfast Tacos

February 22, 2010

I made David these Real Texas Breakfast Tacos, and I have created myself lots more work!
He now is always asking when I’ll be making more!
Real Texas Tacos, are quick, easy to make and delicious!
Ingredients
1/2 pound Chirozo, ground
1 tablespoon Oil
2 red Potatoes, diced
1 Jalapeno, minced
1/4 cup Chicken Stock
1/2 small Onion
1 tablespoon, Cilantro
2 Eggs
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 Avocado, [...]

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Real Texas Avocado Shake

February 19, 2010

You should have seen David’s face when he started to film this recipe!  He didn’t like the idea that I was making a Real Texas recipe and wasn’t even using any Jalapenos!  I almost added the Rum, but it was still early in the day and I didn’t want to have to take a nap.
He [...]

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Visit Real Texas

February 14, 2010

You can visit nearly anywhere in Texas without spending a dime?  How is that possible you might ask?
You can visit virtually.  A bit later, I’ll give you a link to a site that can take you back to your old hometown, your old stomping grounds as it were, or back to draggin’ main in your [...]

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