By Nathan Smith Last Saturday, I found myself in Llano, Texas. When driving through Llano, it’s almost a sin for a devout Texas barbecue disciple to drive past Cooper's Old Time Pit barbecue without paying homage to the great, above-ground smoking pits. I stopped and was not disappointed. While enjoying the delicious brisket, red beans and [...]
By Kelly Bogard Sometimes it takes a major happening to remind you how much you love something. Such is the case with Dublin Dr Pepper. Earlier this week, you probably saw Amanda's post on the sad ending of Dublin Dr Pepper and a video looking back on this great product. I remember drinking Dublin Dr Pepper [...]
By Kelly Bogard Earlier this week, you may have seen my blog about a common misconception about beef. It sure had people fired up! Beef is high in protein and has some unique qualities that make it a healthy choice, especially for families. Last Friday, I spent some time cooking with the Texas Beef Council and learning more about lean [...]
By Nathan Smith It’s June in Texas, and that means barbecue. Who am I kidding? Barbecue is a year-round staple in the Lone Star State, so imagine my excitement to learn of Texas Monthly’s latest iPhone application…the Texas BBQ Finder. How many times have you taken a trip in search of good barbecue, only to [...]
