Tamale Boat
A "tamale boat" is a tamale with chili, onions, and (sometimes) cheese. If served in a hot dog bun, it's called a "mother-in-law sandwich." Although tamales are popular in…
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Mother-in-Law Sandwich (tamale with chili, usually in a hot dog bun)
A "mother-in-law sandwich" is -- according to an old joke that dates back to at least the early 1950s -- cold shoulder and tongue. The currently popular "mother-in-law sandwich"…
Irish Nachos
"Irish nachos" are nachos with potatoes (something Ireland is famous for) used instead of tortilla chips. The same variety of toppings can be used, such as cheese, beans, onions, lettuce,…
Juan Smith (El Paso’s “John Q. Public”)
E. M. ("Ed") Pooley, editor of the El Paso (TX) Herald-Post from 1937-1963, was sympathetic to the "average Joes" in El Paso. Instead of John Q. Public or John Smith, Pooley…
“The best thing to come out of Dallas/Houston is I-45”
Interstate 45 (I-45) runs between the cities of Dallas and Houston. When people (usually sports fans) from one of those cities hurl insults at the other city, a popular phrase is: "The best…
Anyone Can Come (Austin Community College/ACC nickname)
Austin Community College (ACC) is not as prestigious as another school of higher learning in the city of Austin -- the University of Texas. Some have written that "ACC" stands for…
BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle, Bring Your Own Beer); BYOL (Bring Your Own Liquor)
"BYOB" ("bring your own bottle" or "bring your own beer") and "BYOL" ("bring your own liquor") are initials that date back to the Prohibition…
BYOM (Bring Your Own Meat)
BYOM (Bring Your Own Meat) is a practice at some barbecues. The BBQ establishment lends the use of its smokers, but participants must bring their own meat (steaks, hamburgers, chicken, ribs, et…
Facebook Hotel (Pod Hotel)
The Pod Hotel (converted in 2007 from the former Pickwick Arms, at 230 East 51st Street in Manhattan) has small rooms ("pods"), but has a good location and high-tech amenities. There is…
Tall-Building Lawyer (TBL)
A "tall-building lawyer" is a lawyer who works in a tall building (or, in other words, a "city lawyer"). A "tall-building lawyer" (TBL) is a corporate lawyer and is…
Pottery Capital of the World (Marshall nickname)
The city of Marshall has several pottery stores and has called itself "Pottery Capital of the World" (or "Pottery Capital of Texas" or "Terra Cotta Capital of the…
“Don’t send my boy to Texas” (Oklahoma University song)
"Don't send my boy to Texas" was a song sung by Oklahoma University students at Texas-Oklahoma football games, dating to at least the 1940s. "Don't send my boy to…
Red Tail Hawk Capital (Kaufman nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ref/abouttx/capitals.htmlOfficial Capital Designations Wikipedia: Kaufman, TexasKaufman is a city in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. The…
Bass Capital of Texas (Mount Pleasant nickname)
Mount Pleasant has called itself the "Bass Capital of Texas" since at least 1993. Four lakes provide ample bass fishing opportunities. The "bass capital" title is disputed by…
“What Texas Makes, Makes Texas”
"What Texas Makes, Makes Texas" is a slogan Texas businesses have used since a 1926 promotional campaign. Texas businesses also used the slogan independently of the campaign for many…
Branson of Texas (Granbury nickname)
Granbury in Hood County has been called the "Branson of Texas." Like the city of Branson in Missouri, Granbury has several family-friendly entertainment venues, such as Granbury Live,…
Saltwater Heaven (Aransas Pass nickname)
"Saltwater Heaven" is the nickname of Aransas Pass on the Gulf Coast. Aransas Pass encourages anglers to fish for speckled trout, redfish, flounder, black drum, or sheepshead in the bay.…
Shrimp Capital of Texas (Aransas Pass nickname)
Aransas Pass has held an annual "Shrimporee" since 1948 and has called itself the "Shrimp Capital of Texas" (or "Shrimping Capital of Texas") since at least 1961. In…
Texas 1015 Onion & Texas SpringSweet Onion
Entry in progress -- B.P. H-E-B Food DictionaryTexas 1015 Onions: Just in time for spring! Sweet and juicy Texas 1015 onions have arrived at H-E-B and are perfect for sandwiches, salads, salsas and…
Texmati (rice)
"Texmati" is a trademarked name for a brand of rice that is an aromatic blend of American long-grain rice and basmati rice. Texmati originated in 1977 in Alvin, Texas. Many cookbook…