Food Articles

I believe that part of the fun of cooking different cuisines is to learn about that style of cooking. To that end, this page contains brief articles about Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine.

Some articles are about specific foods, and some provide a background or historical perspective to the Cuisine, and some are just fun.

About Texas Barbecue and making pulled pork – Make great barbecue at home.

About Avocados – Where are Avocados from, and what is a “Haas” avocado? Learn here.

A Primer on Peppers – Learn about the many peppers fornd in the Rio Grande Valley.

Official Foods of Texas – learn what 15 foods are official state foods – approved by the state legislature.