Eat in the Heart of Texas Texas is famous for its bold flavors and diverse culinary traditions, making it a wonderful place for food lovers. From the German influence in the Hill Country and Mexican flavors and Tex-Mex along the Texas-Mexico border, to the Cajun and Creole touches on the Gulf Coast and the soul…
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Handpicked in Texas: The Markets, the Memories, the Meals
My Farming History From my junior year in high school until my Senior year in college, I spent most of my summers working on our family’s farm in Livingston, Texas. After the school year ended, I spent my summer Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays picking, washing, and loading vegetables onto my uncle’s pick-up truck. On Tuesdays,…
Who Really Invented the Hamburger? A Texas Tale
According to more sources than I can list, the hamburger was invented by Fletcher Davis from Athens, Texas, in the late 1880’s and introduced at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. “Uncle Fletch” is so beloved in Athens that they hold the Uncle Fletch Davis Hamburger Festival every September. In fact, the Uncle Fletch…
The 2024 How Big Is Texas Holiday Gift Guide
I’ve given many a generic gift card to friends and family over the holiday season and throughout the year for special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. While it may be the easiest way to shop, nothing beats a well-thought-out present. I’ve been blessed to travel around the great state of Texas, so I thought I’d…
My Texas Culinary Holiday Gift Guide
A couple of weeks ago, I shared a gift guide of Texas items for the holidays. I didn’t include culinary options, so I thought I’d do a part two gift guide, but this time only focusing on the great eats of Texas. I encourage you to Eat in the Heart of Texas and share your…
Local Texas Eats across the Lone Star State
One thing that has always been an interesting experience for me in my travels is the culinary scene in a community. Whether it’s a large city or small town, the food tells its own story, especially in Texas. As we travel across the Texas perimeter, we’ll stop along the way for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and…