Cooking with Presidents: A small-town Texas chef’s rise and journey to the next chapter
December 22, 2022It’s tough to find a more place-based culture than Texas. Evidence of that can be found in the comradery akin to family when you meet another Texan in a different state or especially abroad. Simply put, a fellow Texan can make you feel home. It’s no surprise that when President… Read more
Texicureans’ Trails: Date Night
October 14, 2021It’s a great evening out to celebrate your relationship whether you are on a first date or have been married for 50+ years. Here’s the Thursday night recommendation only a few minutes’ drive that gives the feel of a true get away. The reason for Thursday is the iconic Cabernet… Read more
Migas – El Paso Style
April 1, 2021Charles Salsman, who spent his childhood years in El Paso, shares this simple Saturday morning brunch recipe. Typically using items found in the fridge, this is a super recipe to turn left-overs into a spectacular presentation. And did I mention that it is super yummy? El Paso Migas Print Recipe… Read more
Corned Beef and Cabbage!
March 15, 2021St. Patrick’s day makes me yearn for Corned Beef! I learned this recipe from my parents’ 40+year dinner club.Every March dinner club this dish celebrated the luck ‘o the Irish. The very nature of it says “let’s gather & share a cold mug”. So, don some green, turn on an… Read more
In Texas we “Deck the … Gates!”
December 9, 2020Creativity 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… Read more
Emmène moi à Paris (Take me to Paris!)
November 3, 2020Book 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… Read more