Texas French Legation
Perched on a hill in east Austin, with a laser view of the State capitol, lies the adopted center of current French culture in Texas. The oldest documented home in the former “Waterloo” township, was built as the home and diplomatic outpost for the French charge d’affaires to the Republic of Texas – Alphonse Dubois. …
Country French Garlic Soup
Cindi Anthony, Dallas resident, and lover of all thing’s French shares this recipe. Cindi and her husband have spent part of the year in the southwestern corner of France for several years. This is not a soup you would find in Paris or other large cities, but in the countryside where the famed pink garlic …
King of Cheese
Roquefort cheese is considered the “King of Cheese” in France. It was the first cheese to actually have an AOC designation. Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée, or AOC, is a French food-labeling term that protects the style, ingredients, and origin of a product. The milk has to come from a certain breed of sheep called Lacaune Sheep. …
Texas Sheet Cake Cupcakes
Texas Sheet Cake with a little spice take the form of cupcakes for an easy grab an go serving at a get-together. This is a classic staple in Texas kitchens and at events with family and friends. Lady Bird Johnson was even known to serve Texas Sheet cake to guests at the Stonewall Pedernales ranch …
Fredericksburg Day Date
Dooley’s 5, 10 & 25 Cent Store Children laughing and giving toys a squeeze, adults taking a relaxing stroll down aisles, and a time honored 50 year veteran employee asking, “can I help you?” are the sights and sounds of Dooleys 5, 10, and 25 Cent store. Owned by the Dooley Family since 1923, it …
Texas Citrus Rustic Cake
This time of year I buy 5 lb and 10 lb bags of Texas oranges and grapefruit to enjoy a multitude of ways. So, when I saw this recipe for Texas Citrus Rustic Cake in Texas Monthly, I had to try it. Kevin Wenzel of Wiseman House Chocolates in Hico, Texas is the creator of …
Zesty Turkey Salad
The decorations are packed away, the tree is down, but there may remain a remnant of the holidays, frozen in your freezer- left-over turkey. Here’s a recipe to take that ‘ol turkey to another level: Zesty Turkey Salad. Spicy pickles, horseradish, and cumin come together in one taste sensation! And the recipe only has two …
“The Queen of Hospitality” — Jean Dooley Tellkamp
My friend Jean Tellkamp is the queen of hospitality. My husband and I have been guests for dinner at her and her husband Scott’s home a number of times, and every occasion is a special event. Her carefully thought-out menu, pulled from her extensive collection of cookbooks, is always complimented with a thematic table scape. …
Savory Cookies with Bourbon Tomato Jam — A cheesy bite of delight!
If you would like to really “wow” your guests or fellow revelers on New Year’s Eve, this savory cookie is the answer! My friend Sandi Mueller, former educator turned baker extraordinaire – turned me on to this delight. She piqued my interest when she said she had never served anything that received more rave reviews …