There are hundreds of restaurants in our state that have been around for more than twenty years. Some boast lots of atmosphere and a few gimmicks, like the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo. Others are more refined and elegant, like the Green Pastures Restaurant in Austin. Many double as a community watering hole, where locals gather to drink coffee and discuss what’s happening around town. The Blue Bonnet in Marble Falls fits that bill. Large or small, fancy or plain, these restaurants share three things in common: long histories, established reputations, and loyal customers. Author Sheryl Smith-Rodgers scoured the state to find the best of these old-time restaurants and cafes, and then collected some of their tried-and-true Texas recipes, making this an excellent gift book, recipe source, and weekend travel guide.

Now you've got them all! Our 139 West Texas cafes, restaurants, and diners complete TGI's Cafes Series. You get the same downhome goodness in "Cafes-West"--Chicken fried steaks, fresh vegetables, homemade biscuits and pies, plus much more. Clear maps make it a cinch for Texans to find good home cooking when they're on the road.

The perfect book for people hoping to avoid homogenized chain food and discover some great eats wherever they travel in Texas. Author June Naylor tells you where knowlegeable locals eat, and what they know will be good at Kreuz Market in Lockhart, Babe's in Roanoke, Snoopy's in Corpus Christi, Perini's in Buffalo Gap and, among 60 others, Shirley's Burnt Biscuit in Marathon. Sized to fit your jean's pocket or glove compartment.

At last! An easy-to follow guide to the best cooking in the state's smaller cities and towns. A first in the Lone Star State, "The Best Country Cafes in Texas - The East" offers the traveler 269 cafes, restaurants and diners that serve up chicken fried steak, fresh vegetables and homemade biscuits and pies, plus much, much more.

If ONE simple change could resolve most of your symptoms and prevent a host of illnesses, wouldn't you want to try it? Go Dairy Free shows you how! There are plenty of reasons to go dairy free. Maybe you are confronting allergies or lactose intolerance. Maybe you are dealing with acne, digestive issues, sinus troubles, or eczema—all proven to be associated with dairy consumption. Maybe you're looking for longer-term disease prevention, weight loss, or for help transitioning to a plant-based diet. Whatever your reason, Go Dairy Free is the essential arsenal of information you need to change your diet. This complete guide and cookbook will be your vital companion to understand dairy, how it affects you, and how you can eliminate it from your life and improve your health—without feeling like you're sacrificing a thing. Inside: • More than 250 delicious dairy-free recipes focusing on naturally rich and delicious whole foods, with numerous options to satisfy those dairy cravings • A comprehensive guide to dairy substitutes explaining how to purchase, use, and make your own alternatives for butter, cheese, cream, milk, and much more • Must-have grocery shopping information, from sussing out suspect ingredients and label-reading assistance to money-saving tips • A detailed chapter on calcium to identify naturally mineral-rich foods beyond dairy, the best supplements, and other keys to bone health • An in-depth health section outlining the signs and symptoms of dairy-related illnesses and addressing questions around protein, fat, and other nutrients in the dairy-free transition • Everyday living tips with suggestions for restaurant dining, travel, celebrations, and other social situations • Infant milk allergy checklists that describe indicators and solutions for babies and young children with milk allergies or intolerances • Food allergy- and vegan-friendly resources, including recipe indexes to quickly find gluten-free and other top food allergy-friendly options and fully tested plant-based options for every recipe

"This unique cookbook serves up a well-researched and charming guide to Texas' best back road restaurants plus favorite recipes from restaurant owners and chefs, "--Cover.