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 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.

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

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.

Home canning has been a way of life since 1810 when a Frenchman, Nicolas Appert, was awarded a prize for developing this method of preserving food for the massive Napoleonic armies.

As smoke rose from small fires, so too did the scents; earthy guajillo, pasilla, ancho chiles, and tough cuts. The aromas beckoned the empty bellies making their way to San Antonio’s Market Square. This is where the action took place when the orange haze of the sun gave way to the subtle glow of campfires in the Texas moonlight. Vendors of wares, ranging from exotic birds to pecans and honey, venison, wild turkey, and beef, filled the streets of San Antonio.

We all dream about those romantic dinners with the one that we love, but lately, I have been noticing long lines, overbooked restaurants, an overwhelmed wait staff, and not enough parking! There are 28 (sometimes 29) nights during the month of February, but on February 14, the entire planet wants to go out to eat. However, sometimes a quiet evening with your sweetheart might be what you really crave.

Already longing for the long sunny days of summer? Missing the delicious, refreshing drinks to enjoy poolside? Look no further. These five margaritas will have you floating on a warm summer breeze in no time

These easy cut out cookies have a vibrant red color. You can sprinkle them with sugar before baking or decorate them when they have cooled!

Located on the historic Green Pastures estate in Austin, Mattie’s is well-known for its famous holiday brunches, starring the 1965 Milk Punch. Originally opened by Henry and Martha “Mattie” Miner Faulk where they lived in the home, they passed the restaurant on to their daughter, Mary Faulk Koock, who opened it in Green Pastures in 1946.

Make the perfect dessert this holiday season (or anytime, really) with our own cranberry Christmas pie recipe! It’s sure to dazzle the eye and delight the tastebuds!

If your idea of a good Texas cocktail starts and stops with a basic margarita, think again. Bartenders across the state are crafting specialty cocktails that taste almost magical, like a boozy potion. These drinks are shaken, stirred, muddled, and swirled to perfection, and absolutely worth the trips to taste for yourself.

Potatoes are synonymous with comfort food all over the world. Whether you love crispy fried, rich mashed, or creamy scalloped potatoes there is something for everyone!

Fall 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.