Southern traditions run deep in Tyler, Texas.  During the Texas Rose Festival, we had enjoyed socializing with the Rose Queen, the Duchess, and their entire court.  The elaborate costumes and decorations were amazing, but after the Queen’s Tea, we thought it might be a good change of pace to sample some of the best barbecue […]

When the clerk at the hotel in Victoria heard we were headed to Gonzales, he said we HAD to eat at the Food Market in downtown Gonzales.  “The best sausage I have ever eaten,” he proclaimed.  Yea!  We love recommendations. There it was – right on the historic square of Gonzales, Texas.  We could smell […]

Meshack’s Bar-be-que is in a shack – trust me on this.  Maybe that is the meaning of the name – Meshack (My shack). Or could the name be a reference to Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who survived the burning fire as recorded in the Bible (Daniel chapters 1-3)?  I see the analogy – the pure […]

Many moons ago Ever-Lovin’ and I stumbled upon the Greek Food Festival when the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church was located in East Dallas at Swiss and Apple.  It was serendipity – an unexpected pleasure.  We loved the food, the dancing, and the atmosphere. Many moons later we continue to enjoy the Greek Food Festival […]

Eating fair food is one of the main reasons to go to the fair.  That is a true statement – at least as I understand it.  There are contest for the best new fried foods.  Daily newspaper articles and TV news reports extoll the food at the fair.  I would not doubt that there are […]

Some time ago when I was posting multiple posts about the Royal Tea, Dr. Jim mentioned that I need to post about some “real” food, not just “sissy” lady food.  “You need to post about burgers,” said he. So here it is! First of all, I ask most of my friends their opinion on what […]