Whenever I have a serious deadline, I create a new diversion to avoid completing my task. For instance, when I was writing my Queso book, I decided it was an excellent time to paint my| Homesick Texan
Iced beverages are a summertime staple in Texas, a tradition that goes back many years. Before at-home refrigeration was widespread, people would shop at neighborhood ice houses to purchase the ice needed to preserve food| Homesick Texan
Recently I’ve begun looking into my ancestors' roots. This isn't a new project, but it's the first time I've researched my family's history outside of Texas. Curiously, I’d never thought about my relations' origins. Instead,| Homesick Texan
Howdy! Welcome to Homesick Texan! Are you hungry for Texas home cooking? From enchiladas to queso, and from a pot of chili to a slice of sheet cake, this collection of recipes holds plenty of| Homesick Texan
A friend of mine who recently gave up red meat was lamenting she wouldn’t be able to enjoy beans anymore. She said, “How can beans taste good without beef or pork?” This was a surprising| Homesick Texan
At a group dinner, across the table a friend was gushing about a coleslaw she brings to potlucks. She said it had cabbage, green onions, and noodles. Curious, I asked her to send me the| Homesick Texan