Bloody Maria (cocktail)
The Bloody Maria is named after the Bloody Mary. However, instead of vodka and tomato juice (as in the Bloody Mary), the Bloody Maria has tequila and tomato juice. The Bloody Maria is cited from…
Coney Sauce (Coney Island Sauce; Hot Dog Sauce)
Coney sauce (also called Coney Island sauce or hot dog sauce) is what's put on a "coney" or "Coney Island" ("hot dog"). It often contains chili (without beans),…
Coney Island (Coney; Coney Dog)
A "hot dog" is often called a "Coney Island," or "Coney" ("coney") for short. Sometimes, it's "coney dog." "Coney Island (sandwich)"…
Chicken Kiev (Chicken a la Kiev)
Chicken Kiev (or Chicken a la Kiev) is named after the capital of the Ukraine. The origin of the dish is uncertain. Some hold that the dish was invented by Russian immigrants in cities such as New…
“Wreck ‘em, Tech” (Texas Tech)
"Wreck 'em, Tech" is disputed. Texas Tech claims that it's part of an old college slogan, but Red Raider Outfitter claims that it was not trademarked when they marketed…
Blondie (Blond Brownie or Blonde Brownie)
A "blondie" is a "blond brownie" (or "blonde brownie"), a light-colored brownie. Chocolate is replaced by brown sugar and vanilla extract to give them the lighter…
Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate brownies are cited from at least 1898. There are 1896 and 1897 citations for "brownies," but these contained molasses and not chocolate. The name "brownie" was popular…
Wiener (or Weiner; Wienie; Weenie; Wiener Wurst; Wienerwurst; Vienna Sausage)
Vienna, Austria became popular for its sausages, which were called "Vienna sausages" or "wieners" (after "wien," the German for "Vienna"). Some forms include…
Frankfurter (Frankfort Sausage)
The "frankfurter" is associated with Nathan's (of Coney Island) and New York City, but the name comes from the city of Frankfurt (or Frankfort), Germany. The term "Frankfort…
Apple—New York State Symbol (2007)
In 2007, New York's Central Upstate Regional Alliance chose a green apple as its symbol--in part because New York City is known as "the Big Apple." Its slogan is: "New…
Prickly Pear Cactus (official state plant)
The Texas prickly pear cactus was declared the official plant of Texas in 1995. The plant can be seen throughout southern Texas. State Symbols - Texas State Libraryplant PRICKLY PEAR CACTUSHouse…
Texas Hooker (or Panhandle Hook)
A "Panhandle Hook" is a low pressure system the originates in the Texas/Oklahoma panhandle, moves east, but then "hooks" to the upper Midwest. The term has been in use since at…
Panhandle Hook (or Texas Hooker)
A "Panhandle Hook" (sometimes called a "Texas Hooker") is a low pressure system the originates in the Texas/Oklahoma panhandle, moves east, but then "hooks" to the…
Sladeo (Slalom + Rodeo)
"Sladeo" is a San Marcos event that combines slalom racing and rodeo in paddling (kayaking and canoeing). The name "sladeo" has not yet been used outside the San Marcos event.…
Conjunto
"Conjunto" is a "conjunction" of Mexican music with other traditions, such as Anglo-American fiddle music, swing, rhythm & blues, and rock & roll. Conjunto is also…
Norteño
"Norteño" (Spanish for "north" or "northern") means the people and the culture to the north of Mexico, near the Texas border. The musical culture is called…
Tejano
"Texas" comes from "Tejas" (supposedly meaning "friendship"), and "Tejano" is derived from this native word. "Tejano" means a native or inhabitant…
“Keep Texas Wild”
"Keep Texas Wild" is somewhat similar to the slogan "Keep Austin Weird," but it's for a good cause. "Keep Texas Wild" license plates feature a picture of the…
Red Ass
"Red ass" means to show great anger or passion. A Texas A&M Aggie who goes out of the way to show Aggie spirit is another definition of "red ass." Urban DictionaryRed Ass In…
Presidential Corridor
The "Presidential Corridor" is the road (or roads) between the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum (opened in 1971, at the University of Texas at Austin) and the George Bush…