Month: June 2026

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The Major Traits: What Makes It Tex-Mex?

June 8, 2026 BBQGRAIL 0
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE: THE TEX-MEX TRUCE Before you point out that your abuela did it differently, let’s get one thing straight: The history of Tex-Mex is as messy and fiercely debated as a five-layer dip. This article represents one history, meticulously gathered from dusty archives, culinary historians, and a salsa-induced fever dream. It is not the only history. If your […]
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The Significance of Covenant in Baptism and The Sacrament

June 7, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
Covenants are among the most hopeful and practical parts of the restored gospel—especially the promises we make at baptism and renew week after week through the sacrament. When we talk about covenants more openly and naturally, discipleship feels less like a one-time event and more like a steady, joyful way of walking with Jesus Christ. When someone is baptized, church […]
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Needmore And It’s Hardscrabble Life

June 3, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
I spend a considerable amount of windshield time driving between appointments in the Texas Panhandle, Staked Plain, and West Texas. I enjoy driving by and through small towns, especially those with strange or interesting names. Recently, I drove through Needmore in Bailey County, Texas. A little research revealed that many settlers in out-of-the-way places had an interesting sense of humor. […]
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Chinese-American Barbecue by The Smoke Queen Winnie Yee

June 1, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
When I heard about “Chinese-American Barbecue” by Winnie Yee, I knew I had to get it. When respected names like Meathead Goldwyn and Kevin Bludso praise your work, you know it’s something special. And if Daniel Vaughn, the barbecue editor at Texas Monthly, recommends your restaurant and cookbook, you’ve truly made it in the barbecue world. Winnie shares the techniques […]
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Walk Into The Light Not Just Out of The Darkness

June 1, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
While watching “Jack Ryan: Ghost War”, the character James Greer uttered a phrase that really resonated with me: “Walking away from the darkness isn’t the same thing as walking into the light.” It’s a clear reminder that just avoiding what’s wrong isn’t the same as choosing what’s right. This idea connects with the restored gospel. God’s plan isn’t only about […]