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National Hot Dog Month - Celebrate Texas Style!
by Cheryl Hill-Burrier July is National Hot Dog Month, and the Fourth of July is the biggest hot dog holiday of the year with approximately 150 million hot dogs being consumed. Well get along little dogie!
Go Veggie for Earth Day
by Lori Grossman In honor of Earth Day and the coming of spring, let's all enjoy a bit of vegetarian cuisine. Texans are known for being meat eaters. We do raise lots of cattle here, and who can resist great barbecue or chicken fried steak? There are two good reasons to eat "veggie" at least occasionally: Researchers say we should eat less red meat, plus vegetarian dishes are cheaper to prepare (something to consider in these trying economic times).
Savor(ing) Chocolate
by Lori Grossman Okay, chocoholics, listen up. Did you know that chocolate can be used in main dishes? For those of you who immediately thought of mole (pronounced mo-LAY), you're on the right track. More on that later. You've earned brownie (no pun intended) points. But mole sauce is only the beginning. We're talking savory dishes here.
Lammes Candies: The Capitol's Confections
by Lori Grossman The Texas Hill Country is home to many wonderful sights, including boxes of specialty chocolates and other goodies made by Austin's Lammes Candies.
TexaSweet Oranges
by Lori Grossman The southernmost tip of Texas, known as the Rio Grande Valley, is home to the World Birding Center, thousands of sun-starved "Winter Texans," and a thriving citrus industry," says Lori Grossman. Her article focuses on flavorful, juicy oranges and adapts them to scrumptious dishes including Orange Coffee Cake ("Eat it right out of the skillet.", Orange-Rosemary Chicken and an Orange Custard Tart.
Tasty Breakfast Casseroles for Your Holiday Guests
by Trish Bales From the Guest's Perspective: There's nothing like waking up in the morning at the home of family or friends and experiencing the aroma of a breakfast casserole in the oven.
An Italian-Texas Christmas
by Lori Grossman Lori Grossman describes howthe many Italian-American families living in Texas celebrate Christmas, including recipes for Ameretti cookies, cannoli and Italian fruit cake.
Dave Lieberman's Fresh Look at Cooking
by Patricia Mitchell Patricia Mitchell's interview with chef Dave Lieberman decribes how this seemingly unlikely chef went from Political Science college student to television cooking celebrity who emphasizes cooking with fresh, locally grown food. The interview also includes recipes from his latest cookbook, Dave's Dinners.
Good Food at the Texas State Fair
by Lori Grossman It's that time of year when the kids are back in school, the Dallas Cowboys are back on the football field, and you can forget about your diet for a day or two. Yes, it's time to go visit that mecca of gastronomic delights – the State Fair of Texas.
Gumbo, Part One
by Chef David Bulla Chef David Bulla explains the basics so you can never make a bad gumbo. Create an infinate number of gumbo possibilities from learning about rich stock, cajun roux, the use of celery, bell pepper and onion, and felé powder. Includes complete instructions on making chicken and sausage gumbo.
Helen Corbitt - Star of the Zodiac
by Lori Grossman It took a determined Yankee to teach Texans that they could eat – and enjoy – something besides their beloved barbecue or chicken-fried steak.
Heavenly Deviled Eggs
by Patricia Mitchell During our last backyard barbecue, I made my way through the group of friends and neighbors bearing a platter of deviled eggs. By the time I reached the table, more than half of the deviled eggs had disappeared, plucked from the platter by hungry guests. Fortunately, this did not take me by surprise. I am aware of the power of the deviled egg.
Whole Foods Market: It's a Natural!
by Lori Grossman It seems like they've been around forever, but – can you believe it? – Whole Foods Market started out in 1980 with one store in Austin, Texas. This forerunner of the big "natural and organic" food chains has grown to over 270 locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
HemisFair '68: Fare from the Fair
by Lori Grossman "San Antonio sure knows how to throw a party. In 1968, to celebrate its 250th birthday, a world's fair, called HemisFair '68, opened on April 6, 1968. With so many exhibits to see and foods to sample, a visit was a treat for the soul and the palate." Lori Grossman's childhood memories of HemisFair also include the great international cuisine, and she favors us with some of the recipes.
Mrs. Baird's Bread: 100 Years of Goodness
by Lori Grossman For generations, Texans have enjoyed Mrs. Baird's Bread. The Fort Worth-based bakery most likely provided the bread for your school lunch sandwich, or the hot dog and hamburger buns for family picnics. And it all began with a woman's need to support her family. |
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