Hideaway Pizza

Hideaway Pizza Stillwater

A Stillwater Landmark Hideaway Pizza is a landmark in Stillwater, Oklahoma. After living here for four years while attending Oklahoma State University, Hideaway has found a special place in my heart. Their great service and great food is the reason me and my family always decide to have a meal there when they’re in town […]

The Land of Enchantment Visit New Mexico

For this trip, we ventured outside our southern boundaries to the southwest to visit The Land of Enchantment, New Mexico. We love New Mexico and took our oldest son on a trip there for Christmas. Since he had not visited The Land of Enchantment since he was young, he was eager to see it again […]

What are grits? How are they prepared?

What are Grits? Savory Southern Grits

What are grits? Grits are a corn-based dish that is served across the nation but they are much more common in the south. The south makes up ¾ of these sold in the United States. Most northerners do not like them and most of northerners haven’t a clue how to cook them. Join us to […]

The Pioneer Woman Attracts Visitors to a Small Town on the Oklahoma Frontier

It’s amazing when a town that seems forgotten in time becomes a tourist attraction. Pawhuska, Oklahoma is an example how big dreams and a vision can attract fans from around the world. Lee Drummond, The Pioneer Woman attracts visitors to a small town on the Oklahoma frontier in just this way. The town has multiple […]

World Famous Chicken Fried Steak

Mary's Chicken Fried Steak

When travelling through Texas, certain foods stand out. It is a birthright for residents to be adept at enjoying Mexican food (it is actually called Tex-Mex throughout the state). Steaks are held in high esteem. However, a variation called chicken fried steak is one of the most beloved dishes.

Peace, Love and Meat Pies!

Meat Pie Festival T-shirt 2019

Celebrating Natchitoches Meat Pies What is a meat pie? Is it like an empanada? We were not sure. So, we headed Natchitoches, Louisiana to find out all about Natchitoches meat pies! Meat pies have history in Natchitoches, and they have been celebrating that history for 17 years. We arrive in historic Natchitoches around 7 pm […]