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Cowboy Cuisine – Summer Trip Part 2 : Pie Town, N.M.
By Steve Stevens
Sometimes the greatest finds are definitely out of the way places in the middle of nowhere. Located in Catron County, just north of the Gila National Forest is Pie Town, N. M.
Population 186, its name comes from an early bakery that specialized in dried apple pies. It was established in the early 1920s.
So for all those world travelers out there who have scavenged the Florida Keys on a skiff, rode their hogs to Sturgis or lasted two seconds on a bucking bull at the old Kowbell Arena in Mansfield, I am here to tell you that you haven’t lived until you have had a piece of New Mexico green apple pie.
As we drove through beautiful central west New Mexico, somewhere along the continental divide amongst three restaurants specializing in pies sits “The Gatherin’ Place.”
A pretty good storm was rolling in from the northeast. As we pulled into the rustic lot, people hurried into the old west style restaurant, as thunder and lightning cracked close enough to make a border collie that just got caught eating one of Maybel’s chickens scurry.
We didn’t know what to expect as we walked into the crowded small room filled with tourists and local ranchers.
To read more pick up a copy of the September 2018 NTFR issue. To subscribe call 940-872-5922.
New Mexico Green Chili Apple Pie
Blueberry Pie
It’s already March and the smell of springtime parties and special events is in the air.
Everybody knows in order to have a great party, you’ve got to have the right music.
Well, that’s where my friend Katie Dieter comes to the rescue.
Katie, aka DJ KD “The Spinner,” has been spinning the right mix for parties and special events throughout North Texas for years now. Her passion for music helps to make your special event one your friends will never forget. Whether you’re planning a wedding, banquet, school event or just a backyard get-together with friends, DJ KD “The Spinner” is the right call for you.
To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
Seems lately these days Texas is becoming the envy of musicians from around the world.
With the overwhelming response to “Yellowstone,” the television series, Texas once again finds itself under the microscope of the world, much like the late 1980’s TV series know to all around the globe as “Dallas.”
With that said, the musician population in Texas is beginning to grow as many aspiring performers turn their sights on Texas instead of Nashville. Meet my newly-found friend and fellow musician Grace Partridge. This youthful 19 year old has recently made Texas her new home. She began fiddling at age four in Rigby, Idaho. Grace worked her way through the National Fiddle championships in Weiser, Idaho, becoming a five-time national champion. She’s even played on the Grand Ole Opry. Still yet, her desire to become a true Texas Fiddler has brought her to the Lone Star State. I’m pretty sure we can thank Bob Wills for that.
To read more, pick up a copy of the January 2024 issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
On Nov. 4, 2023, the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of Texas Cowboy, Country and Western Swing with yours truly, Dave Alexander and the fabulous Quebe Sisters.
Enjoy the music of Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Gene Autry and many more of your Texas Music favorites performed with a full symphony orchestra. We also will feature music from my latest CD, “From The Saddle To Symphony Hall,” along with some of my own compositions. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember.
To read more, pick up a copy of the October issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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