How Big is Texas

Episode 8 - Reflecting on My Texas Life and Sweet Iced Tea

I share my experience growing up in Texas and wonder if the answer to life’s simple questions could be answered with help from a southern staple.

Episode 7 - My Top 15 Quirky & Eccentric Places to See in Texas

Everybody knows about the Alamo, but what about the quirky and eccentric places in the Lone Star State. Sharing them here with you. Thanks for listening.

Episode 6 - We’ll Always Have Paris…Texas, That Is!

I share my 23rd Wedding Anniversary trip to Paris, Texas, with my husband and our two dogs.

Episode 5 - The Hamburger: A Texas Culinary Creation

According to numerous sources, the hamburger was introduced in Athens, Texas. Some from other states dispute this claim, stating the burger was invented somewhere else. I’m Team Athens all the way. In this episode, I explain why.

Episode 4 - Where I ask myself the question, “How Texan are you?”

I took a quiz a while back entitled How Texan are you. The results were abysmal and I share my reasons why and try to save face as a Native Texan.

Episode 3 - Celebrating Farmers, Farmer’s Markets, and Those Who Can Can

I share my time working on a farm, visiting farmer’s markets, and canning my own food.

Episode 2 - A Texas Perimeter Tour with Friends

In 2020, I decided to make a BIG statement and drive the perimeter of the great state of Texas. I took two work colleagues with me. We met friends and family along the way. I‘m on a quest to answer the question how big is Texas. This was the start of that quest. Come along with me for big miles, big tastes, and big adventures…in Texas.

Episode 1 - Meet the Host of How Big Is Texas

As a 5th generation Texan, I’m proud to call Texas home. This whole “How Big is Texas” idea started with a trip around the state…literally, and a blog I wrote about it. I’m sharing a little about me so you’ll know what you’re getting into and, I hope, you’ll join me along my quest to answer the question - How Big is Texas.