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Get to know the history behind some of the most iconic Texas dishes from TexasRealFood’s food history articles.

A Texas History of Frozen Margarita Machines (With Recommendations!)

Frozen margaritas are a summer staple in the State of Texas – so much so that we have special machines that make ‘em!

June 01, 2022

History of the Texas Longhorn: Why Is It Popular?

April 28, 2022

Texas BBQ: What It Is and Where It Came From

April 21, 2022

Why Texans Love Chicken Fried Steak

March 07, 2022

The Curious History of Moonshine in Texas

February 22, 2022

The wonder that is Sotol and where to find it in Texas

After being introduced to the world of sotol, I did a little research and came to learn that there’s a fair amount of legal backing behind making this drink in Northern Mexico.

February 22, 2022

The Wonders of Texan Sotol

Mmmm, the magic of sotol. I remember the first time I tried sotol was at a gender reveal party for my friend’s baby boy. From that point on..

February 15, 2022

Tex Mex vs Mexican Food

What is Tex-Mex's connection to Mexican food? Is it Truly Texan Food? Or a combination of both? How is it different? We answer those and more

February 02, 2022

The Prohibitionist Origins of the Texas Soda Industry

There's more to the fizzy-pop that you know and love. It's steeped with history and culture especially in the Lone Star State.

July 21, 2021

How Livestock Genetics Are Weakened Over Generations of Factory Farming

July 02, 2021

Origins & History of Southern Cuisine

Southern cuisine is built on the culture and tradition, furthered by carefully studied techniques, rather than formal training and writing.