foodies

Food is something we all have in common. It comforts us. Cooking and sharing food is one of the most "human" things we do. It's about connection.

I've used this method many, many times in the past when preparing chicken breasts and it makes all the difference in the world, albeit on a much smaller scale.

"Downtown Tyler [is] home to numerous attractions, restaurants and businesses all powered by our locals. Tyler’s heart truly beats to support it’s community."

I love the scenery, charming B&B's, dining, different cultural influences, and outdoor activities all within a fairly close distance. Such a cool vibe.

Is it the seasonings we use? The quality of the beef? Do we need to utter some kind of magic spell over them as they cook?
Here's some help.

Polite, while competitive. Inspirational, while a tad snarky in that delightfully-British manner. It may trigger an urge to invade our East Texas bakeries.

This is ideal for the more indecisive types among us who love the varieties so much they struggle with picking just one.

Cracker Barrel is the ultimate in comfort food. It's always fun to see new things added to their menu. The kids' menu will have some fun, new options, too.

You can eat these straight out of the bag or fling some on top of your favorite ice cream--Ben & Jerry's--or whatever brand you happen to adore the most.

Hungry? You're about to be. Kick back and take a gorgeous virtual food journey & see what The Daily Meal considers to be the BEST BURGER in every U.S. State.

Well, how can you go wrong when you take two all-beef patties and add pepper jack cheese, fresh pico de gallo, and their signature Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce?

There's sweet & tart currants, succulent raspberries, and beautiful blackberries growing wild around our area. You can even go blueberry picking in East Texas.