We still have warm days that call for a refreshing drink. For a change of pace, try Jamaica or Hibiscus tea. It’s healthy for you, has a lot of vitamins and its a beautiful, refreshing drink. Simply add the dried hibiscus flowers to boiled water with a little sugar, a sweetener like stevia, or honey …
Texas Trails: Diez y Seis de Septiembre & Texas: Celebrating Independence
Think you know everything about Texas, Mexico, and our interwoven history? Maybe not. The holiday on September 16th isn’t simply for margaritas and street tacos. It is about independence; specially, independence from Spain. This month, we invite you to reach beyond typical tex-mex and into food with deep tradition and visit one of Texas’s multiple …
Chiles en Nogada
Gazpacho with Coffee Glazed Bacon
Love tomatoes, colorful peppers, and cucumbers? Gazpacho is the combination of all those combined in an iconic Spanish cold soup. Try it for a great way to chill on hot summer days at lunch or supper. This recipe elevates the spicy, bright and rich soup with coffee glazed bacon and sour dough croutons. You may …
Zucchini Brownies
If you have ever raised zucchini you have probably had this happen: You walk into the garden and discover the gargantuan of all zucchini that was previously hidden under a leaf! So, what to do? Here’s an idea that is a crowd pleaser and healthy at the same time: Zucchini brownies. Moist, with just the …
Adventure Ready
Texas is a plethora of adventures waiting to be explored. Rivers, lakes, hills, forests, and trails all await our discovery. Being physically ready to tackle a hike, navigate a river in a kayak or enjoy a day walking the beach, simply makes it more enjoyable. Below Jessi Oehler shares with you some key exercises that …
RV Kitchen Essentials
Being prepared makes hitting the trail so much easier and faster. Whether you are a tent camper or RV’er, having a list of basic items assures you’ll be ready to take off for adventure! Megan Traeger shares her list of staples she keeps in her RV. If you are a tent camper – you might …
Grandma’s Cucumber Salad
It’s Summer in Texas, Y’all! One of the first crops in the garden in cucumbers. This recipe holds a special memory of staying with my Grandma on her farm and walking out into her huge garden to pick veggies for supper. (Dinner is the term for lunch on the farm). Since her farm house wasn’t …
RV Cookin’
Megan Traeger, an experienced RV’er spent 6 weeks last summer with her family of four traversing the US National parks. Lucky for us, she is sharing her hacks for meal planning on the road. When traveling, she likes to have the ingredients handy and easy to snag. So, she packs all ingredients needed for a …
Big Texas Hikin’
The secret is out. Texas is much more than tumbleweeds and margaritas. Our terrain is as diverse as our culinary offerings. With that comes tourists and crowds. This article is for y’all looking to escape the crowds and see the views that prove Texas is God’s country. The pandemic brought people closer to home. On …