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Written by Trish Bales
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 Texas cheeses - have you tried them? Did you know that Texas produces quite a variety of delicious cheeses across the state? Trish Bales points out some popular Texas cheeses. ways to serve them at your gatherings and some dynamite recipes. |
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Written by John Raven, Ph.B.
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The first kitchen tool was more than likely a sharp rock. The rock was used to cut or chop food into pieces small enough to handle. It was also good for hacking hoof and hide off mammals on the menu. Shortly after cooking food was invented, a sharp stick was the important tool. It kept you from burning the hair off your hands and arms while cooking. |
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Written by Lori Grossman
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 If you've read any of my food features on this web site - and I hope you have - you have noticed that I like unusual subjects and/or recipes. On the other hand, I'm a traditionalist at heart, especially at Christmas. I solve this conflict by enjoying the usual treats, and finding one or two new ones to keep things interesting. Are you looking for different cookies this year? Well, throw caution to the wind and try a few of these recipes. |
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Written by Randy Lankford
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 There's a neon sign outside the Mi Tierra Restaurant in San Antonio's Market Square. It glows 24/7 in red defiance of the night. "We never close," it proclaims, proudly. That's not entirely true. The Cortez family has closed the 500-seat restaurant twice: for half a day on November 22, 1963 when John Kennedy was in town and another half day when patriarch Pete Cortez died. Other than those 24 hours, Mi Tierra has been in constant operation since 1951. |
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Written by Trish Bales
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 Trish Bales praises the goodness of oysters, dispels the myths surrounding them and shares an heirloom, family recipe for oyster dressing. |
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