Creativity abounds when it comes to Christmas decorations. If your home is down a long road, decorating a gate is your contribution to the festive season. From five acres to a thousand that are hidden behind them, Texans love to deck out their gates. Send us a shot of your gate (if you decorate it) …
The pecan tree was declared the state tree of Texas in 1919. It is native to Texas and produces the state’s only commercially-grown nut. Infuse these pecans with a late-comer Texas bourbon whiskey and you have a delectable dessert. I chose Rebecca Creek Bourbon Whiskey for this bourbon-infused pecan pie, but there are several options …
“Absolutely best chocolate cake you have ever made” resonated around the birthday celebration table for my son. For his birthday every year, I have the pleasure of making my youngest Son’s favorite desert – German Chocolate Cake. This year, he has gone gluten-free, so I was forced to experiment with a different recipe. The whole …
What began as a Rotary exchange student/host family relationship has turned into an “adopted” mother/daughter love. Barbara and I have retained close contact, visiting each other for special occasions, and thus creating a close bond. Recently accepted into the University of Frieburg’s Doctoral Program, she also has raised an outstanding son, and she loves to …
Book clubs are more than shared reading experience, they are also a friend – sharing experience. My friend Linda, entertained thematically aligned to my Book Club’s latest read “The Dressmaker’s Gift”. Based in Paris, the book flips between WW II years and the present. Linda artistically presented a red blend wine from the burgundy region …
slath·er Meaning: To spread or smear (a substance) thickly or liberally. This word says it all for this recipe! No need to say more except that its a lot of bang for your time.
The exotic soup that will feel right at home in your kitchen: Pho. Hear me out on this one. The broth is one of those “all day”, one lazy Saturday endeavors that pays in big flavor. And, it’s really an enjoyable dish to serve your family or to share a cozy evening with friends. Both …
The Texicureans team had an exciting day in the kitchen with Lou Ann Smith and her family. We explored some of her favorite family recipes, including her dad’s chili and her nanny’s cornbread, and talked Texas traditions in her beautiful kitchen in the family home in the Texas Hill Country near Hunt, Texas. Lou Ann …
Although we may not have a tremendous amount of Fall Color in Texas, the cooler weather conjures images of haystacks, pumpkins, and chrysanthemums. A sweet culinary rendition of these musings are “Haystacks”. This chocolate version (if its not chocolate, it’s not desert, right?) has a spicy element. You can leave out the cayenne sprinkle for …
It’s that “tweener” time of year – from repressively hot to intoxicatingly cool: The fresh aroma of mornings with a cup of coffee in hand, donning a hoodie when headed out for a morning workout, and basking in the sun over the noon hour: early autumn in Texas means sunny days and cool nights. In …
