"Only a rank degenerate would drive 1,500 miles across Texas without eating a chicken-fried steak." —Larry McMurtry It's been ...
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OK, class. Before we begin today’s lesson in Texan cooking, we’re going to take a little pop quiz: 1. In Texas, what is the correct topping ...
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Can someone explain to me what happened with the Anglican Communion? In 1534, Henry the Eighth split the Church of England from the Catholic...
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It's true: while I may be, shall we say, in between boyfriends at the moment, there is no shortage of love in my life, thanks to a beaut...
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I left work early the other day, which is something I never do. But after several colleagues came up to me and said, “Why are you so flushed...
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I forgot I had a tortilla press. When I was recently riffling through my cabinet on the hunt for an errant springform pan, I came across it ...
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"I dearly love the state of Texas, but I consider that a harmless perversion on my part, and discuss it only with consenting adults.&qu...
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