U.S. Army troops have been chowing down on chili since the 1846 war with Mexico. But the army’s official chili recipe was not published until 1896...
Spicing Up Your Kitchen
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Fashion
Tom Mix or Lonesome Gus?
The hat style called the Tom Mix goes in and out of fashion, but it has been guaranteed to raise a smile for most of the last century. The Tom Mix...
Bucking the Trends
To improve our reporting of the newest and most innovative Western garb, home decor, food and other items of interest, we are premiering True West...
Beadwrangler Makes Magic
It could be the jewel tones of the lofty Sangre de Cristos or the perfect clarity of the crisp Rocky Mountain air that gives Susie Cotcher her...
Duct Taping the West
Richard Goff knows two things well: rawhide braiding and horses. Horses came first. “I grew up in the Southeast, the Carolinas, and got my first...
Puttin’ the Hirt on Your Head
Tom Hirt is one of the most respected makers of cowboy hats today—with good reason. You won’t find any cookie-cutter-type headware at his...
Puttin’ the Hirt on Your Head
Tom Hirt is one of the most respected makers of cowboy hats today—with good reason. You won’t find any cookie-cutter-type headware at his...
Boot Scootin’ Boogie
Cowboy boots are pure romance, even if they’re covered in barn muck or horse manure. Designed to be totally functional, boots are also the one type...
Two Fingers, Straight Up
There’s something special about a man who likes to dress the way he drinks, keeping the same brand, no matter where he goes. These days, that’s a...
Fill Your Hand
He was the Ringo Kid and the badman to Gail Russell’s angel. He was Hondo and the Conqueror. He was a searcher and a horse soldier who rode where...
Hat Tricks
It’s high time we got to talking about hats, that most basic element in a cowboy’s wardrobe, or a cowgirl’s for that matter. Along with Coca-Cola...
Trail Ride Couture
Riding the open range or a mountain trail on an organized trail ride may be as close to the Old West as a greenhorn can get. But look closely and...