The Best and the Worst Legislators 1995
From the respected to the rascally, our regular roundup of the session’s most renowned pols.
July 1995
Features
Shooting the Moon
How glad-handing Hollywood and hidebound NASA joined forces to make Apollo 13, one of this summer’s hottest movies.
What Really Happened at Waco
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.
The Cook, the Chief, His Wife, And Their Dinner
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.
Reporter
Family Karr
With The Liar’s Club, a dark and lyrical memoir, a stiking new voice emerges from the oil patch.
Tiger’s Beat
An Austin attorney tears into the government’s case against a suspect in the Oklahoma City bombing.
Magic Fingers
San Antonio accordionist Mingo Saldivar is knocking them dead in northern Mexico.
Web
The Bush Family’s Zuni Stew
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…
Governor’s Mansion Summer Peach Tea Punch
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…
Wilted Spinach
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.
Wild Mushroom Gravy
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…
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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…
Meatloaf Tower
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.
Ann Richards’ Wonton Ravioli with Lemon Cream Sauce
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…
Bill and Rita Clements’ Apple Cake
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…
Columns
Roe v. World
Twenty-five years after Norma McCorvey joined the flight to legalize abortion, the battle is still raging—and so is she.
Sand Dollars
Gigantic homes. Gala parties. Nonstop schmoozing. The hip summer playground of Houston’s high society is … Galveston?
Family Plot
For Dallas writer Carlton Stowers, Sins of the Son is more than just another true crime story. The son is his own.
Spanish Class
In the market for high-quality handmade Hispanic crafts? You’ll find them—and more—at Santa Fe’s famous fair.
Miscellany
State Fare
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,…
