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Dear Foodies,

The great State of Texas has just started down a long path to recovery.  Hurricane Ike has been devastating to the Gulf Coast cities and caused billions of dollars in damage.   Simply put, Ike has left a catastrophic mark on Texas history.

As someone who has visited the Lonestar State for years, I can tell you that some great cookin’ takes place there and it is without fail known for true Southern hospitality.   Men automatically know how to open the door for a lady, children end their responses with ‘ma’am’ or ’sir’, and ladies dress in their Sunday finest for every occasion.   Perhaps this glimpse of Texas is symbolic of a bygone era, but I do believe that true Texans’ still hold dear to their roots.

In honor of the great State of Texas, we will pay tribute to this expanse of land with all things Texas this week.   Please use this website as a reminder to do a little something this week to make Texas’ road to recovery a little shorter — perhaps bake a few Texas dishes and ask friends to donate to a little fundraising drive, donate to the Salvation Army relief fund, contact your pastor and lead a collection (clothing, canned goods, etc) effort.  These actions can be theme oriented by cooking Texas recipes, decorating with old boots, cowboy hats, cactus and spurs.   Think outside of the box and be creative, but DO SOMETHING.

All the best,

Ben

P.S.   Whatever you do to assist, take a picture or two and comment about it on the site as a means of encouraging others.  Remember, everyone can do something!