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Lisa Fain

Dallas
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Jalapeño cornbread biscuit dogs

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By Lisa Fain
| Homesick Texan
The Texas State Fair is now in season, and one of the hallmarks of this annual celebration of Texas culture is the food. While there are a host of vendors offering wild combinations such as deep-fried butter and deep-fried gumbo, the corny dog—a hot dog perched on a stick, dipped into cornbread batter, and then placed into boiling oil until crisp and golden—is still a beloved classic. The simplicity of the corny dog . . .
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Jalapeño peanut butter quesadilla

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By Lisa Fain
| Homesick Texan
On a trip to Florida a few years ago, while my friends and I were shopping at the local grocery store, a man offered us a recipe idea in the produce section. One friend was placing jalapeño peppers into a bag, and he asked her, “Have you ever stuffed those with peanut butter?” My friend, an excellent cook, admitted that she had not. As this was happening, I was a few feet away picking up bananas.
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By Lisa Fain
| Homesick Texan
In June, I bought myself an electric bike, and even though it’s only pedal assist, it’s transformed how I interact with my new Texas home. My Dallas neighborhood is surrounded by parks. Indeed, I can ride my bike in any direction, and in a few blocks I’ll hit a patch of green space. People comment that Dallas is a desolate concrete jungle, yet if you get off the main roadways, you’ll discover an abundance of trees, hills, and life. While I have many thoughts about Dallas and bike riding, I think . . .
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