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When life gives you tomatoes...
rs sat 07 September 2006
A few years ago, salsa became the number-one selling condiment in the U.S., knocking out ketchup. And for good reason: salsa is spicy, light...
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Brisket and a book
rs sat 06 September 2006
Want to read some amazing writing--writing so good it convinced the chairman of Reader's Digest to break bread with its creator? Here...
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A state of fairs
rs sat 06 September 2006
Do you go to your state fair? As a kid, not an autumn rolled around without a trip to Fair Park in Big D to attend the Texas State Fair. An...
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Save your bacon
rs sat 05 September 2006
My grandparents grew up in the Depression. And like many people who came of age during that time, they are extremely frugal and reuse every...
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Music to my ears
rs sat 02 September 2006
I’m often asked the question: “Where is the best place to get Mexican in the city?” To which I reply: “La cocina de Homesick Texan.” OK, I a...
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Country comes to the city
rs sat 31 August 2006
We’ve seen this happen before--Texas-style barbecue served in NYC. When Pearson’s Texas BBQ was in Long Island City (before LIC was a destin...
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Dolly: a cook of many colors
rs sat 30 August 2006
Dolly Parton, while not a Texan, is still fabulous. And besides being a fantastic singer (Jolene is one of the best songs ever) and hilariou...
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A tale of two restaurants
rs sat 29 August 2006
“Buenos dias, La Asuncion,” said the woman who answered the phone. I asked her what time the restaurant closes. Silence. I heard a bang and ...
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