Geographically, Texas has always been the western-most border of the Deep South. Sometimes the South claims it as part of the region, other time, the Lone Star State is identified as its own region. When time-honored magazine brand Southern Living approached me about the best way to tell the story of Texas cuisine, the answer was clear: through its history. This is a book that delves into the flavors of Texas that sprang from each of its unique regions with definitive recipes and stories that define a dynamic culture that reminded me of just how great it is to be a Texan.