Real Texas Jalapeño Sausage and Pasta

April 1, 2009

Today I made up a Real Texas recipe and it was Delicious!  You can either wait until deer season and use deer sausage with or without jalapeños, or you can get Texas sausage with jalapeños. Real Texas Jalapeno Sausage and Pasta 1/2 lb dry Penna Pasta Noodles (I used wheat noodles) 2 tablespoons olive oil […]

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If 10% is good enough for Jesus

March 29, 2009

A friend of mine sent me a song that explains a lot about what is going on today.  The singer is Ray Stevens.  I used to be be able to sing every word of some of his songs including “You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd”.  But the song I have for you today […]

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A new Texas sport: Armadillo grappling

March 26, 2009

I collect armadillo figurines like little girls collect Barbie dolls. And my wife buys replicas of the little critters for me also. I get new ones every Christmas. I am overrun with armadillos both literally and figuratively. I love it. They are true icons of Texas and I have armadillos carved of wood, bobbing head […]

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Sweet Potato and Tortilla Cake by Robert Del Grande, chef and owner of Cafe Annie in Houston

March 23, 2009

Have I got a treat for you!  I have an original recipe from Chef Robert Del Grande!  It sounded so interesting, that I just had to give it a try and wow, it is out of this world!  I couldn’t decide if it should be served as a side dish or as a dessert. This […]

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Real Texas Bourbon-laced tipsy Chicken with Fredericksburg Peaches

March 19, 2009

This is a real Texas treat.  I used fresh frozen Fredericksburg Peaches with this recipe. 4 Chicken Breasts 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion finely chopped 1 teaspoon paprika 1 1/2 cups chopped green onions 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons bourbon 1 […]

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Chuck Norris to run for president of Texas

March 13, 2009

Is it true? Well, as he put it, it was a little tongue in cheek statement, but he would if things fell into place.  The point being is that he is not happy with the way things are going with the U.S. federal government and he probably thinks a separate Texas could do a better […]

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We love a good rain out here

March 11, 2009

We love a good rain out here. Today there is rain here in Real Texas.  Tomorrow there is a good chance of rain.  Life giving, sustaining, pasture growing, grass greening, tank filling, cotton growing, road muddying, draw filling, soaking wet rain straight from Heaven above.  We love a good rain out here in Real Texas.  We never […]

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Real Texas Chili Rellenos

March 5, 2009

I love Chili Rellenos, and at every restaurant that serves them,  I just have to try them!  The problem is, I have a certain style that I like my Chili Rellenos. Not to be picky, I just have a favorite way that I like them cooked.  You will find some that have a scrambled egg […]

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A Texas Nation: March 2

March 1, 2009

Today is a day to remember for Texans wherever you are. March 2 every year we celebrate Texas Independence Day wherever we are.  I say “wherever we are” because as John Steinbeck put it, “A Texan outside of Texas is a foreigner.” I’ve always felt that way and breathed a sigh of relief when I […]

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Real Texas Lone Star Beer-Braised Pork with Bacon

February 26, 2009

This is a Real Texas recipe, made with Real Texas Beer! Braising turns tough, inexpensive cuts of meat tender as they simmer slowly in the oven. Well, that technique is sure to come in handy out here in Real Texas.  Everyone knows we only eat rattlesnakes and longhorn hides.  A little braising to soften up […]

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