Howdy, partner! Welcome to the Rodeo

It's that time of the year again. That time in early March when hundreds of trail riders travel from across the country  through downtown Houston to be part of the annual Rodeo. Cowboys, wagons and horses against the backdrop of some of the tallest glass buildings and trendiest stores as they make their way into town. Amongst the many reasons to go to the rodeo - which include the rodeo ofcourse, the carnival, the livestock show, pony rides and an assortment of entertainers, here's one of my favorite reasons - you guessed it; Deep fried candy and funnel cakes, darling!


Is it worth a thousand calories, three additional love handles, hours of gut-wrenching push-ups in the gym? Absolutely yes, sista! Now before you judge me and my lack of will power, let me present some visual aids to tip the scales in my favor (pun intended!)..after all a picture is worth a thousand words, right?


Deep fried chocolate brownies & powdered sugar - Devilishly good

If deep fried candy were a man I'd have been married already.

I feel compelled to confess that shortly after the delectable brownie, we were sinking our teeth into a deep fried cheescake...Life's good!

Okay I don't want to portray myself as a complete glutton, so before I bid thee well here are some non-food pictures of the rodeo (However, you will forgive me if the picture of another thing we ate happens to make it's way into the tableau below, won't you?).

 Goodbye dear funnel cake and deep fried brownies. I'll miss you until I see you again....