#Puebla-inspired dinner at #Mixtli was beautiful and delicious. Four different kinds of mole! I can't describe how much I enjoyed this meal.

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Traces of Texas reader Randell Tarin kindly sent in this nifty photo of his father, John Henry Tarin, selling Fritos, “The New Mexican Crispie,” on the streets of San Antonio for 5¢ a bag in 1935. He was about 13 or 14 years old here. Fritos made their debut in 1932, so this was just after Fritos became available. HOW GREAT IS THIS?

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The Texas Quote of the Day:

"Ignorance as to the details of their manufacture is necessary for the complete enjoyment of tamales."

------ San Antonio Express newspaper, 1897

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Traces of Texas reader William McNutt was so thoughtful as to submit this remarkable 1912 photo of the second Collin Street Bakery in Corsicana. The hotel built above it allowed travelers from around the world to taste the famous fruitcake and take it home.

Thank you, William! Awesome photo!

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1939: the Red Onion Cafe in Crystal City, Texas. I'm thinking that "cow-boy-stew" was probably pretty good!

Taken by Russell Lee.

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