TexasRealFood’s Best of 2022!
And just like that, 2022 is in our rear-view mirrors! It’s been quite a year! Here are some of the most-read articles on TexasRealFood this past year.
The 10 Best Texas BBQ Joints (With Photos!)
The grill and the holy trinity of meats have shared a rather long history here in Texas. Growing up in the Lone Star State, I can’t even imagine a week without some good old Texas barbecue. The sizzle on the grill, the musky smoke in the air, and of course the tender, juicy meat—all senses are pleasured by this much-loved Texan favorite. Baby back ribs or beef brisket? How about both! If you’re awake at night asking “what’s the best bbq near me?” then we have the answer to that.
9 Farms Providing Fresh Grass-Fed Meat Delivery in Texas
Looking for fresh, grass-fed meat delivery in Texas? I was too. For the longest time, I was looking for local meat farms near me and trying my best to connect with a local meat farmer. With coronavirus basically a thing of the past now, meat delivery services are now back in full swing! You can easily find organic meats online with just a press of a button! From free range organic chicken, wild caught seafood, exotic meats, and even game meat, it’s really not that hard anymore to find a meat delivery service that offers affordable meat delivery.
8 Markets To Buy Fresh Seafood From in Texas
Do you love fresh fish, shrimp, and crabs? Are you always wondering, where can I find fresh seafood near me? Is there even a fish market near me? Well, you no longer have to scour the internet to find the best fish market in Texas where you can buy fresh fish or ingredients for your next New England seafood boil.
The 6 Best Places in Texas for Beef Jerky Fiends
I remember long hot summer days working under the hot Texan sun with my grandpa. On certain days, he would bring out his homemade beef jerky and pop open root-beers as he told me stories of him growing up in Texas. It’s amazing how food can make so much an impact on one’s life even memories can have a lasting effect on even the simplest of food items. In this case, beef jerky.
The 5 Most Popular Cattle Breeds in Texas
A relationship that stretches far back into history, cattle-raising and Texas truly go hand in hand. Why’s this? Well, the Lone Star State has ample space for allowing cattle to graze on pastures, and with its sunny climate, the weather conditions are perfect for raising young cows.
From commercial meat factories to sustainable ranches focussing on regenerative agriculture, cattle farming is here to stay in Texas. And as an amateur foodie with strong carnivorous tendencies, I’m particularly intrigued about the type, quality, and taste of the meat I eat.
8 Noteworthy Artisan Coffee Roasters in Texas
Founded in 1971 in Seattle, Starbucks has such a massive hold and dominance into the coffee community from all over the world, much more so in the US. A cup of coffee in Starbucks is really good—but locally-produced ones are just as good or more often than not, even better. The main difference is, the money you spend each time goes back to the local community of Texas coffee traders rather than a global conglomerate, who get their beans from other places like Central and South America.
6 Texas Citrus Farms for the Best Oranges & Grapefruits 2022-2023 Season
In the 2022-23 season, growers are excited to return with a strong harvest after two years stymied by extreme weather, freak cold spells, and of course the pandemic.
One thing that I’ve learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is that I’m never taking my immune system for granted again. One way to keep our bodies in check is to get a good amount of Vitamin C. And what better way to do this than to eat some delicious citrus fruits.
Luckily for us, Texas is home to a variety of wonderful citrus fruits at certain times of year. If you’re looking to pick up some oranges, lemons, or grapefruits, why check out one of these six citrus farms located in the Lone Star State.
