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$19.95  Buy | Follow the Smoke
14,783 Miles of Great Texas Barbecue
John DeMers
Like the cowboys of the old Chisholm or Goodnight-Loving trails, veteran food writer John DeMers gazed at the highway ahead and settled in for a long, long ride. More than 14,000 miles later - all of them in Texas - DeMers has eaten in hundreds of barbecue joints. The 119 places featured in Follow the Smoke range from very plain (a shack with an ordering window) to slightly fancy, from Port Arthur to Amarillo, McAllen to Texarkana, Austin to El Paso. The one thing they all share is a commitment to do the work and put in the time - 18 to 22 hours, in some cases - to produce meat that's ever so smoky, tender and juicy. ... More » | | | |  Hard Cover
$24.95 Buy | In Praise of Pecans (HB)
Recipes & Recollections
June Jackson
In time for the fall pecan harvest and for holiday gift-giving, In Praise of Pecans is aimed for an early fall debut. Written by June Jackson, a native Louisianian, the book is a paean to our “Native American Nut.” Celebrating the fact that the pecan is the only tree nut native to our country—all others having been imported—In Praise of Pecans both educates and entertains. From the Introduction, which wistfully recalls Ms. Jackson’s childhood spent picking out pecans for her mother’s candymaking, to the candid discussion of the health aspects of pecans, the author evokes nostalgia and a desire to cook with pecans in order to improve our health. ... More » | | | | Soft Cover
$19.95 Buy | In Praise of Pecans (PB)
Recipes & Recollections
June Jackson
In time for the fall pecan harvest and for holiday gift-giving, In Praise of Pecans is aimed for an early fall debut. Written by June Jackson, a native Louisianian, the book is a paean to our “Native American Nut.” Celebrating the fact that the pecan is the only tree nut native to our country—all others having been imported—In Praise of Pecans both educates and entertains. From the Introduction, which wistfully recalls Ms. Jackson’s childhood spent picking out pecans for her mother’s candymaking, to the candid discussion of the health aspects of pecans, the author evokes nostalgia and a desire to cook with pecans in order to improve our health. ... More » | | | |  Hard Cover
$35.00 Buy | The Scoop from "Bird Poop"
35 Years of Wild Bird Rescues
Bebe McCasland
Get a bird's-eye view into the life of Texas' avian residents and visitors. Written from the perspective of the birds, Bird Poop, is a compilation of the stories of eighty-four different rescues conducted by federally licensed wild animal rescuer Bebe McCasland and her husband, Art. Working with species from the largest golden eagle to the smallest hummingbird, Bebe cares for our feathered friends in a way that is sure to warm your heart, and her informed detail about the subtle magnificence of each species will fascinate you. The book's unique title comes from the old newspaper usage of the word poop: "Bird Poop" is the title of Bebe's column... More » | | | |  Soft Cover
$19.95 Buy | The Texas Garden Resource Book
A Guide to Garden Resources Across the State
Nan Booth Simpson and Patricia Scott McHargue
This resource contains details on more than 500 garden centers, specialty nurseries, and sources for garden furnishings throughout Texas. Each chapter in this sourcebook is devoted to one of the state's 12 gardening regions, providing a comprehensive directory of retail garden sources. Information provided for each retailer includes hours of operation, staff credentials, products offered, directions, special events, and seasonal sales. While most Texas gardening books focus on seasonality of plants or ways to create a native or beautiful garden The Texas Garden Resource Book provides insider tips for finding the best gardening resources available... More » | | | |  Soft Cover
$19.95 Buy | Texas Gardening for the 21st Century
Planning, Contracting, Planting, Embellishing, and Maintaining Your Landscape
Nan Booth Simpson and Patricia Scott McHargue
Full of in-depth information and gardening tips, this resource contains the latest information on organic gardening and use of native plants, as well as specific gardening tips for each type of plant in the garden and hardscaping ideas. Each chapter in this sourcebook is devoted to one of the state’s twelve gardening regions, describing that region's climate and soil type. Interspersed throughout are money-saving tips and professional landscaping advice on plant selection and garden maintenance. This handbook could accompany any gardener using another book, because it contains all the needed information to create and maintain a healthy and beautiful... More » | | | |  Hard Cover
$16.95 Buy | Dance, Y'all, Dance
Kelly Bennett
Told in a rolilcking two-step rhythm, Dance, Y’all, Dance, tells the story of one perfect night at the dance hall. The whole community drops their cares and comes together for some foot-tappin' action. It recreates the excitement of Saturday nights way back when. People of all ages gathered together, sharing news, enjoying each other, caring for and supporting each other. Country music and dance are threads that wind through America’s pioneering years and still bind us together. Dance, Y’all, Dance bubbled up in author Kelly Bennett while she was taking Country Swing Dance lessons in Katy, Texas. She became increasingly interested in the history... More » |
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