Real Texas Honey Cornbread

March 29, 2010

Cornbread is personal to all Real Texans.  Each family recipe is unique and is the best cornbread out there.  Some recipes contain whole kernel corn, some call for Jalapenos, or red bell peppers.  The way it’s cooked is personal too.  Some cook in dutch ovens outdoors in a pit, in a slow cooker, in corn […]

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Tamale Pirates?

March 25, 2010

I’ve been sickly for a couple of days.  I would love to say I picked up a bug in some crowded bar or something exciting like that, But I really don’t socialize in bars these days…..or hardly anywhere else unless that’s you call my socializing down at the ‘manspace’ down on my dock.  Even then […]

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Real Texas Chicken Diablo

March 23, 2010

If you like your Chicken Spicy, you’ll love Real Texas Chicken Diablo! With the crunchy coating, and a kick that’s not too hot, but with just enough spice to warm up the temperature. Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh Garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Onion, minced 1 tablespoon Scallion, white and green parts, minced 1 pinch Red Pepper […]

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Real Texas Spanish Rice

March 22, 2010

We love the taste of Spanish Rice in restaurants and I have tried several times to make at home, and it just isn’t the same. I finally asked a friend to show me how to make it.  I do have to admit, that I don’t make it exactly like she showed me, but I have come up […]

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Fess Parker was a Real Texan

March 19, 2010

Fess Parker was a Real Texan In the days of my youth, I dreamed of being born on a mountaintop in Tennessee.  That is because Davy Crockett was born there and Davy Crockett came to Texas to help defend the Alamo.  Like thousands of other youngsters, I had a coonskin cap and pretended my BB gun was […]

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Real Texas Jalapeno Sweet Pea Bake

March 16, 2010

Real Texas Jalapeno Sweet Pea Bake is a tasty casserole side dish that will go with several main course recipes. It has the sweet flavor from the peas, which is rich from the cream, and just enough spice from the Jalapenos. It’s quick and easy and surely a recipe that will please. Ingredients 1 can […]

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Real Texas Shopping

March 15, 2010

Sometimes a man just does what he has to do.  I’m talkin’ about going shopping with your significant other. I often go with my wife to the store just because we are usually together in the vehicle when we are in town. On occasion, I will just drive up to the front door of a […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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