Monthly Archives: July 2016

Texas Enchiladas That Fed a ‘Giant’

Posted on July 17, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

When the cast and crew of the movie Giant came to Marfa, Texas in 1955, they traded Los Angeles glitz for an arid, desolate landscape. “[Marfa] is located somewhere south and west of El Paso in a region of the … Continue reading →

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An Icy Dessert from Garden Ingredients

Posted on July 11, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

  From Eden to Babylon, gardens for thousands of years have inspired legends. In America, the U.S. Botanic Garden opened on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. in 1820 and still operates nearby. Michelle Obama revived gardening on the White … Continue reading →

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‘Something a Little Exotic’ to Grill

Posted on July 3, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

Americans have long celebrated July 4 with picnics but they didn’t always grill hamburgers and hot dogs. The Food Timeline reports that at various times in history, Americans served whole, broiled hogs; cold meats; salmon with new potatoes and green peas; and “temperance” … Continue reading →

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