October in Texas is full of warm, golden days that explode into glorious sunsets that gently fade into clear, star-freckled nights... unless it happens to be a day that the wind screams down from the North Pole, bringing bone-chilling cold that makes you want to retreat to a blanket fort with a carafe of coffee and a good book. Either way, a coffee cocktail is the perfect adult beverage for Texas's crazy October moods, whether it's a hot or cold version.

With football season in full effect, dedicated fans across the United States celebrate their favorite team in lively pre-game festivities. Tailgating, a pastime enjoyed through early arrival, an elaborate set up, and massive feast shared with friends and family, is the social event of every football-filled weekend.  In the Lone Star State, the grill and […]

The craft brew scene in Texas continues to explode, and this fall is no exception, with more than pumpkins and pumpkin ales in store for you. Explore these seasonal autumn beers brewed all across the Lone Star State.

The best part of summer in Texas is the plethora of its juicy fruits. This peach and blueberry crumble combines wholesome, honest goodness with a buttery crumble that will keep you diving in bite after bite.

If you are from Texas, you know football season runs the fall calendar. Over the years the art of throwing a good tailgate has become more and more important in making each game day one to remember. What you serve and how you serve it can help you pull together the perfect tailgate every home weekend.

New and established whiskey distilleries in Texas are blazing the Texas whiskey trail, ensuring enthusiasts’ glasses are always half full of the best artisan spirits.

With restauranteurs for parents, opening a restaurant was “in their blood” for sisters Rosmond and Ryanne. This powerhouse duo combines experience with creativity for a delectable dining experience. Their Galveston café serves delicious, unique dishes made to satisfy any craving. Guests are sure to find anew favorite, or an old favorite with a twist, on their expansive breakfast, brunch, and lunch menus.

Despite much of the state being landlocked, that does not stop Texas chefs from getting fresh fish from all around the world flown in, often on a daily basis. “When I started fifteen years ago, sushi was popular, but not that much. It’s amazing to see how sushi continues to grow in popularity in Texas,” said Uchi’s Executive Chef and Owner Tyson Cole. “Our timing could not be better now because people want something that’s fresh and creative.”

A quaint café sits on Main Street in Downtown Bastrop, Texas beckoning customers to come in and experience its small-town charm and mouth-watering homestyle cooking..

Rich and gooey pecan pie is kicked up with a healthy glug of bourbon and a generous amount of bittersweet chocolate chips.

Juicy red tomatoes, deeply dark greens, fragrant melon, and crisp peppers are always more flavorful when they are fresh, and grown and picked close to home, but local farms and farm life are under threat in Central Texas.

A cheese board is all you need to serve guests. However, in order to stand alone, the food you place on the board needs to be exceptional and varied. Provide quality ingredients to ensure fantastic flavor and offer an assortment of cheeses with a variety of preserved and fresh foods to add pops of color to the board. With a fifteen-minute investment, you can have a truly artful display. The added bonus? There is virtually no cleanup.

When it comes to condiments, Texans prefer a little more pizazz than simply ketchup and mustard. As you might have guessed, salsa and hot sauce far outrank such mundane condiments. In fact, salsa overtook ketchup as America’s number one condiment back in 2013. According to the PEW Research Center, the Hispanic population accounts for eighteen percent of the nation’s population, and that statistic is higher in Texas, thanks to its proximity to Mexico.

“When we came to San Antonio, most barbeque joints were kind of doing the same ol’ thing,” Conger said, who is originally from Dallas. “Not many people were even serving pulled pork, and me coming from Mississippi, I was like, ‘Man, you guys are missing out on the rest of the nation’s flavors.’ I took ideas from different restaurants.” He incorporated those ideas into Smoke Shack, which locals voted the best barbeque in San Antonio.

Because water is such a precious resource, we need to do everything we can to conserve it, especially in the landscape and during the summer months. Let us take a look at ten easy tips that will help us do just that.