HOWDY FRIENDS….from Mexican
Food & Gifts To Go
www.texmextogo.com
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How are y'all? Someone flipped the calendar to November while we weren't
looking! Should have known…the temperature has finally dropped in
Texas…down right cold this week...30 degrees, in Texas! Have you started
Holiday shopping? Need specialty gift items? We have opened our
Houston warehouse to the public until the end of the year so
Houstonians…come on over! And to those visiting Houston, you know you
can’t go home without Tex-Mex food for the family, but not to worry, we
know how to pack luggage! No shipping charges, no crowds, sample any of
our in house salsas, jams and gourmet food items. Need a specialty
custom gift? Browse the shelves and we'll put it together for you. If
you can't get here friends, give us a call, we can "imagine" a gift just
for you as well!
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New Food and Gift
items in our online store:
Chocolate -
Amaretto Texas Pecans:
wonder why we mention this item first? Decadent, amazing flavor and
smoothness, fresh Texas pecans…this gift tin will not be full for very
long! Best get an extra tin for you! Also look for our honey glazed
Texas pecans gift tin.
http://www.texmextogo.com/store/PPF/parameters/166_4/more_info.asp
Spicy Tex-Mex Gourmet
Jams:
Margarita Surprise, Mango Tango or Pepper Passion…no these are not the
newest dance crave, they are tangy, fresh tasting gourmet jams with a
medium kick - great gift for those who love to receive food gifts.
http://www.texmextogo.com/store/PPF/parameters/163_3/more_info.asp
Chili pepper blown
glass: hand
made with our exclusive design. Choose from various styles, unique gift
for a special someone. Manufactured in Mexico. Hand blown bubble
glassware.
http://www.texmextogo.com/store/PPF/parameters/168_2/more_info.asp
Mexican Spiced Cocoa
with mug:
new item that suits any recipient on your list.
http://www.texmextogo.com/store/PPF/parameters/164_4/more_info.asp
Talavera Tile Plates:
unique design, imported from Mexico, a beautiful gift for the home.
http://www.texmextogo.com/store/PPF/parameters/165_4/more_info.asp
In need of a corporate gift: every year our popular San Antonio
corporate food box filled with 18lbs of gourmet Tex-Mex and Mexican food
satisfies our client’s purpose with rave reviews every time. Will also
treat a large family!
http://www.texmextogo.com/store/PPF/parameters/19_4/more_info.asp
Browse through our gourmet gift section, you're likely to find an
unforgettable gift for your friends, family and co-workers.
http://www.texmextogo.com/store/PPF/Category_ID/4/products.asp
And for people who consider their kitchen the coziest room in their
house, peruse our accessories pages, you'll find something they
absolutely cannot live without!
http://www.texmextogo.com/store/PPF/Category_ID/2/products.asp
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Mexican Food &
Gifts Holiday Gift Just For You - FREE Recipe eBook!
To our clients and newsletter subscribers - with our most
sincere thanks for your patronage over these past six years, we will
send you our Mexican Specialty Recipe ebook (a $12.95 value)
free when you place an order online or via
telephone between now until Year's end!
As seen here:
www.texmextogo.com/store/PPF/parameters/158_6/more_info.asp
Instructions:
when placing an order, simply type "ebook offer" in the comment section
of the order form. Once we receive your order, we will send you via
email the link to download the ebook - this will be a PDF file which you
can print out and begin experimenting with new recipes! If you forget to
type in “ebook offer”, email us or give us a call with your order
number......Enjoy!
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Holiday Recipes
Roasted Red Bell Pepper
Dip
1tsp
extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, peels intact
3 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled and seeded
½ tsp ground cumin
4oz cream cheese, room temperature
2 tbsp sour cream or crème fraiche
Salt & freshly ground pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Sprinkle the olive oil over the garlic
cloves and wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Place in the oven until the
cloves are soft (40-60 minutes), let cool.
Squeeze the soft garlic cloves from their peels into a blender or food
processor fitted with the metal blade. Add the red peppers and cumin and
purée. Add the cream cheese and blend until smooth. Transfer into a
small bowl and fold in the sour cream or crème fraiche. Salt and pepper
to taste. This dip will keep in an air tight container, refrigerated for
2 to 3 days.
TIP:
this simple recipe offers several serving options; toss with pasta, and
serve with crusty bread and fresh green salad. The blend of roasted
peppers and garlic make for a flavorful topping for baked potatoes. To
save time, buy roasted peppers in a jar.
* Mexican Food & Gifts to go now carries roasted jalapeno peppers:
http://www.texmextogo.com/store/PPF/parameters/169_3/more_info.asp
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Mexican
Pizzas
1lb
spicy pork sausage
1 onion chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1- 15oz can pinto beans, beans
1- 16oz can refried beans
1 cup Tejano salsa mild or medium
½ cup Tejano Taco Mex
¼ cup vegetable oil
6 flour tortillas
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese.
Find Tejano salsa and Taco Mex:
http://www.texmextogo.com/store/PPF/Category_ID/3/products.asp
Find dried refried beans:
http://www.texmextogo.com/store/PPF/parameters/84_3/more_info.asp
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a heavy saucepan, cook pork sausage with
the onion and garlic until the pork is thoroughly cooked, stirring to
break up the meat. Drain well. Add pinto beans, refried beans, salsa
and Taco sauce and mix well. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
In
another skillet, heat the vegetable oil to 350 degrees. Fry tortillas,
turning once, about 2 minutes until crisp, remove and place on a baking
sheet. Divide pork mixture among the fried tortillas and top with
cheese. Bake pizzas at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese
melts.
TIP:
these little pizzas are like Mexican tostadas without the shredded
lettuce and tomatoes. Serve with guacamole and sliced jalapenos.
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Tex-Mex
Christmas Tea Cakes
1cup
softened butter
¾ c powdered sugar
1tsp vanilla
2 c flour
¼ c cocoa powder
¼ tsp salt
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1c finely chopped pecans
36 chocolate kisses (unwrapped!)
1c powdered sugar
2Tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp cinnamon
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine butter and
powdered sugar; beat until fluffy, add vanilla and mix well, stir in
flour, ¼ c cocoa powder, salt and nutmeg and mix until a dough forms,
add pecans. Cover and chill several hours in the refrigerator.
Form dough into 36 balls. Wrap each dough ball around a kiss, completely
covering the chocolate kiss. Place on a baking sheet, bake at 350
degrees for 11-14 minutes or until just set.While cookies are baking,
combine 1 cup powdered sugar, 2Tbsp cocoa powder and cinnamon in a
shallow bowl; mix well. When cookies are done, remove from baking sheet
and drop into the powdered mixture, roll to coat. Then set cookies on a
wire rack to cool. Once cool, roll the little cakes into the powdered
mixture once more.
TIP:
these little melt-in-your-mouth tea cakes have an intense flavor
sensation. Add these to your Christmas cookie tray.
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Texas Winter-Spiced Cider
1gl
fresh apple cider
2 cups fresh orange juice
¼ cup maple syrup
½ tsp lemon extract
5 cinnamon sticks
3 tsp whole cloves
½ tsp whole spice
Directions:
In a large roasting pan or kettle, combine apple cider, orange juice,
maple syrup and lemon extract. Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves and
allspice in a cheese cloth, tie with string and add to the kettle. Cook,
uncovered over medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Discard spice bag.
TIP:
do not boil this mixture. Serve in mugs.
Adults: add bit of "spirit" for a bit more warmth!
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Holiday Shopping Has Begun!
Remember:
We can custom your gourmet food gifts where you choose the products and
the temperatures of the salsas as well. Give us a call 713.995.5502; if
your choices can fit in the boxes…we will accommodate you. Need ideas?
We’ll help you!
Remember:
We can "make-up on the spot" gifts over the phone - let us know your
dilemma and we'll think up a special gift (not found in our online
store).
Remember:
We have no control over the shipper - UPS that is - so please friends,
order early. UPS will not "guarantee delivery" after
December 11th (for "ground" deliveries over 5 business days).
PLEASE double check your order form: correct addresses, zip code, don’t
forget floor, suite, apt. Double check your cc numbers for errors – call
us immediately if there is erroneous information noted after you’ve
submitted your order.
For any incomplete addresses or incorrect addresses, UPS charges $5.00
to re-deliver or correct which we will pass on to you. Avoid the Holiday
rush…just remember where you hid everything!
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Friends….we
could not end this newsletter without thanking each and everyone you for
making our year better than the last…how you do this every year! We
are very grateful and we thank you for your continued support....
Have
a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!
Feliz Navidad Prospero año y felicidad!
Be healthy, be
happy, be together and most of all…be safe.
See y’all in 2007........
Chef Annie
