Living is Texas has its punishments, like discovering that scalding air is enveloping one's body upon exiting a building. Texas über-Summer.
I discovered today that living here has its perquisites, as well. While listening the the local NPR station at noon today, I heard the Kitchen sisters (Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva) being interviewed by our local talk show host. They were talking about their new project, Hidden Kitchens Texas. That's wonderful! I really enjoyed Hidden Kitchens...so much so that I got the companion book for Christmas. I learned today about a fine-dining restaurant in Fort Worth that is behind a gas station...part of the same business. And I learned about a Mexican restaurant in a Fort Worth woman's home...she got her place "grandfathered" in when the laws changed to prohibit restaurants in homes. Lots of callers were on the program today, talking about unique places that got my interest up! I got inspired and sent an email, offering to do anything they need, without pay, just to be a part of the project...no response yet. (I did have to qualify it...only when I have free time.)
So, there's a reason to celebrate. I can look forward to a Texas-focused Hidden Kitchens series. Since I'm in Texas, the chances I'll get to experience some of these places is relatively high. Yippee!
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Hi, I listened to that show with the kitchen sisters as well. Are you referring to the gas station that had some chef from nigeria cooking? My wife was trying to remember where this was and the name of the town? Do know where it is and if it is as good as they said? I didn't know there was a book as well. Sounds like a winner all around...
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