Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?”-Martin Luther King Jr. The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. believed that a community working together was a faithful and robust community. Being the most influential of African American Civil Rights leaders during the 1960s, MLK Jr. was involved in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination in public accommodations, facilities, and employment, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Martin Luther King Jr. was presented the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1964, and he continued supporting the C ..read more

If you thought Christmas and Hanukkah are the only two holidays this time of the year, get ready for another reason to celebrate! Kwanzaa meaning “first” in Swahili, signifies the first fruits of the harvest. Every year, from December 26 to January 1, many people of African descent in America commemorate Kwanzaa. While Kwanzaa isn’t a religious holiday, it’s a meaningful time of festivity and togetherness for the African American culture and community. And TexasRealFood is all for that. So, let us take this opportunity to honor the bountiful festival of Kwanzaa. Did you know that learning is i ..read more

This article discusses the new and coming food and health trends that will rule the scene in 2022, with a special focus on local Texan food producers. It took a global pandemic and some profound disruption to daily routines for us to alter the way we eat, sleep, and, basically, function. As a result, our food consumption and flavor preferences changed as well, inevitably transforming our shopping and eating habits. Americans have had a wake-up call of sorts when it comes to food and nutrition, and we are having to rethink what appears on our plates. More sustainable, flavorful, and local food ..read more

  Texas is known for many things, but for TexasRealFood, the Lone Star State is home to some of the country’s most special producers, creators, and makers. So for this year’s annual gift guide, we’ve done our best to feature them. To ring in this festive time of year, TexasRealFood shopped, snacked, and sorted through scores of exceptional giftable items made by talented and innovative crafters to find some of the very stellar choices for you to wrap up. When you choose from this guide, know that you’re supporting local makers and businesses who are an essential part of the Texas economy ..read more

The holidays are just a few weeks away! Before we know it, Christmas trees will be standing tall, and sweater weather will be in full swing. So what’s a better way to get into the holiday mode than sipping your favorite brews with loved ones? As drinking tastes and preferences differ widely across ages and genders, the Lone Star State offers umpteen choices as it’s home to more than 300 breweries. Local breweries feature beers that are brewed to perfection and are especially enjoyable during the holidays. But, come winters, and these breweries bring out their best dark, spicy, and malty ales t ..read more

This year, Texas is all set to honor the nation’s brave hearts on Veterans Day with plenty of parades and events, all while practising safety rules that have become a standard for some time now. With so many deals and discounts offered by businesses keen to show their appreciation, Veterans Day 2021 is bound to be an exciting one. Commemorating veterans for their service on the 11th of November is not the only way Texas expresses its support. Several non-profit organizations are dedicated to providing support for Vets who return from the battleground. One such incredible organization is the Fa ..read more

With the holidays right round the corner, many of us have already chalked out dinner plans and menus. At least in our heads. And if yours is a family like ours, of meat lovers and tree huggers (yes, we can be both!) you are probably already looking out for healthier, sustainable ways to consume holiday proteins. I’m quite confident grass-fed beef has crossed your mind! Grass-fed and grass-finished beef is one of the cleaner, leaner, more nutritionally dense protein options today. It also ranks lower on the environmental strain caused due to cattle rearing. To make the most of our collaboration ..read more

Following the heightened excitement of Halloween, comes a holiday that is all about celebrating loved ones who are no longer with us. Día de Los Muertos falls on the 1st and 2nd of November to commemorate the deceased and traces back to Mexican indigenous customs and roots. The tradition of organizing parties for the dead dates to when the Mayans and Aztecs wrapped the dead in a petate, or a ‘woven bed’. The celebrations were believed to guide the departed through the several challenges they had to pass before reaching their final destination, the Mictlán, or the Land of the Dead. Today, Día d ..read more

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time for gatherings at home. But why not change things up a bit and take the opportunity to kick back and unwind somewhere new? Traveling for Thanksgiving doesn’t automatically mean giving up all of those cherished traditions. You can still have the all-American feast, play football, and do the turkey trot– only from a luxurious destination, or staying in a cozy vacation rental. Sure, you don’t want to miss your family’s favorite pumpkin pie and all the typical Thanksgiving side dishes, but a short road trip, when done safely, could be just what you need to clea ..read more

While Texas is abundant with natural beauty, witnessing trees change color during fall is somewhat of a rare occurrence. More often than not, trees in Texas are lush for the most part of the year, and then there is a blink-and-miss it dropping of leaves before the real winter hits. Several factors are in play before a tree turns colors and sheds its leaves including typical temperatures, moisture, light and the species. Different kinds of trees will exhibit different behavior during fall, not all perform resplendently! From those that do, Oaks usually appear brown; so do Chinese pistache, Bigt ..read more