Where were you?

November 22, 2014

Kennedy assassination in Dallas If you are a Real Texan of a certain age, you remember well that the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the U.S., took place on Friday, November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas at 12:30 p.m.  I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing, how about you? […]

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Brown Sugar Chicken Wings with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce

November 22, 2014

Are you ready for more Chicken Wing Recipes? This recipe is a sweet baked Chicken Wing recipe, dipped in a Roasted Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce.  They are baked in the oven and are so delicious. Brown Sugar Chicken Wings with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce Ingredients Chicken Wings 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar 1 […]

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Thanksgiving is a time to be Thankful

November 16, 2014

Thankful to live in Texas & learn Texas Traditions… Ramona here:  I’m not sure why it took me so long to move to Texas and become a Texan, but I’m so thankful I’m here now!  It’s so much more fun than those other states! The other day, we stopped at Security Bank in San Antonio.  They […]

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No Más, Mexico

November 14, 2014

Texans and Americans should stay out of Mexico and not contribute another dime to that corrupt government.

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Real Texas Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cookies

November 12, 2014

Here is another delicious Thanksgiving Cookie Recipe… There are never enough recipes to use up your Halloween Pumpkin, but I’m trying all kinds of new recipes.  This reminds me of a Thanksgiving version of the Christmas Snickerdoodles. Real Texas Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cookies Ingredients 3/4 cup fresh Pumpkin 2 teaspoons ground Cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground Ginger […]

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Thanksgiving Pistachio Cookies

November 11, 2014

I love the Thanksgiving Holidays.  And I love baking cookies. For this Thanksgiving I plan on adding 3 new cookie recipes for our holiday enjoyment. This cookie uses Pistachio Nuts and Crasins.  I think of Cranberries for Thanksgiving and Crasins fill in just fine. Thanksgiving Pistachio Cookies Ingredients 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour 1/4 cup Sugar, […]

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Real Texas Smoked Chicken Wings

November 9, 2014

Smoked Chicken Wings versus Barbecued Chicken Wings… Just like Barbecue wood Pits and Gas Grills there is a difference between Smoked Chicken Wings and Barbecued Chicken Wings.  What’s the difference you ask? The main difference is when you barbecue chicken wings, it’s about getting a quick char on the skin and the delicious sauce you […]

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Real Texas Fresh Pumpkin Cheesecake with Crunchy Pecan Topping

November 6, 2014

After Halloween, what do you do with your Pumpkin? I don’t carve my Halloween Pumpkin, instead I draw the face.  I love to cook with my pumpkin after Halloween! I have carved it on Halloween and then processed it the next day and that worked. You need to make sure you are very careful when […]

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The Great Halloween Egg Fight

October 30, 2014

Halloween in small town Texas With a ‘treat’ at the end of the story Halloween in small town Texas used to mean a Halloween Festival at the elementary school, with trick or treating around town afterwards.  The town-wide Festival was generally sponsored by the PTA as a fund raiser and looked forward to by young […]

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Real Texas Rabbits

October 29, 2014

Jackrabbits Of all the animals in rural Texas, the black tailed jackrabbit brings back the most memories for many country raised kids. Whether it was rabbit hunting or rabbit counting, the ever present jackrabbits provide a wide range of predators sustenance and is often the first hunting experience for young Texas hunters. Ranchers and outdoor […]

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