Fulton Oysterfest 2010
The first weekend in March is prime time for Gulf oysters. It’s also the date for the annual Oysterfest in Fulton. I spent the weekend in this tiny fishing port …
Houston's Airline Flea Market/Mercado
The “Flea Markets” on Airline Drive in North Houston form a giant mercado that draws some 50,000 Latino shoppers every weekend. Each flea market has its own taquerias and food …
Remembrances of Q Past
I received this e-mail letter from a satisified customer today. I have to say I was touched. I hope my kids remember me this fondly. Smoking Turkey in the Rain …
It's a Barbacoa Weekend
Barbacoa means barbecue in Mexican Spanish. In Mexico City you find seasoned lamb sealed in maguey leaves cooked in the coals of a fire. In Texas, cow heads became the …
The Wild Duck Gumbo Variations
I made my first wild duck gumbo a couple of years ago after going duck hunting with my brothers. Four of us shot eleven ducks near Aransas Pass on our …
Foodways Texas (FTX)
Watch for more information about this Texas foodways group in the making.
Christmas Tamales
Most people make masa from powdered instant mix these days. Real nixtamal is getting pretty rare–but if you find it, buy it. It makes the best tamales!
Top Food Books of 2009: Sex, Death & Oysters
In their year end round-up, Sex, Death & Oysters was named one of the top food books of 2009 by the Eat Me Daily blog Best Food Adventure Sex, Death, …
Wild Duck Gumbo from Scratch
Here’s Part One of my recipe for Wild Duck Gumbo: First shoot yourself some ducks.
How to Make a Frito Pie
Cut open a bag of Fritos corn chips, ladle some hot Velveeta over top, add a scoop of chili con carne, some raw onions and chopped jalapeños. Voila!