With over 260,000 miles in Texas, the road trip options are endless! Jane here from A Taste of Koko – an Austin-based food and travel blog. I’ve lived in Texas almost my entire life, but I’ve only…
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Springtime in Texas means bluebonnets. The violet-blue Texas state flower blooms in fields, meadows, medians and roadsides across Texas. With its rolling hills, granite outcrops and panoramic views…
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Some of the most universally popular companies saw their beginnings right here in the Lone Star State. From the brewery that makes Shiner Bock to the original Blue Bell Ice Cream factory, we visit the…
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Prolific soil and a Texan penchant for detail make the Piney Woods ideal for grape growing; the region’s trail of 20-plus wineries proves it. We drove a jagged line through northeast Texas, finding…
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Texas boasts more than 80 microbreweries, each one distinct from the next. Sampling brands at brewpub wonderlands and embarking on tours in Austin and Houston, we navigate the foam-flecked craft beer…
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All over the world, people enjoy Tex-Mex, but in the Lone Star State, this cuisine is king. Texans with Mexican roots created the delicious hybrid, so it's no surprise that the most memorable (and…
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Texas' barbecue belt is packed with destinations that would each be number one in any other state. In Texas, it's a hotly contested toss-up. Whether you're a fan of pulled pork, fatty brisket, or…
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With more than 400 wineries, Texas now is the fifth largest wine-producing state. Earning such accolades as one of “the 10 best wine travel destinations in the world,” the Lone Star State is home to…
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As Texas foodies know, some of the state’s kitchens are run by chefs with famous names. While charisma can help turn chefs into celebrities, it’s the quality of their work that keeps them there…
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While Texans love their BBQ and Tex-Mex, they have welcomed a new style of Texas cuisine that has chefs infusing multicultural ingredients and cooking styles with local Lone Star favorites. Ripe…
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