Real Texas Lone Star Beer Bundt Cake

October 25, 2009

David thought I was hitting the Lone Star Beer just a little bit early in the morning!  He didn’t really believe that I was in my right mind when I told him that I was adding it to my cake.  When he tasted the cake, he loved it! I’m finding all kinds of uses for […]

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Joy’s salsa recipe

October 19, 2009

Salsa festivals are a big hit out here in Real Texas We enjoyed the salsa festival in our hometown last weekend and it’s always a pleasure to taste different salsa recipes from different cooks.  Our friend Joy Butler and her mom Judy White were contestants at the Mertzon Salsa Festival which benefits local children and […]

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Texas dog breeds

October 11, 2009

I wrote a post recently about my dog Bowie and the fact that I wasn’t really sure what kind of dog he was.  Some of his litter-mates were little short legged basset looking dogs and he turned out to be a spotted long-legged blue heeler looking thing. He’s a dog garbage can, eating nearly everything […]

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Real Texas Cajun Roasted Pork Loin Roast

October 8, 2009

Isn’t Louisiana in far east Texas?  I think it is, so then it’s okay to call this a Real Texas Cajun Roasted Pork Loin Roast! lol When I tried this recipe and added just a few little changes, and cooked it properly, it was so delicious!  Juicy, moist, tender, and with just a little Texas […]

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Monarch butterflys in Texas

October 3, 2009

The Monarch’s are here!  At least in Real Texas they are here. I’m sure they will be moving south as fast as the wind blows.  We have been enjoying the annual Monarch butterfly migration through Texas here at Sherwood Ranch the last few days. Texas is located between the principal breeding grounds in the north […]

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Best Texas football player ever?

September 27, 2009

Texas Football, it’s the best in the nation The Texas University Interscholastic League, UIL, is asking citizens of the Great State to cast their votes for their favorite players to make up their team of the Century.  I’ve found that the one thing most Real Texans agree on is that they do have an opinion […]

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Real Texas Garlic Butter Chicken

September 24, 2009

I love Garlic and Butter! When you slow pan fry the chicken, it just melts in your mouth. With a little cream and mushrooms this recipe is a killer! lol Tip: Pound the chicken until it’s pretty thin, then dredge in the flour with spices. Ingredients 4 Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless 1/2 cup Flour […]

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Forgot my blog birthday

September 21, 2009

My blog had a birthday and I forgot it.  I posted my first blog post back in July, 2008.  July 2009 had already come and gone and I didn’t even think about it being a significant day….but it was. There have been 115 postings to Real Texas Blog, and I have written all of them.  […]

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Real Texans saw a need in healthcare and “got ‘er done!”

September 12, 2009

Real Texans saw a need and “Got ‘er Done!” An interview with a visionary. Editor’s note: Have you or a family member ever been served by an EMT or had an ambulance called to an accident scene where you or a family member were involved?  Or how about a heart attack, or a child’s accident?  […]

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Real Texas Breakfast Burrito

September 4, 2009

Now nearly every town big and small out in Real Texas has a local burrito shop.  They usually do a big breakfast run, then get to close about 2:00 p.m. and take the evening off.  That’s my kind of restuarant! I think these Breakfast Burritos are addictive!  I could eat them every morning and never […]

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