Real Texas Tamale Soup

January 24, 2011

Stop!  Don’t throw away your Turkey carcass!  You can make a delicious Turkey Stock… Do you have Real Texas Christmas Tamales still in your freezer?  You can make Real Texas Tamale Soup, and it’s soooo delicious.  I save all my turkey and chicken carcasses and freeze them in zip lock bags.  Then whenever I need […]

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Music Video Friday 30 – Joe Ely

January 21, 2011

Joe Ely is Texas Honky tonk music The first time I listened to Joe Ely, the song was “Musta Notta Gotta”….sleep last night. He rocks out that song and just by watching him perform, you know he has spent a few nights researching his song. And, because of a misspent youth, I can certainly relate […]

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Real Texas Governor

January 19, 2011

Yesterday was inauguration day Yes, it was the day Texas Governor Rick Perry was sworn into office for the 3rd time.  It was not a flashy event this year due to austerity measures both in Texas and nationwide.  But, even though this year’s inauguration is a low key affair doesn’t mean it has always been that way. The […]

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Real Texas Risotto

January 17, 2011

I’m a fan of Hell’s Kitchen.  I’m a foodie, what can I say! At each of the dinner services they offer Risotto as an appetizer.  David and I had no idea what Risotto was, but I was going to find out.  Risotto is a creamy rice dish made with a special Risotto rice.  It’s a […]

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Music Video Friday 29 – James McMurtry

January 14, 2011

James McMurtry is his own man I had never listened to James McMurtry before and when I outlasted his 8 and a half minute version of Choctaw Bingo, I was impressed.  Of course, I am a lyrics man and I actually listen to the words and they stories they tell.  Choctaw Bingo tells a story. […]

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Real Texas Shrimp Cocktail & Cocktail Sauce

January 13, 2011

In Port Aransas, we bought fresh Gulf Colossal  Shrimp right off the boat!  We had looked at shrimp in the local markets and they just didn’t look all that great for $11.99 lb. We asked a fisherman where he suggested to buy fresh shrimp.  He pointed out to a boat, named ‘Polly Anna’ and said […]

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Real Texas Cinnamon Pecan Bread

January 12, 2011

There is nothing better to wake up to than the aroma of fresh Real Texas Cinnamon Pecan Bread! You can either make it in the morning and eat it warm, or you can make it ahead of time and warm up a slice. Either way, with a cup of coffee or a cold glass of […]

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Bee Gee’s Coastal Quarters

January 10, 2011

Enjoy Port Aransas with Bee Gee While a lot of Texas was’enjoying’ a snowstorm in the DFW area Sunday afternoon, the folks in Port Aransas were walking on the beach in their shirtsleeves and shorts.  And while a good portion of West Texas is freezing Tuesday and Wednesday, the folks in Port Aransas are enjoying a […]

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Music Video Friday 28 – Joni Mitchell

January 7, 2011

For Real Texans of a certain age When anyone says “of a certain age” they are generally referring to someone a little older than the general population.  Anyone in Real Texas who remembers Joni Mitchell is ‘of that certain age’. Joni Mitchell sings with a slight accent and that accent is not Texan.  She a […]

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Real Texas Devils Own Deviled Eggs

January 3, 2011

David’s mother loved Deviled Eggs. Every holiday we’d have them over for supper and Maurine would always request Deviled Eggs.  Of course I would make them, but it was the old fashioned recipe. Now I have discovered the world of Jalapeños and I have recreated old recipes and I add not only Jalapeños but also other chili […]

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