Some Tips for a Safe July 4th Cookout!

Fourth of July Cookout Food Safety Tips Nothing symbolizes summer like a Fourth of July cookout. If you’re eagerly waiting to light your grill up and flip some burgers and dogs, you’re not alone, as more than half of Americans grill or barbeque in celebration. Unfortunately, cooking food outdoors, especially on a holiday like Independence […]
Thanksgiving Tip: Pepper Jelly on your Thanksgiving Table
In just a few days, most of you will be sitting down to your Thanksgiving dinner. Some of you will be dining with family, some with friends, some with just your immediate family. Some of you will be dining alone but still thankful for the many blessings in your life, some known, and some as […]
Wine-and-Habanero Pepper Jelly? Yes, Please.
. . . but hurry, because these are limited-time products! Texas Pepper Jelly has several new products, available for a VERY limited time only, that you simply MUST try! Our newest products are Chardonnay Habanero, White Zinfandel Habanero, and Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Habanero. These three distinct full-bodied wines with three different flavors have been blended […]
Pineapple Sweet Fire Pickles: A Strom’s Best Friend!
My husband’s favorite sandwich is a Strom, loaded with half a salad bar, plus tomato sauce. He used to like a local restaurant’s Strom best, but those days are over. Now, he likes the Stroms I make for him at home. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, I use fresh ingredients. The sausage, cheeses, […]
Texas Pepper Jelly on the Table Every Night
In summer, we tend to use more condiments than in winter. Whether it’s because summer makes us long for chips and dips, or various and sundry marinades for meats and anything from the grill, or because many condiments are perceived as “cooling,” I’m not sure. Pick a reason! On almost every supper table in hot […]
Texas Cookin’ Tips: Steak Sprinkle!
Now that colder weather is here, it’s time to put away the grill in many areas. This is sad news for people who love to grill; if only there was some way to re-create that awesome “grilled” flavor in meat that had to be cooked INdoors!!! Well, there is. And it’s simple as simple can […]
Texas Tips: Super Simple Marinade Hint
We don’t have a lot of time to cook, yet we love to prepare good meals for the family. Time-saving recipes and hints really help us a lot. Today’s Texas Tip is about marinades. Marinating meat can make even the cheapest cuts tender and flavorful, but marinating takes up a lot of that valuable, non-existent […]