July 1995

Jun 30, 1995 — By Paul Burka and Patricia Hart

From the respected to the rascally, our regular roundup of the session’s most renowned pols.

Jun 30, 1995 — By Skip Hollandsworth

How glad-handing Hollywood and hidebound NASA joined forces to make Apollo 13, one of this summer’s hottest movies.

Jun 30, 1995 — By Dick Reavis

Just as congressional hearings are set to begin, an exclusive excerpt from a new book casts a different light on the government’s role in the fiery end to the siege at Mount Carmel.

Jan 20, 2013 — By Patricia Sharpe

Who feeds Zuni stew and scrambled eggs to George W. Bush? Meet Sarah Bishop, the young chef at the Governor’s Mansion—and try out some of her favorite recipes.

Jun 30, 1995 — By Anne Dingus

With The Liar’s Club, a dark and lyrical memoir, a stiking new voice emerges from the oil patch.

Jun 30, 1995 — By Robert Draper

An Austin attorney tears into the government’s case against a suspect in the Oklahoma City bombing.

Jun 30, 1995 — By John Morthland

San Antonio accordionist Mingo Saldivar is knocking them dead in northern Mexico.

Jun 30, 1995 — By Texas Monthly

1 1/4 cups pinto beans, soaked overnight and drained 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons corn or vegetable oil 2 yellow onions, cut in 1/4-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons red chile powder, or…

Jun 30, 1995 — By Texas Monthly

6 cups water 3 family-size (1 ounce) tea bags 2 cups fresh mint, loosely packed 1 small can (6 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate 1 bottle (32 ounces) R.W. Knudsen Peach Nectar (it has the most flavor) 1/2 to 1 cup simple syrup 1 liter…

Jun 30, 1995 — By Texas Monthly

1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 pounds spinach, rinsed and trimmed Salt and pepper to taste In large pan, sauté garlic in olive oil until golden. Add spinach and cook just until it wilts. Season and drain.

Jun 30, 1995 — By Texas Monthly

3 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 cups sliced assorted mushrooms 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup red wine 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 cups demiglace, homemade or packaged 3 tablespoons cold butter 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped 1…

Jun 30, 1995 — By Texas Monthly

6 Idaho potatoes, peeled and boiled 2 tablespoons roasted chopped garlic 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 pound butter Salt and pepper to taste Thoroughly mash potatoes and then mix together with other ingredients. If planning to pipe potatoes with a pastry…

Jan 20, 2013 — By Texas Monthly

4 eggs, beaten 1 pound ground veal 1 pound ground sirloin 1/4 cup bread crumbs 1 teaspoon creole seasoning 1 teaspoon ground oregano 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 six-ounce can tomato paste Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Jan 20, 2013 — By Texas Monthly

1/2 pound ground chicken 2 green onions, minced 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger root 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 40 wonton wrappers 1 tablespoon minced shallot 2 tablespoon clarified butter 3…

Jan 20, 2013 — By Texas Monthly

1 cup cooking oil 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups peeled and chopped Granny Smith apples 1…

Jun 30, 1995 — By Helen Thorpe

Twenty-five years after Norma McCorvey joined the flight to legalize abortion, the battle is still raging—and so is she.

Jun 30, 1995 — By Mimi Swartz

Gigantic homes. Gala parties. Nonstop schmoozing. The hip summer playground of Houston’s high society is … Galveston?

Jun 30, 1995 — By Gregory Curtis

Jun 30, 1995 — By Helen Thompson

For Dallas writer Carlton Stowers, Sins of the Son is more than just another true crime story. The son is his own.

Jun 30, 1995 — By Patricia Sharpe

In the market for high-quality handmade Hispanic crafts? You’ll find them—and more—at Santa Fe’s famous fair.

Jun 30, 1995 — By Jan Jarboe Russell

Jun 30, 1995 — By Texas Monthly

Jun 30, 1995 — By Texas Monthly

Jan 20, 2013 — By Patricia Sharpe

Food fads have their ups and downs. Today’s trend is tall, as chefs vie to see who can construct the most architectonic appetizers and elevated entrées. Houston’s Backstreet Cafe (1103 S. Shepherd) has its own entry in the culinary sweepstakes: the aptly named Meatloaf Tower. In designing the dish,…