All posts by Honky Tonk Foodie
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Why Natural Gas Stinks: New London, Texas, School Explosion of 1937
Have you ever wondered why natural gas smells like rotten eggs? A tragic Texas event occurred in March...
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Texans Eat The Strangest Things! Bizarre Texas Foods Part Two
Big Red margaritas: first things first for the non-Texans: Big Red is a Waco-born soda created in 1937....
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Texans Eat The Strangest Things! Bizarre Texas Foods Part One
Texas is a mix of many things: cultures, geography, history, and borders. Along the way, we picked up...
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The Real-life Big Tex: Jack Earle, a Larger Than Life Texan
Jack Earle wasn’t born in Texas, but he got here as fast as he could and grew to...
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Get a Taste of Medieval Texas: Tour Newman’s Bakery & Castle
Looking for the perfect pastry with a path to historical flavor? How about a castle built by a Texan...
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Saddles, Grit, & Ostrich Feathers: The Life of Prairie Rose Henderson
She was known for her outrageous self-fashioned clothing, excellence in horse riding, and her mysterious disappearance. You may...
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Historical Greatness: Sarah A. Bowman Kicked Butt and Took Names
In the end, a spider bite killed Sarah Bowman, but not before she became the Heroine of Fort...
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Celebrate a Rich Cultural Heritage in Comfort, Texas, This September
If you’re looking for a way to enjoy Hispanic Heritage Month, try the Mi Cultura Y Tradiciones Celebration...
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Skin in the Game: Where to Go Skinny Dipping in Texas
Skinny dipping isn't everyone's cup of tea, that's for sure, but for those brave souls in search of...
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Savor Shrimp & Beverages Dockside at Kerrville’s Pier 27 River Lounge
The Texas Hill Country is full of little places to have a drink and enjoy a spectacular view....
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Exciting Craft Brew News – Take Part in the Bandera Ale Project!
Bandera is known for having a few bars, some even legendary. However, craft beer is not an established...
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The Mysterious Black Madonna: San Antonio’s Shrine to Our Lady of Czestochowa
Perhaps you have heard of the “Black Madonna,” an image associated with Christianity’s figure of Mary, which gets...
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Embrace the Pucker! 8th Wonder Brewery’s Seasonal Gose Haterade
Adding salt to beer has a long-standing history. With the wide range of flavored salts available now, the...
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Chick’s Prime Meat Market: Your Local Butcher Is Now a True Destination Spot!
Looking for the land of carnivore’s delight in the Texas Hill Country? Then travel to the Bulverde/Spring Branch...
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Troubadour Nights: Monthly Singer-songwriter Concert Series Enthralls Music Lovers
One of the many, many, many amazing things about Texas is the diverse pool of talented Singer-Songwriters. If...
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Down By The Barn! Riverside Fun for Everyone at “Hey” Barn
The icehouse experience is something every Texan and visitor to this state should try at least once. One...
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Early Texas Businesswomen: The Legendary Chili Queens of San Antonio
Food trucks are everywhere nowadays, bringing grub to places without and diversifying palates too. It's a win-win innovation...
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Alternative Fredericksburg: Stunning Vintage Cars and Thrilling Dog Races
Thinking about visiting Fredericksburg but don’t necessarily want to shop boutiques, patronage a winery, or visit historical sites?...
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All Are Welcome! Beers and Ghosts at VFW Post 76 Along the Riverwalk
A myriad of historical sites can be found along the San Antonio Riverwalk. One highlight which allows all...
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Two-Step Over to an Amazing Dance Hall Exhibit in Boerne
Lord knows it's not easy getting to all the honky-tonks in Texas! The center of life for many...
