Oral Roberts in Black and white

December 17, 2009

It was a black and white TV back in those days.  We lived too far out in Real Texas to get any color channels and I’m not sure there were any color channels even available back then. We would get home from church and Oral Roberts would be on TV.  It was a black and white TV […]

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Real Texas Hershey Kiss Cookies

December 16, 2009

Real Texas Hershey Kiss Cookies are one of our favorite cookies. I make them any time of the year. I like to include them in my Christmas Platters year after year. They are so simple to make, yet they look so fancy and really dress up any cookie dish. Watch a short video of how […]

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Real Texas Christmas Tamales

December 15, 2009

This year my helpers, David and Richard, could have started their own Real Texas Tamale business!  They got fancy….we found a cool new tool, a Masa Spreader that not only cut down the usage of too much Masa, but also saved time.  In addition to the Masa Spreader, we purchased a Tamale Steamer.  Wow, we […]

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Real Texas Cinnamon Basil Chicken over Bowtie Pasta

December 10, 2009

Wow!  What a dish!  David keeps saying ‘You couldn’t get this dish in a restuarant around here!’ I just smile and say ‘Just leave a good tip!’ I love this dish because it’s such a picture perfect recipe that won’t let me down.  More importantly, it’s really delicious! Ingredients 4 tablespoons Olive Oil 4 skinless […]

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Real Texas Fudge

December 8, 2009

This recipe so much easier to make than my mother’s recipe.  I remember watching her get the sugar mixture to a hardball stage, and if it wasn’t just right, then it was runny.  She used chocolate baking squares and marshmallows.  It sure was good, but I could never master getting it to set. My fudge […]

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Real Texas Quarterbacks

December 7, 2009

Does Texas really rule the football world? Yes, and Yes.  Some compelling evidence of Texan dominance is that the two top teams in college football are led by Texans at the University of Alabama and The University of Texas.   Greg McElroy of Southlake Carroll, Texas and Colt McCoy of Tuscola, Texas have led their teams to […]

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Real Texas Peppermint Bark

December 6, 2009

What a smooth combination….Peppermint (candy canes) and white chocolate!  Real Texas Peppermint Bark is so delicious and easy to make.  You’ll want to add this festive holiday candy to your Christmas Platters, or give as a gift all by itself.  I use the mini candy canes, because they are easier to crush. Here’s a video […]

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Real Texas Turtles

December 5, 2009

My Real Texas Turtles are not only a favorite of David’s, but they are really a hit on my holiday platters that I give to friends and family for the Christmas season. I love to make candies and give this special gift to our friends. Here’s a video on how I make the Real Texas […]

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Real Texas Holidays

November 28, 2009

The day after Thanksgiving.  It’s officially the Christmas season and it’s another good reason to be thankful we live in Real Texas.  We still celebrate Christ-Mas in Real Texas and observing a traditional  Christmas for us is a natural act.  Today as I write this, I have taken the Christmas decorations out of the attic […]

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Real Texas Cinnamon Basil Baked Cranberry Sauce

November 20, 2009

David likes the Cranberry Sauce right out of the can, but not with all my homemade recipes!  I just had to come up with a homemade Basil recipe, so I did.  This Real Texas Cinnamon Basil Baked Cranberry Sauce has become a family favorite and I hope you will enjoy too! Using all fresh ingredients […]

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