The Big Bend Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of West Texas (American Palate)

About this book

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 Brewerys 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.