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Which East Texas Town Would You Put on the Menu?<\/p>\nEast Texas towns have plenty of personality, but what if we matched them with Thanksgiving dishes? From Tyler and Longview to the smaller communities across the region, this unofficial list pairs local towns with the turkey, favorite sides, and other staples of a Thanksgiving feast. These picks are all in good fun and open to debate!<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve made it through Halloween, and now it\u2019s time for my favorite holiday of the year: Thanksgiving! We\u2019re talking about a full day of family, delicious food, and spending time with the people who mean the most to us. Throw in some football and a second helping of your favorite sides, and you\u2019ve got a pretty perfect day.<\/p>\n
READ MORE:\u00a0Texas Thanksgiving Etiquette Tips You Need to Know<\/p>\n
Why We Matched East Texas Towns With Thanksgiving Dishes<\/p>\n
I love East Texas, but that got me thinking: What if we identified East Texas towns as parts of a Thanksgiving meal? Which town would be the turkey? Who gets to be the mashed potatoes? And which town is that one side dish everybody loves, even if it doesn\u2019t always get the attention it deserves? This could get good \u2014 and delicious.<\/p>\n
We all know there are certain dishes that have to make an appearance at Thanksgiving dinner. But the sides can be just as important as the turkey. I think the same thing applies to East Texas. We love our bigger cities like Tyler and Longview, but our smaller towns have their own personalities, charm, and reasons to love them. And let\u2019s be honest: a little less traffic never hurts!<\/p>\n
Which East Texas Town Would You Put on the Menu?<\/p>\n
Before anybody gets upset, remember that I\u2019m just having fun with this. There\u2019s no official ranking of East Texas towns, and I\u2019m certainly not trying to start a Thanksgiving food fight. These are just my ridiculous, completely unofficial choices. If you think a town deserves a different dish, I\u2019m all ears! You can email me anytime at billy.jenkins@townsquaremedia.com.<\/p>\n
All right, I hope you\u2019re hungry, because it\u2019s time to start matching East Texas towns with the dishes on your Thanksgiving table. I tried to include as many towns as possible, so there should be plenty of options to debate.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s dig in!<\/p>\n
\ud83e\udd83 East Texas Towns as Parts of a Thanksgiving Meal<\/p>\n
Every East Texas town is bringing something different to the Thanksgiving table. Some are the star of the show, some are a little unexpected, and a few are absolutely going to start an argument before the food is served. \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n
Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins<\/p>\n
The 10 Most Popular Thanksgiving Foods in Texas<\/p>\n
Thanksgiving will be here soon. Here are the most popular Thanksgiving foods in the Lone Star State.<\/p>\n
Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins<\/p>\n
The Most Loved East Texas Comfort Foods<\/p>\n
Let’s see if you agree with the rankings of these East Texas comfort foods. <\/p>\n
Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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