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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
This tangy Cole slaw can be used as a side dish or you can add protein for a complete lunch. I use local Texas honey, Texas olive oil, and a good apple cider vinegar with the “mother”. A huge plus of this salad is that it will last two weeks in the refrigerator! Talk about …
It’s a Texas staple – cooked pinto beans. Beans are easy to store in their dry mode, thereby making an ever ready item back in the chuckwagon days and before grocery stores were readily available in rural areas. This recipe is simple, using only a few ingredients, but the absolutely secret is the salt pork! …
Feeding a crowd? Have a day to slowly cook a beautiful piece of meat? This may be the recipe for you! Shoulder Clod is typically one of the least expensive cuts of meat and when a tasty rub is applied and it is slowly smoked all day long – you have a winner! This recipe …
In 1690, the Spanish headed to East Texas after news of La Salle’s French settlements. Here they encountered the Caddo Indians, who they called “Tejas”. This was derived from the Caddoan word for friend and pronounced: “Tay-yas” Spain forever left its mark on Texas. Tortilla Española, or Spanish omelet, is hands down the most commonly …
Click here to watch the video! This simple piece of tape says so much – I pulled out this pie plate and there it was: My Mom’s name on the bottom of the pie plate. This means she brought a pie to our house at one time. (and I forgot to return it). It also …
