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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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Real Texas Jalapeno Burgers on Corn Tortillas

February 11, 2010

Here’s another one of David’s favorite recipes!  He ate 2 of the Real Texas Jalapeno Burgers on Corn Tortillas! It’s easier to broil the burgers than to grill them because since you are adding ingredients that will make the burger juicier, they tend to fall through the grill grate.  The egg and the bread crumbs […]

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The Werst Log

February 9, 2010

You’ve heard of a Yule log, you’ve heard of other kinds of logs, now I’ve come up with a Werst Log. Let me explain…. Here at Sherwood Ranch, we have rather large pecan trees.  In fact, they are probably the largest pecan trees you have ever seen.  There are around 35 or so of them […]

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Real Texas Honey Roasted Pork Loin Roast

February 7, 2010

Yes, it’s another Pork Loin Roast!  I just can’t stop, maybe I’ll publish a cookbook for 101 different ways to make a Pork Loin Roast! Each new recipe, David always says that it’s his favorite.  David, which one is your favorite? Smothering the slices with the onion mixture really makes this dish DELICIOUS! Ingredients 3 pounds […]

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