My home is nestled in a pecan grove, so every autumn we harvest the trees. We use loads of pecans in our holiday recipes, so we make sure to gather as many as possible. Buttery and crisp, all Christmas cookies are improved with the addition of a handful of Texas pecans. I am sharing my family’s favorite recipes.

Regardless if the weather outside is frightful or not, there is nothing more delightful than a gathering of your friends and family during the holidays. Instead of going out to an over-crowded and over-priced bar or restaurant, why not impress your loved ones this year with a Christmas cocktail happy hour at home? Hosting a […]

Santa Claus is not the only visitor coming to town this holiday season. Global pop-up phenomenon Miracle® has made its way to the Lone Star State and is taking over bar scenes everywhere.

Fall weather often prompts nostalgia for simple meals and family gatherings. Sunday brunch is a great time to get people together around the table for chatting, reminiscing, and good food. Typically, favorite dishes are the ones that deliver a little comfort to the table, like these delicious pumpkin empanadas.

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.