The Lubbock Foods That Instantly Mean Summer
Most of us have a pretty simple summer diet plan: consume cold things and hope for the best. I read it's going to be 106 tomorrow. What's on the menu at your house? Chances are, the unofficial taste of summer in West Texas is pretty much the same for all of us.
The Lubbock Foods That Instantly Mean Summer
Popsicles
The flavor never mattered. They were usually nearly melted by the time you got the package open anyway.
Watermelon
Everybody loves it. I'm allergic to it. A watermelon seed spitting contest landed me in the ER when I was in first grade. Everybody always makes it look so good. Jerks.
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Snow Cones
Classic summer snack
Hot Dogs on The Grill
Yum. Slightly burned and served with store-brand chips.
Sonic Drinks
The Dirty Dr Pepper is my current obsession. What's yours?
Bologna Sandwiches
I didn't really go for them when I was a kid, but lately I'm a big bologna fan. I'll admit it.
Pickles
Especially the massive ones from the movie theater.
Brisket
I don't care who made it, I just want to eat it. You're all equal in my book.
Corn Dogs
For some reason, these are more delicious during the summer.
Root Beer Floats
We made them all the time when I was a kid.
Lubbock Summer Food
The real taste of summer in Lubbock is anything but fancy. It's more about sticky fingers and things you can eat in the backyard while you run through the sprinklers. Don't forget to do that this summer, even if you're in your 50s.
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