Tootsie Tomanetz – Texas Pitmaster Legend
May 23, 2023Women Pitmasters Texans know BBQ. Every home town has at least one go-to. It’s distinctive from town to town and smoker to smoker. It could be a brick and mortar restaurant, Sunday church chicken, or George’s smoker out back. BBQ as a genre itself has factions and layers. You think… Read more
Shelley Spivey’s Ribs
May 23, 2023Shelly Spivey Daisy Dukes BBQ 300 TX-21, Caldwell, TX 77836 From renowned and seasoned, I visited an “up and comer” hard working, young woman pitmaster in Caldwell, Texas. Shelly Spivey, blonde, blue-eyed, and “5 foot nothing”, is the owner and pitmaster of Daisy Dukes BBQ. “Here at Daisy Dukes, we… Read more
Happy Birthday Texas
May 16, 2023Our annual celebration of Texas Independence Day features Texas food and wine, Texas products, and stories of Texas history. At the 2023 party, we asked a few guests to share stories of strong Texas women in their history. Watch the video below for a glimpse of inspiration. We featured wonderful… Read more
Black Forest Cake
May 16, 2023The grand finale to a night of GerTexican fusion includes decadent chocolate cake, whipped cream, and tequila infused cherries. Yum! What at evening at Krause’s Cafe with Alex Meixner and Chef Boomer Acuna. Thank you Chris Snider for hosting us. What a night! P.S. Get your own apron here. “Everything… Read more
Pecan Trout
May 10, 2023And the fusion of German, Mexican & Texan cuisine continues! This delicious recipe is from Boomer Acuna, Executive Chef at Krause’s cafe. Texas pecans rubbed on fresh trout, served over German potatoes and topped with a chili lime sauce! Truly a taste sensation of its own. You only need a… Read more
German and Mexican Fusion
May 1, 2023For the culinary curious, something exciting is happening in New Braunfels. Think you’ve seen (and tasted) it all? Well, have you ever had cilantro and sauerkraut in the same dish? Accomplished musician and now New Braunfels local Alex Meixner, along with executive chef Boomer Acuna are selling out “GerTexican” experiences… Read more
Fresh Texas Purple Hull Peas
April 11, 2023If you like black-eyed peas, you will probably love purple hull peas! A southern grown delight, they are actually classified as a bean, are high in protein and fiber, and are raised here in Texas. I found fresh frozen purple hull grown from Sides Pea Farm in Canton, Texas at… Read more
Texas Fresh Egg Salad
April 11, 2023A few months ago, I took out on a hike with some friends to Lost Maples State park. My friend Susan provided the lunch, which consisted of egg salad sandwiches crafted from her neighbor’s fresh laid eggs. I had forgotten how much I loved egg salad! Last week, my friend… Read more
Fresh Strawberry Ricotta Dessert
April 4, 2023Strawberries – just the very mention of this delectable, soft, red berry conjures up sweet thoughts. Good News: April is the peak season for this Texas delight. Poteet is the strawberry capital of Texas, and with over 20 growers in the area, you have the option to pick your own… Read more