A very brief guide to Texas speak and a few food definitions/colloquialisms.
Titan. (Just to stay on topic)
There should be a "holiday" similar to St. Patrick's day for anyone that wants to be a Texan for a day.
Y'all - singular for addressing 1 person.
All Y'all - plural. No "s" at the end of Y'all.
If/when you hear someone address you and they say "Bless Your Heart" - they're calling you a $umb A$$ - to your face, but they mean it in a very sincere manner.
Breakfast - Biscuits and Gravy. "Cracked" means broken open and served open face. Can be either (traditional) "white cream (made from flour & milk/bacon grease/oil of your choice) with black pepper, or Red Eye (traditional with left over coffee from yesterday) usually with a slice of ham, or sausage gravy which is a combination of the "traditional" and sausage pieces. Grits are a good option with honey, or butter and salt and pepper . Eggs optional.
Flavor - Bacon grease - magical flavor enhancer for all things cooked to be eaten.
Flavor - Garlic, onion, or chile pepper. Any single or combination thereof.
Flavor - Cilantro (Coriander leaves)
Flavor - Hot sauce.
Chili- No beans or tomatoes.
Bar B Q - (Caution - Never declare "the best" as this will lead to a fight faster than pinching someone else's lady) Typically brisket - but since there is a limited daily supply, can be any indirectly smoked meat with salt & pepper rub, or a combination of spices called dry rub. Charred with a red smoke ring found just on the outer edge of the inside. May be turned, but no basting of any sauce - of any kind. Sauce on the side - only if absolutely necessary. The stories are true, that there are those that have been known to sleep outside the restaurant to hold a place in line.
Hamburger - any ground meat. Traditionally with mustard only, and other condiments as desired. Ketchup upon request.
Soda - Dr. Pepper
Coke - Dr. Pepper.
Soft drink - Dr. Pepper.
Ginger Ale - mixer for adult beverages. Unless it's Vernors (I added this one.)
Food at the TX State Fair - Funnel Cake, corn dog, snow cone, anything else that can be fried and served. And I mean anything.
Most popular name for a long horn steer - T-Bone.
Your BFF - the dog. The keeper of all your secrets.
Some popular names for your BFF - Ace, Booger, Rooster, Jake, Diesel, Gus, Willy, Zeak, Butch, Scooter, Red (obviously only if the dog is red, bless your heart).
And my favorite: REGARDLESS - without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances; and the proper word to use if you're thinking about saying "irregardless."
Thank you for your time and attention to this important subject matter.
This message is approved by the only Texan that has never heard or said a bad word about Canada or any of our friends from the "Great White North." And yes, while it's a heck of a trip - I've been many, many times. Titan SPORT or no Titan SPORT.
Regards,
BK
