Texas of South Africa (Vryburg, North West province nickname)
Vryburg (in the North West province of South Africa) is South Africa's largest cattle-farming area and is often called the "Texas of South Africa." The landscape is similar to West…
Origin of “Gopher” (Minnesota nickname)
Texas of Venezuela (Zulia state nickname)
The state of Zulia in northwest Venezuela has oil, cattle, and mostly conservative politics and has been called the "Texas of Venezuela." The nickname comes from a news story in the April…
Texas oil well sayings
Texas has been known for its oil wells, so it's not too surprising that humorous proverbs have developed. 29 April 1954, Lincoln (NE) Star, pg. 4, col. 2:Old Texas SayingOther places have…
Texas Omelet
A "Texas omelet" consists of eggs, onion, chili, tomato, and cheese. The term is somewhat new (with citations mostly starting from the 1970s) and recipes vary. Xrecipes.comLynn's…
Texas Outhouse (Texas Roadhouse nickname)
Texas Roadhouse is a chain restaurant, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The restaurant has been nicknamed "Texas Outhouse" since at least 2004. Another nickname of Texas Roadhouse…
Texas Panhandle (or, Texas Pan Handle)
The Texas "panhandle" is the northwest part of the state. The "panhandle" term comes from the lay of the land, like the "handle" of a "pan." The term…
Texas Pea Sheller
Lehman's has sold a "Texas Pea Sheller" since at least 1993. It's not known why Lehman's names the product after Texas. Lehman'sTexas Pea ShellerFinally, an efficient…
Texas Peach Cobbler
Many southern states can serve peach cobbler (something like a peach pie), but Texas peach cobbler contains Texas peaches. "Cobbler" was known in the United States from at least the early…
Texas Pecan Pie
Pecan pie has been a Texas regional specialty for over 100 years. The following citations help explain its origin. (Oxford English Dictionary)pecan, n.1901 T. P. MARSHALL Lone Star Cook Bk. 49…
Texas Penny ($100 bill)
A "Texas penny" is a $100 bill. The slang originated with the "Marge's Son Poisoning" episode of the animated The Simpsons television show on November 13, 2005. A rich…
Texas Pete (hot sauce from Winston-Salem, NC)
"Texas Pete" is not the name of any real individual, but is known as the name of a hot sauce from...Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The name "Texas Pete" was trademarked in 1936.…
Texas Philly (sandwich)
A "Texas Philly" is a Philadelphia cheesteak sandwich with jalapeños. The "Philly" is a steak sandwich with Cheez Whiz, popularized by Pat's King of Steaks in…
Texas Pink Cloud (cocktail)
Texas Pink Cloud is another "everything-but-the-kitchen-sink" cocktail that mixes together vodka, white rum and tequila, with sweet and sour mix, pin colada mix and Margarita mix also…
Texas Popcorn (fried okra; stuffed jalapeños)
"Texas popcorn" can be either fried okra or crabmeat stuffed jalapeños. Or, it can simply mean popcorn that's made in Texas. Ashtray RecipesCrabmeat stuffed jalapeños (texas…
Texas Potatoes
"Texas Potatoes" is a recipe that adds chicken soup and cheddar cheese to hash browns. The origins of the recipe are unknown. Recipes have been cited from the 1990s. Cooks.comTEXAS…
Texas Punch
There is no one drink recipe for "Texas Punch" that can be called standard. There exists also a "Lone Star Punch," made with Lone Star Beer. Cooks.comTEXAS PUNCH 4 c. sugar6 c.…
Texas Quiche
There are several recipes for "Texas quiche," but no recipe appears to be standard. Some recipes add chili peppers; others use simply a deeper pie dish. Cooks.comTEXAS QUICHE 1 can…
Texas Ranch Beans
Texas ranch beans (or just "ranch beans") are barbecue baked beans with a western name. TexasCooking.netreliefBarbecued Baked BeansBarbecued Beans are very similar to the so-called Ranch…
Texas Ranger Nine-Bean Soup
Texas Ranger nine-bean soup is a soup with mixed pinto, black, northern, red, and tiny lima beans. It's not known who originated the recipe. Recipe Gold MineTexas Ranger Nine Bean Soup Mix in…
Texas Ratio
The "Texas ratio" for checking a bank's fiscal health was developed by Gerard Cassidy of RBC Capital Markets (Portland. ME) in the 1980s. Cassidy was checking Texas banks, but the…