An old American idiom states: “Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight.” For obvious reasons. Likewise, don’t bring soup to a chili cook-off. You just might get similar results. Texas Chili recipes are almost legendary for their use of one or more secret ingredients to make a version special or “the best you ever tasted.” […]
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I confess I haven’t been accomplishing very much in the garden lately. The heat has just been too much, and I’ve moved my attention to a number of things inside the house, where I can work in air conditioned comfort. That doesn’t mean I haven’t done anything out doors, I finally moved the remaining reclaimed
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Just yesterday my mother asked me if I missed New York City. I think she was expecting a different answer than the one I gave her. I miss it every day. I don’t even need to close my eyes to see the busy streets, the lights, the people. I often recall where West 47th, 7th
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Maggie’s Shrimp and Grits Shrimp and Grits are a traditional Carolina Low Country dish. Since I have ancestors from that region, I thought I’d develop a recipe of my own, but give it a little southwestern twist. Based on several different versions I’ve eaten over the years,. I simply added a little Shredded Mexican blend
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