Big Bend Cookbook (eBook)

Early settlers of the BigBend honed a culture of self-reliance, resilience and creativity. Today, thisis reflected in the diverse art,music and cuisine of the area that draw visitors undeterred by its isolation. Though sparsely populated, BigBend is home to nationally acclaimed restaurants and chefs, as well asgenerations' worth of family recipes. Travel town by town and plate by plate inthis culinary and cultural tour through the Big Bend. Indulge in a slice ofjalapeo chocolate cake from Lajitas. Taste the way Big Bend Brewery's beermakes beef stew irresistible. Take a bite of an innovated classic with the richpistachio fried steak in Marfa. From barbecued cabrito in Marathon and pozolein Fort Davis to adventures foraging in the desert, savor a part of Texasunlike any other. Author Tiffany Harelik guides the journey with interviews,history and, of course, recipes.

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Get to know this West Texas region by tasting flavorful recipes, meeting the colorful locals, discovering the rich history, and much more.Early settlers of the Big Bend honed a culture of self-reliance, resilience and creativity. Today, this is reflected in the diverse art, music and cuisine of the area that draw visitors undeterred by its isolation. Though sparsely populated, Big Bend is home to nationally acclaimed restaurants and chefs, as well as generations' worth of family recipes. Travel town by town and plate by plate in this culinary and cultural tour through the Big Bend. Indulge in a slice of jalapeno chocolate cake from Lajitas. Taste the way Big Bend Brewery's beer makes beef stew irresistible. Take a bite of an innovated classic with the rich pistachio fried steak in Marfa. From barbecued cabrito in Marathon and pozole in Fort Davis to adventures foraging in the desert, savor a part of Texas unlike any other. Author Tiffany Harelik guides the journey with interviews, history and, of course, recipes.