Archives for February 2015

My ancestors came to America from Germany, Holland, France and England and all ended up in Texas. Some of those on my father’s side were here before Texas became a Republic. After settling in Texas, a little Cherokee and Comanche were stirred into the gene pool and then influenced by the other cultures they lived and worked with on a regular basis. What happened was that each … [Read more...] about Texas Style Cowboy Country Cooking

 Having roamed the hill country most of my life, I had always heard about the striper fishing at Lake Buchanan.  I had fished behind Wirt and Starke dams many years ago when you could walk down below the dams.  When the LCRA would release water for generation, we would free line live perch for striper and at times catch quite a few.   It was a lot of fun and it is a shame that … [Read more...] about Great Day Catching Stripers and Hybrids on Buchanan

One of my favorite summer foods is a bowl of cold Ceviche along with good salty chips.  As an appetizer or a meal it is great for when the temperature is hot outside.  Served with cold drinks it is always a hit with our guests.  My brother's famous recipe is below and then the way I make mine for a little different version.  Pick your choice or make both and see which becomes … [Read more...] about Ceviche It Is What’s For Dinner When It’s Hot Outside

Jason's granddaughter and the days catch  Now that I am supposed to be retired I hope to get my boat in shape and get out on the area lakes to chase fish.  It has been many years since I used to fish Lake Buchanan so I have been hanging out over at the Austin Bass Fishing Forum to catch upon the latest techniques.  One of the members of the forum has agreed to be my guest … [Read more...] about Lake Buchanan Striper Fishing