University of Texas daughter's '11 recruitment

[FSUZeta]

I remember when Blue Bell was ONLY sold in texas. It was a happy day at my house when BB began regional sales and we could buy it in Tulsa. By the time we moved back to Florida they were nationwide.

[ComradesTrue]

I very rarely comment in recruitment story threads, and absolutely never comment (or cheer) based on the lunacity of code names. However, I will say that you have made this displaced Native Texan very nostalgic, as well as very hungry!

My fave items on your list are Blue Bell and Fletchers. Fortunately I can still get Blue Bell where I am now, but no more fresh-out-of-the fryer state fair corn dogs.

I will say that I, too, think no list is complete without the Frito Pie. What would Friday night football be without that "fine delicacy?"

[LadyLonghorn]

Originally Posted by IrishLake

What is it with Texas and Dr Pepper? When I was in Houston a few years ago visiting a friend, it was the only thing anyone drank!


I'm pulling for Fried Okra, Chili and Texas Sheet Cake!!!

Originally Posted by carnation

Dr. Pepper was invented in Texas and the company used to pay my grandfather, a little boy, to sweep up there so we're partial! However, I've lived in a Coca-Cola state for years and horror of horrors, there are many places where you can't even get DP here.

And I am from Blue Bell country....

It really has to be Dublin Dr. Pepper which is the oldest DP plant in the world and still uses the 100% pure cane sugar recipe. It's a delicious legend.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

I remember when Blue Bell was ONLY sold in texas. It was a happy day at my house when BB began regional sales and we could buy it in Tulsa. By the time we moved back to Florida they were nationwide.

LIES. I had some for the first time when I was in Galveston last Thanksgiving and loved it so much, but I can't find it for the life of me here in Chicago.

[carnation]

Go to www.bluebell.com ; I know that at least they used to have a list of stores where it's available.

Wary, I'm sorry! We seem to have hijacked your thread with food discussions!

[Eightisgreat]

Lady Longhorn....

I am sure you probably already know this...but Franklin Bar-b-que in Austin (11th Street @ 35...they use to be in a trailer) serves only Dublin Dr. Pepper (on tap and in the bottle...you know it's all about the bottle). Only Cane Sugar Sodas are served there. If you haven't been to Franklin....well...you simply must go. Crazy long lines but.....Best Brisket....EVER.

EIG

Good Luck to your Daughter!

[agzg]

Originally Posted by carnation

Go to www.bluebell.com ; I know that at least they used to have a list of stores where it's available.

Wary, I'm sorry! We seem to have hijacked your thread with food discussions!

I can't find it. Le sad. It looks like we can order some, though. I wonder how well ice-cream ships and whether or not the dry ice can stand up to the heat wave we've been having.

Also, she shouldn't have picked such delicious names! Since recruitment hasn't started, Wary shouldn't mind the hijack so much - at least it's keeping her thread at the top!